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Glossary Term

Stake Pool

A stake pool is a decentralized protocol that enables users to collectively delegate and manage their SOL staking across multiple validators, optimizing rewards, diversification, and operational efficiency on the Solana blockchain.

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DeFi
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Stake Pool: what is it?

Examples

  • 1

    Depositing SOL into Marinade Finance to receive mSOL—tradable, yield-bearing, and usable across Solana DeFi.

  • 2

    Joining Lido to gain stSOL, allowing both staking rewards and lending/borrowing in integrated protocols.

  • 3

    Using BlazeStake to diversify staking exposure and participate in DAO-gated features.

Common Use Cases

Passive income generation through pooled staking without manual validator management.
Using pool tokens as collateral or in DeFi activities (swaps, lending, liquidity mining).
Ensuring staking rewards are maximized regardless of validator technical issues.
Participating in ecosystem DAOs that use staked pool tokens for votes or access.

Pro Tips

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Compare pool APY, validator selection, and operating fees before depositing.

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Review pool transparency, audits, and community governance for safe participation.

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Remember, liquid pool tokens move with protocol value—track peg and slippage vs. native SOL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Terms

DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
Borrowing
Yield Farming
DEX
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