mSOL
Coverage of mSOL in the Nexus archive.
- Liquid staking ; native staking what do you actually use?
The article compares native staking (via Phantom) and liquid staking (via platforms like Marinade or Jito) for SOL tokens. Native staking offers simplicity but locks funds for 2-3 days when unstaking, while liquid staking provides tokens like mSOL/JitoSOL for DeFi use and instant unstaking but carries lower yields and smart contract risks.
- Any better place to stack than Seeker phone?
A user reports earning 6% APY by stacking Sol on their Seeker phone and questions if there are better alternatives, avoiding liquidity stacking options like msol or jupsol to prevent exposure to meme coins.
- Best way to stake SOL, node or liquid staking?
The article discusses staking options for 100 SOL, comparing native staking via Phantom (which locks funds for 2-3 days) with liquid staking platforms like Marinade and Jito (offering mSOL/JitoSOL tokens for DeFi use and instant unstaking). The user prioritizes long-term yield with minimal complexity but notes lower returns and smart contract risks in liquid staking.