As the Solana ecosystem grows, more investors are exploring ways to maximize their earned SOL. Whether through official staking or participation in various DeFi projects, investors can enhance network security and liquidity while earning competitive returns. However, each approach has unique characteristics and potential risks, including yield fluctuations, liquidity constraints on staked assets, and smart contract vulnerabilities. This article explores Solana’s official staking, Kraken, Lido, Serum, Raydium, Tulip Protocol, and other leading platforms, and details their requirements, yields, staking pools, yield cycles, advantages, and disadvantages.
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