Explore Sanctum, Solana's liquid staking protocol. Stake SOL, earn rewards with Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs), and benefit from DeFi opportunities.
About sanctum
Sanctum is on-chain liquidity and staking infrastructure for liquid staking tokens (LSTs) on Solana. It gives traders and long-term SOL holders simple tools to stake SOL into LSTs, swap between LSTs (or to SOL), and access instant SOL liquidity when they want to exit—all while the actions are executed directly on Solana programs. At the core are three components that work together:
Router – a smart order router that finds the best path between any supported LST and SOL (or another LST), and is integrated into Jupiter so you can route LST trades where you already swap.
Infinity – a unified LST liquidity layer designed for frictionless, no-slippage swaps with predictable fees, built from simple SPL-Token primitives.
Reserve – a pool that provides instant SOL to users who need to exit stake positions without waiting out the normal unstake delay.
If you’re new to LSTs: when you stake through a stake pool, you receive a receipt token (an LST) that represents your share of the pool. On Solana, the number of LST tokens you hold stays constant, while the LST’s exchange rate vs. SOL increases as staking rewards compound each epoch—so over time each LST can be redeemed for more SOL than when you minted it.
Sanctum focuses on making this experience fluid for traders (fast swaps and exits) and for stakers (simple mint/redeem, wide LST coverage). Developers can also launch their own LSTs using Sanctum’s package, which builds on Solana Labs’ stake-pool architecture
What makes Sanctum special?
Sanctum stands out by unifying the fragmented LST experience into one coherent flow:
A single router for many LSTs – Instead of hunting for a specific stake pool UI each time, the Router abstracts path-finding across LSTs and SOL, and pushes those routes into Jupiter. That reduces friction for both traders and protocols that want their LSTs to be easily swappable.
A predictable, slippage-free swap experience – Infinity avoids the usual AMM slippage by design and charges transparent, program-level fees for swaps and (if you provide/withdraw liquidity) for liquidity operations. For users, that means what you see is what you pay, even as volumes scale.
A safety valve for exits – The Reserve solves a very practical pain point: exiting stake usually involves a waiting period. Reserve offers immediate SOL so users can react to market conditions without being stuck in an epoch wait.
On-chain, audited programs – Sanctum highlights security and simplicity. Infinity is implemented with standard SPL-Token components, and Sanctum’s programs have been audited by Sec3 (with publicly linked reports).
Together, these pieces make staking, swapping, and unstaking on Solana feel consistent and fast—even if you’re just getting started with LSTs.
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What is Sanctum?
Sanctum is a liquid staking platform on the Solana blockchain that allows users to stake their SOL tokens and receive Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) in return. These LSTs can be traded, used in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, or transferred while still earning staking rewards.
How does Sanctum's liquid staking work?
In Sanctum, users stake their SOL tokens into a smart contract or staking pool. In return, they receive LSTs that represent their staked SOL. These LSTs provide liquidity, enabling users to engage in various DeFi activities while still earning staking rewards from their underlying assets.
What are Validator LSTs in Sanctum?
Validator LSTs are tokens that represent staked SOL with specific validators. They combine the benefits of native staking, such as zero fees and validator selection, with the liquidity advantages of liquid staking.
How can I get started with Sanctum?
To begin using Sanctum, connect your Solana wallet to the Sanctum platform, deposit SOL or existing LSTs into the Infinity Pool, and start managing your staking assets. Detailed guides are available on Sanctum's official website.
What is an LST on Solana?
An LST is a token you receive when you stake through a stake pool. Your LST balance stays the same, but its exchange rate vs. SOL increases as staking rewards compound each epoch. When you later redeem or swap, one LST is worth more SOL than when you minted it.
How does Sanctum let me swap between different LSTs?
The Router calculates paths across Infinity, Reserve, and direct stake-pool routes to move from any supported LST to any other supported LST (or SOL) in one flow. This routing is exposed in Jupiter, so you can access LST paths in a familiar swapping experience.
What are the fees I should expect?
Program-level fees depend on what you’re doing: Infinity charges a predictable swap fee (docs show ~10 bps) and 20 bps on liquidity withdrawals; Router typically charges 0–10 bps depending on the instruction; the Reserve charges 10 bps per SOL in/out. Network fees on Solana also apply. Always check the fee line before you sign.
Can I exit to SOL immediately?
Yes. The Reserve provides instant SOL for exits, so you don’t have to wait out a normal unstake period. You pay a 10 bp fee for that convenience.
Is Sanctum audited?
Sanctum’s programs are audited by Sec3, and Infinity emphasizes a simple, SPL-Token-based design for transparency and security (the docs link to Sec3 reports).
