Industry Leader. Trusted by 200,000 delegators since 2019. Over $200 million in staked assets across 30+ networks.
Rewards & Fees
Reliability
Infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Stake Shark validator and what do they do on Solana?+
The Stake Shark validator is a Solana network validator that processes transactions, produces blocks, and secures the network through proof-of-stake consensus. Delegators can stake SOL with the Stake Shark validator to earn rewards while helping decentralize the Solana network. The Stake Shark validator currently has 118,104.39 SOL in total stake.
How long has the Stake Shark validator been running?+
The Stake Shark validator has been active on Solana for approximately 5.3 years, first receiving stake in epoch 183. A longer track record generally indicates a more experienced and reliable operator.
What staking APY does the Stake Shark validator offer?+
The Stake Shark validator currently offers an estimated total APY of 5.63%. APY can fluctuate based on network conditions, validator performance, and MEV activity.
What commission does the Stake Shark validator charge?+
The Stake Shark validator charges a 7% commission on staking rewards. This means stakers receive 93% of their earned rewards, while the validator retains 7%.
How reliable is the Stake Shark validator?+
The Stake Shark validator has an uptime of 100.0% and a vote success rate of 99.72%. High uptime means the validator consistently participates in consensus, which is important for earning maximum staking rewards. The current skip rate is 0.00%.
Does the Stake Shark validator support Jito MEV rewards?+
No, the Stake Shark validator does not currently run the Jito validator client, so stakers will not receive MEV tip distributions. Staking rewards are limited to the standard Solana inflation rewards. Consider this when comparing total yields across validators.
How do I stake SOL with the Stake Shark validator?+
Connect your Solana wallet, enter the amount of SOL you want to stake, and select the Stake Shark validator as your target. The staking transaction will create a new stake account and delegate it. Your stake will become active after one epoch (approximately 2–3 days), after which you'll start earning rewards.
What is the Stake Shark validator's WizScore and what does it mean?+
The Stake Shark validator has a WizScore of 86.7 out of 10. The WizScore is a composite metric from StakeWiz that evaluates validators based on performance, uptime, commission, stake concentration, and other factors. A higher score indicates a more reliable and well-run validator.
How are staking rewards distributed?+
Solana staking rewards are distributed automatically at the end of each epoch (approximately every 2–3 days). Rewards are added directly to your stake account balance and compound automatically. The validator takes their commission percentage before distributing the remainder to delegators proportional to their stake.
How do I unstake my SOL from the Stake Shark validator?+
To unstake, select your stake account and click the unstake button. Your stake will enter a cooldown period lasting one epoch (approximately 2–3 days). After the cooldown completes, your SOL becomes withdrawable back to your wallet. If you have MEV rewards, you can harvest them before unstaking.