> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.jup.ag/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> Frequently asked questions about staking SOL with Jupiter Stake, native staking, and JupSOL.

Quick answers to common questions about Jupiter Stake. For more detail, see the [Overview](/user-docs/earn/stake-sol), [Native Staking](/user-docs/earn/stake-sol/native-staking), and [JupSOL](/user-docs/earn/stake-sol/jupsol) pages.

## General

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  <Accordion title="What is Jupiter Stake?">
    Jupiter Stake is Jupiter's Solana validator. It lets you stake SOL on-chain through two options: native staking (direct delegation) or JupSOL (liquid staking token). Jupiter operates with 0% validator commission.

    [Learn more →](/user-docs/earn/stake-sol)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the difference between Native Staking and JupSOL?">
    Both use the Jupiter validator and earn staking rewards, but the mechanics are different.

    |                    | Native Staking                        | JupSOL                                               |
    | ------------------ | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
    | What you hold      | A native stake account                | A liquid staking token                               |
    | Activation         | Epoch-based (\~2 days)                | Immediate                                            |
    | Liquidity          | Locked; epoch-based unlock (\~2 days) | Instant; trade or transfer anytime                   |
    | Rewards            | Inflation + MEV                       | Inflation + MEV + priority fees                      |
    | DeFi composability | Collateral on Jupiter Lend only       | Usable across DeFi protocols                         |
    | Commission         | 0%                                    | 0% validator. 5% epoch fee on base rewards (Sanctum) |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a minimum amount to stake?">
    No. There is no minimum staking amount on Jupiter Stake, for either native staking or JupSOL.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is Jupiter Stake custodial?">
    No. All staking actions are executed on-chain, directly from your wallet. Jupiter does not take custody of your SOL.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Jupiter charge any commission or fees?">
    The Jupiter validator operates with 0% commission on inflation rewards and MEV rewards for both native staking and JupSOL. For JupSOL specifically, a 5% fee on base staking rewards is applied each epoch by the Sanctum SPL Stake Pool Program (2.5% to Sanctum, 2.5% to Jupiter DAO treasury). This fee does not apply to MEV or priority fee rewards.
  </Accordion>
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## Native Staking

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  <Accordion title="How long does it take for my native stake to activate?">
    Activation is epoch-based. Your stake becomes active at the start of the next Solana epoch. Epochs last approximately 2 days, so the wait depends on when in the current epoch you stake.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does native unstaking take?">
    Unstaking follows the same epoch schedule. When you deactivate your stake, it becomes available for withdrawal at the end of the current epoch (up to \~2 days). During this period, your SOL does not earn rewards.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What rewards do I earn with native staking?">
    You earn inflation rewards (standard Solana staking rewards) and MEV rewards. Both are auto-compounded into your stake account every epoch. No manual claiming is needed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where can I see my staking position and rewards?">
    On the Jupiter Stake page, the **Manage** tab shows your total staked SOL, the status of each stake account, total rewards earned, and a per-epoch rewards history.
  </Accordion>
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## Native Staked Vaults

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  <Accordion title="Can I use my natively staked SOL as collateral?">
    Yes. Through Native Staked Vaults on Jupiter Lend, your native stake account is represented as **nsJUPITER**, which appears within Jupiter Lend (not in your wallet as a regular token). You can use it in the nsJUPITER / SOL vault to borrow SOL.

    Staking rewards continue to accrue while your position is used as collateral. Only SOL can be borrowed. Multiply is not available.

    [Learn more →](/user-docs/earn/stake-sol/native-staking#native-staked-vaults)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is nsJUPITER?">
    nsJUPITER is a yield-bearing token that represents your native stake account with the Jupiter validator. It is created through the Single Pool Program (a Solana Foundation program) and is visible only within Jupiter Lend.

