This article delves into the Liquid Staking mechanism on Solana, explaining how to transform held coins into liquid assets and efficiently utilize them for higher returns through the Sanctum platform and DeFi applications. The article provides a detailed overview of Solana's conventional staking process, the concept of LSTs (Liquid Staked Tokens), their associated risks, and the leading LST providers on Solana along with their incentive structures. Furthermore, the article discusses how to engage in Liquid Staking and the applications of LSTs in DeFi, including strategies for lending, recycling, and providing liquidity. Finally, the article highlights the future potential and rapid innovation of LSTs and DeFi on Solana.