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solana
How to Stake Solana (SOL) in 2026: Complete Guide
TL;DR Whether you hold a handful of SOL or a significant position, staking is one of the most transparent ways to participate in securing the network. This guide extensively covers the available staking methods. For current information and a staking calculator, see Everstake’s Solana staking page. How Solana Staking Works Proof-of-Stake and Solana’s Consensus Solana...
APR 17, 2026
Partnership
Partnership
solana
How DoubleZero Improves Network Performance for Solana Validators: Insights from Everstake
Network path is validator economics. Everstake connected to DoubleZero — a dedicated low-latency networking layer built for high-performance distributed systems and measured the impact across live Solana epochs: fewer missed slots, faster vote propagation and more.
APR 08, 2026
solana
What Alpenglow’s Votor and Rotor Mean for SOL Staking Rewards
Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade introduces Votor and Rotor: two components that will reshape how validators earn rewards. What stakers need to know before it goes live.
APR 02, 2026
solana
Solana’s ACE: A New Fairer Execution Model
Solana ACE (Application-Controlled Execution) is the framework reshaping how transactions are ordered on-chain. What does it mean for apps and validators?
MAR 31, 2026
solana
How to Run a Solana Validator Node: Hardware vs. Cloud (2026)
2026 hardware benchmark for Solana validators: AMD EPYC vs Threadripper, NVMe Gen4 vs Gen5, bare metal vs cloud. Specific specs, real costs, and performance data from operators running Firedancer and Agave.
MAR 27, 2026
solana
SWQoS vs. Priority Fees: Which is Better for Transaction Success on Solana?
While priority fees incentivize block inclusion through economic bidding, Stake-weighted Quality of Service (SWQoS) ensures transactions actually reach the validator during high congestion by providing a dedicated, stake-backed network lane.
MAR 04, 2026
solana
Understanding the Solana Consensus Mechanism: A Guide to Proof of History
This article explores how Solana’s Proof of History functions as a cryptographic clock to establish a verifiable sequence of events, eliminating the communication setbacks found in traditional blockchains.
FEB 24, 2026
ethereum
solana
Everstake partners with Digital Shield to support secure, non-custodial ETH and SOL staking
Everstake has partnered with Digital Shield to support a security-first approach to non-custodial staking for self-custody users. As staking becomes a foundational component of Proof-of-Stake networks, the reliability of validator infrastructure and the clarity of custody boundaries are increasingly important. This partnership brings together hardware-based key protection and non-custodial validator operations to support secure participation...
FEB 05, 2026
solana
How to Stake SOL via MetaMask Portfolio with Everstake: Guide for Mobile
Everstake brings reliable Solana staking to MetaMask Portfolio. Secure, non-custodial, effortless. This guide shows how to proceed.
OCT 29, 2025
solana
How to Stake Solana (SOL) via NOW Wallet: A Step-by-Step Guide
Stake SOL in NOW Wallet with ease. Follow our guide to secure Solana, choose a validator, and track rewards—fast and non-custodial.
SEP 17, 2025
solana
How to Stake Solana (SOL) using Squads tool
Discover how to stake Solana directly from your Squads vault. A simple, secure way for teams and DAOs to receive rewards.
SEP 05, 2025
solana
What Is Alpenglow in Solana
By replacing PoH and Tower BFT with Votor and Rotor, Alpenglow transforms how Solana moves data and reaches consensus.
AUG 11, 2025
solana
How to Stake Solana (SOL) in Exodus Desktop Wallet: A Complete Guide
A beginner-friendly guide to staking SOL on Exodus Desktop. Easy setup, validator tips, and key security pointers inside.
AUG 04, 2025
solana
How to Stake SOL with Exodus Mobile Wallet: A Step-by-Step Guide
Staking Solana in Exodus is simple, secure, and mobile-friendly. This guide walks you through the full process, step by step.
JUL 31, 2025
solana
How to Choose and Set Up a Solana Node on Cherry Servers
Running a Solana node isn’t plug-and-play. Here’s how to build infrastructure that survives the pace – tested in real-world Everstake deployments.
JUN 23, 2025
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