Sanctum

9.1/10

Verdict: Best for instant LST-to-LST swaps and for projects wanting to launch their own validator LST.

Best for
Instant LST swaps, LST infrastructure
TVL
$212M TVL
APY
Varies
Founded
2023
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Overview

Sanctum is the infrastructure layer powering Solana's liquid staking ecosystem. Its Infinity Pool acts as a universal liquidity reserve that enables instant swaps between 200+ LSTs without unstaking delays. Instead of waiting ~5 days to unstake mSOL and restake through Jito, users can swap mSOL → JitoSOL instantly through Sanctum. Sanctum also provides the staking infrastructure for JupSOL (Jupiter's LST) and numerous other project-specific LSTs. For users, Sanctum is the best way to compare and switch between LSTs.

Sanctum Key Features

Infinity Pool

Deep liquidity reserve that enables instant swaps between any LST without unstaking

200+ LST support

Route between JitoSOL, mSOL, 2ZSOL, JupSOL, bSOL, and 200+ other Solana LSTs

LST launch infrastructure

Projects can create custom validator LSTs using Sanctum's staking infrastructure

JupSOL

Jupiter's official LST, built on Sanctum infrastructure

Sanctum Fees & Pricing

FeeValueNotes
Small fee on LST-to-LST swaps, varies by liquidity depth
Sanctum itself doesn't charge for staking; individual LST fees vary
Infinity pool LPs earn fees from all LST swaps routed through the pool

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How to Get Started with Sanctum

  1. 1

    Connect wallet

  2. 2

    Swap LSTs

  3. 3

    Confirm swap

  4. 4

    Explore LSTs

Sanctum Risk Assessment

  • Smart contract

    low

    Audited. $211M TVL. Core infrastructure for Solana's LST ecosystem

  • LST ecosystem dependency

    medium

    Sanctum's value depends on the LST market remaining fragmented. If one LST dominates (80%+ share), the router becomes less necessary

  • Individual LST risk

    medium

    Sanctum routes between LSTs but doesn't guarantee the quality of each LST. Some smaller LSTs may have higher smart contract or de-peg risk

What Can You Do with Sanctum?

  • Instant LST switching

    Move from mSOL to JitoSOL without the 5-day unstaking wait
  • LST diversification

    Spread staking across multiple LSTs for validator diversification
  • LST launches

    Projects creating custom validator LSTs use Sanctum's infrastructure

Sanctum: Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Instant swap between 200+ LSTs with no unstaking wait
  • Infinity pool provides deep liquidity for all LSTs
  • JupSOL issued on Sanctum infrastructure

Cons

  • Primary use case is LST routing, not standalone staking

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