Explore Solana staking with Figment

You can now stake SOL directly on MetaMask via Figment. Solana staking is seamless and secure with Figment's institutional-grade infrastructure and security—trusted by over 700 organizations and powering $15B+ in staked assets.

Why institutional-grade infrastructure matters to everyday users

Many traders and everyday crypto holders looking to stake SOL prioritize three things: clear visibility into rewards, reliable validator uptime, and minimal risk exposure. 

Institutional-grade staking infrastructure is vital because it allows for a secure environment that directly translates to a more reliable and rewarding staking experience for every staker who uses it. Figment’s staking infrastructure is built to meet the highest standards for performance, risk mitigation, and reporting, providing the quality of services required to support professional-grade operations. 

By staking SOL with Figment, users benefit from:

• Enterprise-grade infrastructure with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications for security and reliability

• Leading validator performance and consistent rewards powered by one of Solana’s top-performing non-custodial validators

• Seamless in-app staking that eliminates the complexity of using third-party dashboards or platforms

• Figment’s dedicated customer support, advanced reward reporting, and unified platform for staking across networks

Why security is critical for SOL

Figment’s “safety over liveness” approach ensures that rewards are optimized without exposing users to downtime or unnecessary risk. Because of Solana’s fast finality and tighter validator rotations, even small lapses in performance can impact rewards, which is why Figment invests in:

• Global infrastructure with redundancy

• Active monitoring and risk mitigation tools

• MEV optimization via Jito to enhance rewards potential

As one of Solana’s genesis validators and one of the largest non-custodial staking providers on Solana, staking SOL with Figment provides the benefits of over 5 years of technical expertise, along with a proven track record of reliable Solana validator performance. 

How to stake SOL with MetaMask via Figment

1. Create or import a Solana account on MetaMask 

• To stake with MetaMask using Figment, you must first have a Solana account set-up in MetaMask.

• Creating a new Solana account in MetaMask is a simple process, following the same Add account flow as used to add a new EVM-compatible chain—simply Select + Solana account under the Create options, and your new Solana account will use the same secret recovery phrase (SRP) used for your other EVM-compatible MetaMask accounts. 

• You can import an existing Solana account to MetaMask by importing its SRP, which will automatically import your existing Solana token balances and wallet address to MetaMask. 

Follow the steps in the MetaMask Solana Support guide to add or import a Solana account to MetaMask.

2. Fund your Solana account on Metamask 

• Next, ensure you have SOL in your Solana account on MetaMask. There is currently no minimum amount required to stake SOL using Figment. However, you should ensure you have a little more in your account than you intend to stake, so that you can use the extra for transaction fees or gas. 

• There are multiple ways to fund your Solana account on MetaMask:

  • If you imported an existing account in Step 1, your Solana token balances will be automatically imported. 

  • From your Solana account in the MetaMask, use the top bar to buy SOL, swap a different token for SOL, receive SOL from an exchange or other account, or bridge SOL from a different network. 

Follow the steps in the MetaMask Solana support guide here to fund your Solana account. 

3. Navigate to Metamask Web to find Figment

• Navigate to portfolio.metamask.io in a browser with MetaMask Extension installed, and select Connect MetaMask to log in.

• Navigate to the Discover section, where you will find a link to Figment’s SOL staking app in the Sites section of the screen.

4. Stake your SOL to a figment validator  

• The Figment staking app will open in your browser, seamlessly connected to your MetaMask wallet.

• Enter the amount of SOL you would like to stake, and follow the on-screen confirmation flow to sign and confirm the transaction.

That’s it! You can now stake, unstake, view detailed rewards history, and access support in Figment’s staking application.  

Start earning rewards on your SOL

Ready to put your SOL to work? Start staking Solana-based tokens on MetaMask with Figment today, secure the network, and receive a ~7-9%* staking reward rate. 

Need more help? We got you. Check out MetaMask Support’s Solana hub here.

*Note: Staking Reward Rates (SRR) vary based on network conditions, delegation size, and infrastructure optimizations. Note: according to Solana network dynamics, once SOL is staked it takes approximately 48 hours for the stake to become active and start receiving rewards. When a user decides to unstake their SOL, it will also take approximately 48 hours for the tokens to become liquid and available for transfer or other uses. Learn more about Figment’s Solana staking here.