Staking
How staking works
Staking is how the Solana network stays secure — and how you earn rewards for participating. GrandmaStake handles the technical details so you can stake with a few clicks.
What happens when you stake
Solana uses a proof-of-stakesystem. Validators process transactions and keep the network running; they put up SOL as collateral, which incentivizes honest behavior. When you stake, you delegate your SOL to a validator — you don’t transfer ownership, you’re signaling trust. In return, you earn a share of the rewards the validator receives from the network.
GrandmaStake delegates your SOL to the Toshi CSS validator:
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Rewards & APY
Current estimated APY
Sourced live from on-chain validator data. APY fluctuates with network inflation, total staked SOL, and validator performance. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
Rewards are distributed by the Solana network at the end of each epoch(roughly every 2 days). They accumulate directly in your stake account and compound automatically — you don’t need to do anything.
0% validator commission
The Toshi CSS validator charges no commission. The full network reward goes to stakers — there are no hidden fees taken from your rewards. Standard Solana network transaction fees apply when staking or unstaking (typically less than $0.01 per transaction).
Tax notice
Staking rewards may be subject to income tax in your jurisdiction. In the United States, the IRS treats staking rewards as ordinary income at the fair market value on the date received. GrandmaStake does not provide tax advice — consult a qualified tax professional regarding your obligations.
Stake lifecycle
A stake account moves through four states. GrandmaStake tracks these automatically and shows the current state on your dashboard.
Your stake has been submitted to the Solana network. It is waiting for the current epoch to end before it becomes active and eligible for rewards.
Your SOL is delegated and earning rewards. Rewards accumulate at each epoch boundary (~every 2 days) and compound automatically.
You have requested to unstake. Your SOL is in a cooldown period and not earning rewards. You cannot transfer or spend it yet.
The cooldown is complete. You can now withdraw your SOL back to your wallet. GrandmaStake notifies you when your funds become withdrawable.
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