How to Stake Solana (SOL) via Trezor Suite: A Step-by-Step Guide

Staking Solana (SOL) through Trezor Suite is now available, offering a seamless and secure way to get rewards while keeping full control of your assets. Everstake is proud to be the default validator for Solana staking in Trezor Suite, ensuring a reliable and efficient staking experience.

As a long-time partner of Trezor, Everstake is committed to providing an easy staking experience. You can learn more about our partnership in our article. This guide walks you through the process of staking your SOL directly from your Trezor hardware wallet using Trezor Suite.

What is the Trezor Suite? 

Trezor Suite is an official software developed by Trezor that allows users to manage their crypto assets securely. It provides a user-friendly interface to store, send, receive, and now stake cryptocurrencies like Solana (SOL). The key benefits of using Trezor Suite include:

• Non-custodial storage – You control your private keys at all times.
• Enhanced security – Funds are managed through a hardware wallet, reducing the risk of hacks.
• Seamless staking integration – Staking features are built directly into the platform.
• Easy tracking – Monitor your staking rewards and manage transactions effortlessly.

How Does Staking SOL Work?

​​Staking Solana (SOL) allows you to grow your Solana whilst participating in network security. Unlike Bitcoin’s mining, Solana uses Proof-of-Stake (PoS) and Proof-of-History (PoH) for fast and efficient transactions.

PoH organizes transactions before validation, boosting speed. PoS relies on validators to confirm transactions and maintain security. Running a validator requires technical expertise, powerful hardware, and constant uptime — making it impractical for most users.

Instead, you can delegate SOL to a trusted validator like Everstake. This allows you to get rewards without running your own infrastructure while keeping full control of your funds. 

Now, let’s dive into how to stake SOL via Trezor Suite.

Step-by-Step Guide to Staking SOL via Trezor Suite

This guide will take you through the process of staking Solana using your Trezor.

Step 1: Connect Your Trezor and Open Trezor Suite

• Plug your Trezor device into your computer.
• Open the Trezor Suite and enter your PIN.
• Navigate to the Accounts section and select your Solana (SOL) wallet.

Step 2: Access the Staking Section

• In your Solana account, go to the Staking section.
• Find and click the Start Staking button.

• You will see the available staking options and details about the staking rewards.
• Click Continue.

Step 3: Choose Everstake as Your Validator

• Since Everstake is the default validator, it will be pre-selected.
• Mark your agreement to stake with us.
• Click Confirm to proceed.

Step 4: Enter the Amount to Stake

• Decide how much SOL you want to stake.
• Make sure to leave a small balance for transaction fees.
• Click Continue to proceed.

Step 5: Confirm the Entry Period

• Read details about the staking process, including the locking period.
• If needed, learn more about how your tokens are locked.

• Acknowledge the entry period by marking it as read.
• Click Confirm & Stake to proceed.

Step 6: Confirm Staking on Your Trezor Device

• Your Trezor device will display transaction details.
• Verify the information carefully.

• Approve the transaction by confirming it on your Trezor device.
• Then click Stake to proceed.

Step 7: Transaction Processing

• Once confirmed, the transaction will be broadcasted to the Solana blockchain.
• You can check the staking status in your Trezor Suite under the Staking tab.

Conclusion

Staking Solana with Trezor Suite and Everstake is a secure and user-friendly process. By leveraging Trezor’s hardware security and Everstake’s reliable validation, you can stake with confidence while maintaining full control over your funds. For further details, you can check the official Trezor guide here.

Start staking your SOL today with Everstake!

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Everstake is a software platform that provides infrastructure tools and resources for users but does not offer investment advice or investment opportunities, manage funds, facilitate collective investment schemes, provide financial services, or take custody of, or otherwise hold or manage, customer assets. Everstake does not conduct any independent diligence on or substantive review of any blockchain asset, digital currency, cryptocurrency, or associated funds. Everstake’s provision of technology services allowing a user to stake digital assets is not an endorsement or a recommendation of any digital assets by it. Users are fully and solely responsible for evaluating whether to stake digital assets.