Jito

Jito is a liquid staking protocol on Solana that issues jitoSOL, and is also known for the Jito-Solana validator client, which is widely run across the Solana validator set and is central to how MEV (maximal extractable value) is captured and distributed on the network.

What it’s for

Staking SOL through Jito gets you jitoSOL, a liquid token representing your staked position, while your underlying SOL is delegated across Jito’s validator set. Because that validator set runs the Jito-Solana client, stakers also receive a share of MEV rewards on top of standard staking rewards — a structural yield source specific to Jito relative to some other liquid staking options.

Reputation and track record

Jito’s validator client is run by a large share of the Solana validator set, making it a foundational piece of Solana’s MEV and staking infrastructure rather than a niche product. Its liquid staking token has deep integration across Solana DeFi as a widely accepted collateral and trading asset.

Risk considerations

Standard liquid staking risks apply: validator selection and slashing risk (managed by the protocol on your behalf, but not eliminated), and depeg risk during periods of stress. See our complete guide to Solana liquid staking and the walkthrough of staking SOL via Jito specifically. MEV-related yield also means your realized return can vary with network activity, not just staking participation rates.