Jito vs Sanctum: Quick Compare (2026)
Jito is a liquid-staking platform rated 9.3/10 with $1.16B TVL, best for Maximum LST APY with MEV boost. 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 | Jito | Sanctum |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 9.3/10 | 9.1/10 |
| TVL | $1.16B | $212M |
| APY | 6.5%+ | Varies |
| Best for | Maximum LST APY with MEV boost | Instant LST swaps, LST infrastructure |
| Not best for | Not ideal for users who want maximum decentralization — Jito's MEV extraction model concentrates value among validators who run Jito's modified client. Users philosophically opposed to MEV should consider Marinade or BlazeStake. | 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 | 2022 | 2023 |
Fees Comparison
Jito Fees
| Fee | Value |
|---|---|
Sanctum Fees
| Fee | Value |
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Pros & Cons
Jito
Pros
- 6.5%+ APY — above-average due to MEV tip distribution
- JitoSOL accepted as collateral on Kamino, MarginFi, and others
- $1B+ TVL — one of largest Solana LSTs
Cons
- MEV rewards vary by network activity
- Unstaking takes ~2 epochs (~5 days) unless via Sanctum
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 Jito
Best for: Maximum LST APY with MEV boost
Honest limitation: JitoSOL carries de-peg risk during extreme market conditions — while historical de-pegs have been brief (hours, not days), a sustained de-peg could force liquidations for users with JitoSOL as collateral on lending platforms.
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.