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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Anchorage Digital validator and what do they do on Solana?+
The Anchorage Digital 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 Anchorage Digital validator to earn rewards while helping decentralize the Solana network. The Anchorage Digital validator currently has 226,559.33 SOL in total stake.
How long has the Anchorage Digital validator been running?+
The Anchorage Digital validator has been active on Solana for approximately 11 months, first receiving stake in epoch 812. A longer track record generally indicates a more experienced and reliable operator.
What staking APY does the Anchorage Digital validator offer?+
The Anchorage Digital validator currently offers an estimated total APY of 5.86%. This includes 5.75% from staking rewards and 0.11% from Jito MEV tips. APY can fluctuate based on network conditions, validator performance, and MEV activity.
What commission does the Anchorage Digital validator charge?+
The Anchorage Digital validator charges a 5% commission on staking rewards. This means stakers receive 95% of their earned rewards, while the validator retains 5%. For Jito MEV rewards, the commission is 0.00%.
How reliable is the Anchorage Digital validator?+
The Anchorage Digital validator has an uptime of 100.0% and a vote success rate of 99.70%. High uptime means the validator consistently participates in consensus, which is important for earning maximum staking rewards. The current skip rate is 0.69%.
Does the Anchorage Digital validator support Jito MEV rewards?+
Yes, the Anchorage Digital validator runs the Jito validator client and distributes MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) tips to stakers. This provides an additional source of yield on top of standard staking rewards. Jito MEV currently contributes approximately 0.11% APY.
How do I stake SOL with the Anchorage Digital validator?+
Connect your Solana wallet, enter the amount of SOL you want to stake, and select the Anchorage Digital 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 Anchorage Digital validator's WizScore and what does it mean?+
The Anchorage Digital validator has a WizScore of 72.7 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 Anchorage Digital 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.