    The amount of nsJUPITER you hold stays the same over time. Its value increases as staking rewards accrue on the underlying stake account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens to my rewards when I use my stake as collateral?">
    Your staking rewards continue to accrue normally. As rewards accrue, the value of your nsJUPITER increases, which means you can borrow more SOL over time.
  </Accordion>
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## JupSOL

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  <Accordion title="How does JupSOL accrue value?">
    JupSOL uses an exchange-rate model. The JupSOL/SOL ratio increases over time as staking rewards, MEV rewards, and priority fees accrue to the pool. Your JupSOL balance stays the same, but each token becomes worth more SOL over time.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why do I receive less than 1 JupSOL when depositing 1 SOL?">
    Because the JupSOL/SOL exchange rate has increased since launch. 1 SOL now converts to less than 1 JupSOL, but your JupSOL still represents the full value of your deposit plus future rewards.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need to claim my JupSOL rewards?">
    No. Rewards accrue automatically by increasing the JupSOL/SOL exchange rate. There is nothing to claim.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I swap JupSOL back to SOL instantly?">
    Yes. You can swap JupSOL for SOL at any time through [Jupiter](https://jup.ag/) or any other exchange that supports it. If the swap route requires unwrapping JupSOL directly from the pool, a 0.1% withdrawal fee applies. Alternatively, you can use Delayed Unstake on Jupiter Stake (\~2 days) to avoid routing through the open market.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the difference between swapping for JupSOL and depositing via Jupiter Stake?">
    Swapping via the Jupiter aggregator routes through available liquidity pools and applies standard swap fees depending on the route. Depositing SOL directly via Jupiter Stake (JupSOL tab) stakes your SOL into the pool with no deposit fee. Both paths give you the same JupSOL token.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is Delayed Unstake?">
    Delayed Unstake is available on [Jupiter Stake](https://jup.ag/stake) (JupSOL tab). Your JupSOL is converted into a stake account that needs to be deactivated before withdrawal. This takes approximately 2 days. Once complete, you can claim your SOL.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="If I use JupSOL as collateral on Jupiter Lend, do I still earn staking rewards?">
    Yes. The JupSOL/SOL exchange rate increases regardless of where your JupSOL is held. Staking rewards continue to accrue even when JupSOL is deposited as collateral.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is Sanctum's role in JupSOL?">
    JupSOL is built on Sanctum's SPL Stake Pool Program. Sanctum handles day-to-day management of the pool (delegation of deposited SOL). The program's upgrade authority is controlled by an 11-member multisig, not by Sanctum alone. Sanctum collects 2.5% of each epoch's base staking rewards as an infrastructure fee.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can the management authority steal funds or raise fees without warning?">
    No. The management authority (held by Sanctum) cannot access user funds, even if compromised. Fee changes are capped by the program and require advance warning, giving users time to withdraw before any change takes effect.
  </Accordion>
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## Risks

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  <Accordion title="What are the risks of native staking?">
    * **Variable rewards**: APY is not fixed and depends on network and validator conditions.
    * **Epoch-based lock-in**: Both activation and unstaking follow the Solana epoch schedule (\~2 days).
    * **Validator risk**: If the Jupiter validator experiences downtime, rewards for that period may be reduced.

    If you use your staked position as collateral on Jupiter Lend, additional risks apply (liquidation, market risk). See [Native Staked Vaults](/user-docs/earn/stake-sol/native-staking#native-staked-vaults).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What are the risks of JupSOL?">
    * **Smart contract risk**: JupSOL relies on the SPL Stake Pool Program. While audited and battle-tested, no smart contract is guaranteed to be free of vulnerabilities.
    * **Market price deviation**: The market price of JupSOL can temporarily fall below its redeemable value, which could trigger liquidation if used as collateral.
    * **Liquidity risk**: During high market stress, available liquidity for swapping JupSOL to SOL may be reduced.
    * **Variable rewards**: Staking rewards fluctuate from epoch to epoch.
    * **Regulatory uncertainty**: The regulatory environment for liquid staking products continues to evolve.
  </Accordion>
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