Why is my SOL stake still activating or deactivating?
If your SOL stake shows as Activating or Deactivating, it’s waiting for a Solana epoch to end. Epochs typically last 2 to 3 days and determine when staking changes take effect.
You may see these states if you staked SOL using native staking, or unstaked PSOL and Phantom used a delayed unstake.
Check the current epoch’s progress at Solana Beach or Solana Explorer.
Your stake is Activating #
Your SOL has been delegated to a validator but hasn’t started earning rewards. It becomes Active and starts earning rewards at the start of the next epoch.
Your stake is Deactivating #
Your SOL is being unstaked. It no longer earns rewards and stays locked until the current epoch ends.
Once your stake becomes Inactive, withdraw the SOL to return it to your wallet.
Understand your stake status #
Your stake account moves through four states:
| State | What it means |
|---|---|
| Activating | Delegated to a validator. Starts earning rewards at the next epoch. |
| Active | Earning staking rewards. |
| Deactivating | Unstaking is in progress. SOL stays locked until the current epoch ends. |
| Inactive | No longer staked. Ready to withdraw to your wallet. |