DoubleZero vs Sanctum: Quick Compare (2026)
DoubleZero is a liquid-staking platform rated 9/10 with $1.95B TVL, best for Large-cap LST exposure, highest TVL. Sanctum is a liquid-staking platform rated 9.1/10 with $212M TVL, best for Instant LST swaps, LST infrastructure.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DoubleZero | Sanctum |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 9/10 | 9.1/10 |
| TVL | $1.95B | $212M |
| APY | ~6% | Varies |
| Best for | Large-cap LST exposure, highest TVL | Instant LST swaps, LST infrastructure |
| Not best for | Not ideal for users in the US or other jurisdictions where 2ZSOL's regulatory status is unclear. Users who want battle-tested protocols should note that DoubleZero is newer than Jito or Marinade with less track record. | Not ideal for users who want a single, simple LST — Sanctum is a router and LST infrastructure layer, not a staking provider. Users who want simplicity should stake directly through Phantom or use JitoSOL. |
| Founded | 2023 | 2023 |
Fees Comparison
DoubleZero Fees
| Fee | Value |
|---|---|
Sanctum Fees
| Fee | Value |
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Pros & Cons
DoubleZero
Pros
- #1 Solana LST by TVL ($1.95B)
- ~6% APY with institutional-grade validator infrastructure
Cons
- Newer protocol — less battle-tested than Jito or Marinade
- Fewer DeFi integrations than JitoSOL
Sanctum
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
When to Choose DoubleZero
Best for: Large-cap LST exposure, highest TVL
Honest limitation: DoubleZero's $1.95B TVL was accumulated rapidly, which creates concentration risk. The protocol's staking infrastructure is newer and less battle-tested than Jito or Marinade — audit history is shorter.
When to Choose Sanctum
Best for: Instant LST swaps, LST infrastructure
Honest limitation: Sanctum's value proposition depends on the LST ecosystem remaining fragmented. If one LST dominates (e.g., JitoSOL reaches 80%+ market share), Sanctum's router becomes less necessary.