Discover Jito, a liquid staking service on Solana that boosts your SOL rewards through MEV profits. Stake with ease and maintain liquidity!
About Jito
Jito is a Solana infrastructure and liquid staking toolset that combines MEV-optimized validator software with a non-custodial stake pool.
Stakers deposit SOL and receive JitoSOL, a liquid staking token that accrues standard staking rewards plus MEV rewards sourced from Jito’s validator/Block Engine flow.
Developers can also use Jito’s MEV primitives—like Bundles—to improve transaction execution on Solana.
What makes Jito special?
Jito aligns staking with Solana’s MEV reality: its 0-custody liquid stake pool shares MEV rewards with JitoSOL holders, while the Jito-Solana validator client, Block Engine, and Bundles improve execution quality and network efficiency.
Jito-Solana is open source, designed to capture MEV rebates, reduce spam, and optimize distribution to validators and stakers.
Pricing
Discover the pricing options available for Jito
Free
Management fee: JitoSOL charges 4% of total rewards (staking + MEV), applied after validator commissions.
Direct unstake fee: 0.1% only when using the delayed (direct) unstake via the Jito interface; swapping JitoSOL on a DEX avoids this protocol fee.
Early-claim (Interceptor) fee: During the 10-hour deposit cooldown, claiming early incurs a time-decreasing fee (starts ~10% → 0% at 10h).
Network fees: Standard Solana transaction fees apply.
If any fees are critical to your use case, confirm the live quote in the app before proceeding—parameters can change
How to get started with Jito
A quick onboarding flow for staking on Solana.
1
Connect a Solana wallet
2 minutes
Easy
Open Jito Staking, connect Phantom/Solflare, and choose “Stake.”
2
Stake SOL → mint JitoSOL
2 minutes
Easy
Enter the amount of SOL to stake and confirm; you’ll receive JitoSOL in your wallet.
3
Understand the deposit cooldown
2 minutes
Easy
A 10-hour cooldown applies after staking; holding through it costs nothing, early claiming uses Interceptor fees.
4
Use JitoSOL
2 minutes
Easy
Hold to accrue rewards or deploy in Solana DeFi strategies that accept JitoSOL.
5
Unstake when needed:
2 minutes
Easy
Instant: Swap JitoSOL for SOL on a DEX (no protocol unstake fee, but slippage may apply).
Delayed: Use direct unstake (0.1% fee) and receive SOL after ~1 epoch.
Pro Tips
Tip 1
Need SOL instantly? Swap JitoSOL → SOL on a DEX to avoid the delayed unstake wait and the 0.1% direct-unstake fee.
Tip 2
Keep a small SOL buffer for on-chain actions (staking, swaps, managing stake accounts).
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about this tool
What is Jito?
Jito is a liquid staking solution for the Solana blockchain. It allows users to stake their SOL tokens and receive a corresponding liquid staking token, enabling participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) activities while still earning staking rewards.
How does Jito's liquid staking work?
When users stake their SOL tokens through Jito, they receive JitoSOL tokens in return. These tokens represent the staked assets and can be used in DeFi applications, providing liquidity while the original SOL tokens continue to earn staking rewards.
What is JitoSOL?
JitoSOL is a liquid staking token issued by Jito. It accrues both staking and Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) rewards, leading to its appreciation relative to SOL over time.
Is there a fee to use Jito's services?
Jito does not charge fees for staking or unstaking SOL. However, standard Solana network transaction fees apply.
How does Jito enhance staking rewards with MEV?
Jito's software enables Solana to run more efficiently and earn MEV rewards. These rewards are redistributed to stakers, boosting their overall yield.
Is JitoSOL compatible with other DeFi platforms?
Yes, JitoSOL is designed to be integrated into various DeFi protocols on the Solana network, allowing users to leverage their staked assets across multiple platforms.
How long does unstaking take?
Direct unstaking through Jito has a ~1 epoch cooldown (about 2 days). You can avoid the wait by swapping JitoSOL → SOL on a DEX.
Are there fees?
Yes: 4% of total rewards (management) and 0.1% on direct unstake via the app. Early deposit claims use a decreasing Interceptor fee; normal holding has no deposit fee. Network fees also apply.
