> ## Documentation Index
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# SOL staking

> Stake Solana (SOL) in Porto.

## Introduction

Solana is a layer-1 blockchain designed to host decentralized applications. The network is secured using proof-of-stake consensus, and Solana's native token, SOL, allows token holders to collect rewards for helping secure the network.

Porto by Anchorage Digital offers support for Solana including:

* Custody your SOL (deposit and withdraw)
* Stake SOL to any validator and collect rewards

## How to stake SOL

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the wallet">
    Tap the vault and select the SOL wallet you would like to stake from.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate staking">
    Tap **Stake** and proceed to review and accept the disclosures.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter validator and amount">
    Enter the validator address with which you would like to stake, then enter the amount you would like to stake.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for approval">
    Tap **Review**, add a comment (optional), and follow the prompts to review and approve the operation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Adding more SOL to a wallet's existing staked position is not supported. If you would like to stake additional tokens, you must do so from a separate SOL wallet.
</Warning>

## Solana staking rewards

When you stake your SOL, the protocol automatically re-stakes your rewards. Rewards are distributed every epoch—approximately two-day periods—and will be added to your staking balance.

## How to unstake SOL

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the wallet">
    Go to the wallet screen and tap **View details**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the validator">
    Select the validator from which you would like to unstake, then tap **Unstake**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the unstake amount">
    The wallet's entire staked balance with that validator will be unstaked. Review the amount of tokens to be unstaked.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for approval">
    Tap **Review**, add a comment (optional), and follow the prompts to review and approve the operation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  For questions about SOL staking, contact [portohelp@anchorage.com](mailto:portohelp@anchorage.com).
</Note>