JITOSOL

Jito Staked SOL (JITOSOL) addresses the challenges of illiquidity and suboptimal yields in traditional staking. By providing a liquid staking token, jitosol unlocks capital efficiency, allowing staked SOL to be used in various DeFi applications without sacrificing staking rewards. Furthermore, Jito Network’s MEV-optimized infrastructure ensures that stakers and validators receive additional MEV rewards, boosting overall yield. The TipRouter NCN also decentralizes MEV tip distribution, enhancing fairness and economic value across the Solana ecosystem.

JITOSOL generates yield through two distinct streams: traditional proof-of-stake rewards (4-7% APY) and MEV redistribution (1-3% APY). The Jito-Solana client captures MEV via a priority fee auction system, with profits distributed directly to JITOSOL holders. This dual-reward structure typically results in 10-30% higher annual yields compared to non-MEV liquid staking alternatives like Marinade SOL .

JITOSOL employs three-layer security: 1) Non-custodial architecture where users retain asset ownership via Solana’s native stake pool program; 2) Multi-sig validator management requiring 5+ signatures for critical changes; 3) Nine independent audits of core contracts. Even if Jito Foundation dissolves, users can directly unstake SOL from validators .

Yes, through Vault Receipt Tokens (VRTs). Users deposit JITOSOL into restaking vaults to receive VRTs, which represent restaked positions while retaining liquidity. These VRTs can be leveraged in DeFi (e.g., lending markets), enabling “quadratic yield” from staking rewards, MEV, restaking rewards, and DeFi incentives .

TipRouter replaces centralized MEV distribution with a decentralized Node Consensus Network (NCN). Operators use stake-weighted voting to reach consensus on tip distribution, with cryptographic proofs uploaded on-chain. This ensures transparent, verifiable reward allocation while preventing manipulation. JITOSOL and JTO stakers earn 0.15% each of all tips distributed .

Protocols launching Node Consensus Networks (e.g., oracles, co-processors) can leverage Jito’s restaking to bootstrap security without token emissions. By accepting JITOSOL as stake, they inherit Solana’s $11B economic security. The modular design allows custom slashing conditions and reward distributions, reducing startup costs by ~70% compared to standalone networks .