Jito Staked SOL (JitoSOL) is a liquid staking token that earns rewards while you hold it. Rewards accumulate automatically, and rates vary over time. This article covers staking SOL for JitoSOL and converting it back using Phantom.

Stake JitoSOL #

Start with SOL available in your Phantom wallet.

1. Open the Phantom browser extension.
2. Click the Explore tab in the lower right.
3. Search for Jito Staked SOL.
4. Click More > Stake.
5. Enter the amount of SOL you want to stake, then click Next.
6. Review the transaction details including how much JitoSOL you'll receive, then click Stake.

The Jito Interceptor’s 10-hour cooldown applies to conversions of existing stake accounts, rather than direct SOL deposits. During this cooldown, your JitoSOL continues earning rewards. It is delivered automatically after the cooldown at no charge. Claiming early incurs a fee. See Jito Interceptor documentation for more information.

By holding JitoSOL in your wallet, you earn rewards automatically and can use it with DeFi protocols. See LSTs vs Native Assets for more information.

Unstake JitoSOL #

You can convert JitoSOL back to SOL on the Jito website or swap it for SOL in Phantom.

Unstake on the Jito website #

Direct unstaking involves a waiting period before your SOL becomes available.

1. Open the Phantom browser extension.
2. Open Jito Staked SOL.
3. Select More > Unstake. This opens the Jito Unstake page.
4. Connect your Phantom account .
5. Enter the amount of JitoSOL you want to unstake. A 0.1%–0.3% unstaking fee may apply. Make sure you have enough SOL in your wallet to cover transaction fees.
6. Select Unstake SOL, then review the transaction details and confirm the amount of SOL you'll receive.
7. Confirm the conversion.

Unstake by swapping in Phantom #

You can swap out of Jito Staked SOL in the Phantom mobile app and browser extension.

FAQ #

My stakes are ineligible. What should I do? #

If your stakes are listed under ineligible stake accounts, they are not part of the Jito staking pool and cannot be converted to JitoSOL immediately. You can unstake them and then go through the staking process to convert them to JitoSOL.

If your existing staked SOL is currently activating, your stake account will also be ineligible. Wait for the process to complete (about 2–3 days), then check eligibility again.

I just received JitoSOL. How do I start staking? #

You're already staking. You earn rewards simply by holding JitoSOL in your wallet.

Is JitoSOL safe? #

JitoSOL is built on the Solana stake pool program developed by Solana Labs, which has been audited nine times. As with any smart contract, a small residual risk exists.

How do I track my JitoSOL rewards? #

JitoSOL rewards are not distributed as separate payouts. Instead, the value of each JitoSOL token gradually increases relative to SOL. To track your rewards:

• Monitor the exchange rate. If JitoSOL's value increases compared to SOL, your staking rewards have accumulated.
• Use the Jito dashboard. Track your active stakes, estimated rewards, and available withdrawals at Jito Network Management.