How to Stake SOL on Solana with xLabs — Staking Guide

Non-Custodial Solana Staking with xLabs

Staking is a core mechanism of the Solana network, allowing participants to help secure consensus while earning protocol rewards. By delegating SOL to a validator, token holders contribute to Solana’s decentralization and operational resilience without relinquishing custody of their assets.

xLabs was the first Solana validator established in Argentina and remains one of only a few validators operating in South America. Expanding validator representation in underrepresented regions strengthens the network and contributes to long-term decentralization across global infrastructure.

Delegating SOL to xLabs is fully non-custodial. Tokens remain under your control at all times and can be unstaked or redelegated according to Solana’s epoch rules. Below, you’ll find step-by-step instructions and wallet-specific videos demonstrating how to delegate using commonly used Solana wallets.

Staking via Web Interface

You can stake your SOL directly through the xLabs web interface:

This dashboard lets you connect a Solana-compatible wallet and delegate your SOL to the xLabs validator to earn staking rewards. It provides a streamlined, web-based staking experience, allowing you to manage your SOL delegation securely while retaining full control of your assets and private keys.

Staking SOL on Phantom Wallet

Phantom Wallet offers a seamless staking experience on its mobile app. Here’s how you can stake SOL:

Step 1: Access Staking Options

• Open the app and tap on your SOL balance.
• Select the “Start Earning SOL” option.

Step 2: Choose a xLabs Validator

• Type in xLabs to see the Validator and confirm it

Step 3: Stake Your SOL

• Enter the amount of SOL you want to stake.
• Confirm the transaction. You will see your staking status on the dashboard.

Staking SOL on Solflare

Solflare is another excellent option for staking SOL directly from your mobile device.

Step 1: Navigate to Staking

• Tap the “Staking” tab on the app's home screen.

Step 2: Delegate to the xLabs Validator

• Tap “Stake SOL” to access the list of validators.
• Type in xLabs to see the Validator and confirm it

Step 3: Stake your SOL

• Enter the amount of SOL you wish to stake and confirm the transaction.
• Solflare provides a clear view of your staking status and accrued rewards on its dashboard.

Staking SOL on Backpack

Backpack is a versatile wallet for managing Solana assets, and you can stake SOL through supported staking dApps.

Step 1: Navigate to staking

• Tap the “Staking” tab on the app's home screen.

Step 2: Choose the xLabs Validator

• Type in xLabs in the search bar
• Select xLabs from the list and confirm it

Step 3: Stake your Sol

• Enter the amount of SOL you wish to stake and confirm the transaction.

Why Stake SOL with xLabs

Delegating to xLabs supports decentralization while earning competitive staking rewards. xLabs runs a highly competitive validator with 0% MEV commission, so delegators keep more of their staking rewards.

xLabs operates a high-performance Solana validator focused on reliability, transparency, and long-term network health.

Requirements Before Staking

Before staking SOL, make sure you have:

• SOL tokens in your wallet
• A supported wallet such as Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack
• A small amount of SOL available for transaction fees
• An understanding that staking and unstaking actions occur on epoch boundaries

How Solana Staking Rewards Work

Staking rewards on Solana are determined by protocol inflation, total network stake, and validator performance. Rewards are automatically added to the stake account and compound over time unless withdrawn.

Unstaking requires a deactivation request and completes at the end of the current epoch. During this time, staked SOL does not earn rewards and cannot be transferred.

Monitoring Your Stake

Once active, your stake can be monitored directly from your wallet. You will be able to view the delegated amount, current status, and accumulated rewards. Rewards are reflected in the stake account balance rather than as separate transactions.