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Discover Staking on Solana (SOL) with FCAT®

Every epoch matters. Explore how FCAT is helping to strengthen the network with a validator strategically engineered to drive efficiency, stability, and integrity on-chain.

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Reliable, secure & built for the future

Solana is a high-performance blockchain designed for speed, scalability, and low-cost transactions, with a diverse community of developers and validators powering the next generation of decentralized applications.

The network's performance depends on validators that keep the network moving securely and successfully. To help enhance performance, the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT) operates a US-based validator built for reliability and transparency, contributing to a more resilient and decentralized crypto ecosystem.

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FCAT VALIDATOR TARGETS

HIGH UPTIME

>99%

For consistent participation

LOW SKIP RATES

<0.5%

Maximizing throughput

ULTRA-LOW LATENCY

<1s

Improving time to finality

Security is foundational

FCAT uses enterprise-grade hardware, real-time monitoring, secure key storage, streamlined upgrades, and US-based primary servers with failover to drive validator resiliency.

 

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Curious how staking powers Solana?

Explore the latest research from FCAT’s Blockchain team as they examine a new era of network performance and efforts to redefine the economic models that shape validator activity on-chain.

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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT SOLANA STAKING

How does staking work on Solana?

Delegators maintain ownership of their SOL while staking, locking up their SOL with a validator node.

Delegators can stake using the method that works best for them—whether through a Solana wallet interface, the Solana Command Line Interface (CLI), or a custodial staking service.

After staking, the SOL enters an activation period (generally about one epoch, approximately two days). Once active, rewards can begin accruing automatically. Un-staking generally requires a similar deactivation period.

How does a Solana validator work?

Solana's consensus mechanism is a permissionless Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) model. This protocol depends on validator nodes to secure the network by verifying transactions, producing blocks, and maintaining the state of the blockchain.

Validators are responsible for consistently participating on the network and staying current with ecosystem changes.

What rewards can a delegator earn?

As a staking incentive, the Solana protocol offers two types of staking rewards, which are typically distributed every epoch:

  • Inflation rewards: Native SOL issuance, comprising the majority of rewards, auto-compounded in the stake account

  • Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) rewards: MEV sent as un-staked SOL—these rewards can currently be claimed via Jito UI or accessible in a wallet after deactivation

Rewards vary based on network conditions and validator performance. Validators can set a commission on both inflation and MEV rewards to maintain operations.

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FCAT’s approach to staking is simple, secure, and built for performance. See how our validator strengthens Solana’s infrastructure and highlights the broader opportunities to participate in a hands‑off, resilient on‑chain ecosystem. Learn more.

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FCAT operates software and technical infrastructure for a validator node and does not offer any service to any person.  By delegating tokens to FCAT’s validator on Solana’s mainnet you are exposed to the risks associated with staking, as described by the Solana Foundation here: https://solana.com/staking, and are solely responsible for those risks.  FCAT may determine to no longer operate such software or technical infrastructure at any time and no one may rely on FCAT to continue the operation of FCAT’s validator.  Due to the features of the blockchain and delegated staking, FCAT generally has no knowledge of, or control over, who is delegating tokens to its validator, and FCAT shall have no duty to do so. FCAT disclaims liability anyone may incur as a result.
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Before you delegate to FCAT’s validator, you should make sure that your jurisdiction does not prohibit you or FCAT from engaging in delegated staking. Do not to delegate to FCAT’s validator if you have been identified or designated in any list of prohibited or sanctioned parties under any law or governmental authority; reside, live, are organized in, or are located in a jurisdiction comprehensively-sanctioned by the United States Treasury, or your delegation would otherwise violate sanctions or other governmental prohibitions. By delegating to FCAT’s validator, you are representing that none of the foregoing conditions have been violated and you confirm that your use of the FCAT validator complies with all applicable laws and regulations. If you delegate to FCAT’s validator and FCAT incurs any liability because of your delegation, you may be liable to FCAT for any losses or expenses incurred by FCAT.

If you delegate any of your tokens to FCAT’s validator, you acknowledge that it is your sole responsibility to determine whether and to what extent taxes and tax reporting obligations may apply to you under applicable law with respect to the delegation of your tokens. 

By delegating to FCAT’s validator, you acknowledge that you have received and understand the information provided here, and you will assume all risks associated with, or resulting from, such delegation. FCAT disclaims all liability hereunder. 
 
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