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SOL Token Guide: Solana is High-Performance Native Asset
Everything about SOL — staking, liquid staking, DeFi utility, and why it is a top-5 cryptocurrency.
What Is SOL?
SOL is the native token of the Solana blockchain, used for gas fees, staking, and governance. It is consistently one of the top 5 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
Staking SOL
- Native staking: Delegate to validators for ~6-7% APY
- Liquid staking: Use mSOL, jitoSOL, or bSOL to stake while maintaining DeFi liquidity
- Validator selection: Choose validators based on commission, uptime, and decentralization
SOL in DeFi
SOL is the primary collateral and trading pair on Solana DeFi. Jupiter aggregates all Solana DEX liquidity, while protocols like Marinade, Drift, and Kamino offer advanced DeFi strategies.
Trading SOL on Alkizen
Alkizen supports both EVM and Solana wallets, making it easy to buy SOL or swap it for any token on any chain.