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Staking

Maximize your SOL holdings by participating in Solana’s Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism. M.O.N.K.Y makes staking simple, secure, and profitable with our integrated staking platform.

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What is Staking?

Staking is the process of delegating your SOL tokens to validators who help secure the Solana network. In return, you earn staking rewards proportional to your stake amount.

🔒 Network Security

Your staked SOL helps secure the Solana blockchain by supporting validator operations

💰 Earn Rewards

Receive passive income through staking rewards, typically 5-8% APY

🗳️ Governance

Participate in network governance and validator selection decisions

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How Staking Works

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The Staking Process

1

Choose Validator

Select from our curated list of high-performance validators
2

Delegate SOL

Delegate your SOL tokens to your chosen validator
3

Earn Rewards

Receive staking rewards distributed every epoch (~2 days)
4

Compound Growth

Rewards are automatically restaked to maximize returns

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Key Concepts

Duration: ~2 days (432,000 slots)• Staking rewards are distributed at the end of each epoch • Delegations become active after 1-2 epochs • Undelegations have a cooldown period of 1 epoch
Network Operators• Run nodes that process transactions and secure the network • Commission rates typically range from 5-10% • Performance affects your staking rewards • Can be delinquent or miss blocks
Passive Income• Based on network inflation and validator performance • Distributed automatically to your stake account • Compound automatically unless manually withdrawn • Subject to validator commission fees
Risk Management• Currently not implemented on Solana mainnet • Future updates may introduce slashing for malicious behavior • Choose reputable validators to minimize risk

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Getting Started with Staking

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Minimum Requirements

  • Basic Staking
  • Optimal Staking
  • Advanced Staking
Minimum Stake: 0.01 SOL• Perfect for beginners • Low entry barrier • Same rewards rate as large stakes • Ideal for learning the process

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Stake Your SOL

1

Open Staking Tab

Navigate to the staking section in your M.O.N.K.Y wallet
2

Choose Amount

Enter the amount of SOL you want to stake (keep some for fees)
3

Select Validator

Pick a validator from our recommended list or browse all options
4

Confirm Transaction

Review details and sign the delegation transaction
5

Wait for Activation

Your stake becomes active after 1-2 epochs (~2-4 days)

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Validator Selection

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How to Choose a Validator

📊 Performance Metrics

Key Indicators• Uptime percentage (aim for >95%) • Vote credits and skip rate • Commission rate (5-10% typical) • Historical performance data

🏛️ Validator Profile

Trust Factors• Identity verification status • Team background and experience • Community reputation • Geographic distribution

💼 Commission Structure

Cost Analysis• Commission rate (validator fee) • Fee changes and history • Performance vs. cost ratio • Additional services offered

🌍 Network Health

Decentralization• Stake concentration • Data center diversity • Client software version • Network contribution

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M.O.N.K.Y Validator Recommendations

We carefully curate validators based on performance, security, and network contribution:
High-Performance Validators• Consistent 99%+ uptime • Low commission rates (5-7%) • Excellent block production • Strong community reputation
Promising New Validators• Recent network additions • Competitive commission rates • Strong technical teams • Good for diversification
Global Network Support• Validators from different regions • Reduced concentration risk • Support network decentralization • Various timezone coverage
Additional Features• MEV rewards sharing • Advanced monitoring tools • Staking-as-a-Service options • Custom delegation strategies

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Staking Rewards

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Reward Calculation

Your staking rewards depend on several factors:
  • Base Rewards
  • Validator Performance
  • Commission Fees
Network Inflation: ~8% annually• Total network inflation rate • Distributed to all stakers • Decreases over time per tokenomics • Subject to network participation

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Expected Returns

5-6% APY• After validator commission • Assumes average performance • Accounts for network changes • Realistic long-term expectation
7-8% APY• Top-performing validators • Minimal downtime • Low commission rates • Optimal staking conditions
Potential Reductions• Validator downtime or poor performance • High commission rates • Network parameter changes • Slashing (future implementation)

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Managing Your Stakes

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Portfolio Overview

📊 Total Staked

View your total staked SOL across all validators

💰 Rewards Earned

Track cumulative and recent staking rewards

⚡ Performance

Monitor validator performance and stake health

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Stake Management Actions

  • Additional Staking
  • Redelegate Stakes
  • Withdraw Rewards
  • Unstake SOL
Increase Your Stakes• Add more SOL to existing stakes • Delegate to additional validators • Diversify across multiple validators • Compound your rewards

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Unstaking Process

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How to Unstake

1

Initiate Unstaking

Select the stake account and amount to deactivate
2

Confirm Transaction

Sign the deactivation transaction
3

Cooldown Period

Wait for the current epoch to end (~1-2 days)
4

Withdraw Funds

Transfer unstaked SOL back to your wallet

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Important Considerations

Cooldown Period• Stakes become inactive at the end of the current epoch • Can take 1-2 days depending on timing • No rewards earned during cooldown • Cannot be cancelled once initiated
Final Rewards• Earn rewards until epoch end • Final reward distribution included • No partial epoch rewards • Available after deactivation
Split Stakes• Can unstake partial amounts • Creates new stake accounts • Remaining stake continues earning • Flexible withdrawal options

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Advanced Staking Features

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Multi-Validator Staking

Diversify your staking across multiple validators for better risk management:

🎯 Risk Distribution

Spread the Risk• Reduce validator-specific risks • Maintain rewards if one validator struggles • Support network decentralization • Balance performance and safety

📈 Performance Optimization

Maximize Returns• Compare validator performance • Automatically rebalance stakes • Compound rewards efficiently • Monitor and adjust strategies

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Automated Staking

  • Auto-Compound
  • Auto-Rebalance
  • Smart Scheduling
Automatic Reinvestment• Rewards automatically restaked • Maximize compound growth • No manual intervention required • Optimal for long-term holders

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Staking Analytics

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Performance Tracking

📊 Reward History

Track your staking rewards over time with detailed charts and analytics

🎯 ROI Calculator

Calculate potential returns based on stake amount and validator selection

📈 Portfolio Analysis

Analyze your staking portfolio distribution and performance metrics

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Reporting Tools

  • Tax Reporting
  • Performance Reports
  • Custom Analytics
Compliance Ready• Export staking rewards for tax filing • Detailed transaction history • Cost basis calculations • Integration with tax software

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Staking Best Practices

🎯 Diversification

Spread Your StakesDon’t put all stakes with one validator - diversify across 3-5 top performers

📊 Monitor Performance

Stay InformedRegularly check validator performance and adjust if necessary

💰 Keep Liquid Funds

Reserve SOLKeep some SOL unstaked for transaction fees and opportunities

⚡ Long-term Focus

Patient ApproachStaking works best as a long-term strategy - avoid frequent changes

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Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

Possible Causes:• Stake still activating (wait 1-2 epochs) • Validator experiencing downtime • Recent delegation or redelegation • Check validator performance metrics
Check These Items:• Ensure stake is fully activated • Account for transaction fees • Verify stake account ownership • Wait for any pending operations to complete
Review Factors:• Validator commission rate • Validator performance and uptime • Network participation rate • Recent validator changes
Pro Tip: Start with small amounts to learn the staking process, then gradually increase your stakes as you become more comfortable with the mechanics and validator selection.
Important: Always keep some SOL unstaked in your wallet to pay for transaction fees. Staked SOL cannot be used for fees.
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