Solana Validator

Solana staking, made simple.

pico🙄.sol is a Solana validator run from Japan since 2022. Stake natively, or hold picoSOL — a liquid staking token you can trade anytime.

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81,079SOL
Delegated stake: 5.69%
picoSOL APY: 2022
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Track record

Operating steadily since 2022, including the Sanctum launch of picoSOL.

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Runs Jito BAM

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picoSOL (LST)

How picoSOL works — a Sanctum LST you can trade anytime while earning staking yield.

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LST Ranking

APY and total-stake rankings of all Solana LSTs, updated every epoch.

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About pico🙄.sol

Our history began in May 2022 with the development of a Rust-based atomic arbitrage bot on the Solana network. With extensive expertise in Solana on-chain programs and a wealth of experience in building and managing private RPCs, we also have rich experience in operating validators.

We started operating a testnet validator in September 2022, and launched our mainnet validator in February 2024. In March 2024, picoSOL LST was issued by Sanctum, and it is now being used across various DeFi platforms.

Backed especially by the Japanese Solana community, we help secure the Solana network with the delegation entrusted to us (see the live figures at the top of this page)

Focused exclusively on the Solana network, we will continue to contribute to the healthy development of Solana in the future, without diversifying our attention to other chains.

Runs Jito BAM

pico🙄.sol runs on Jito's new block-building stack, BAM (Block Assembly Marketplace)

BAM decides transaction ordering inside a TEE (trusted execution environment), building blocks while shutting out unfair MEV such as sandwich attacks

For stakers this means earning MEV rewards while contributing to fairer, more transparent block production

We keep adopting the latest validator technology to help keep the Solana network healthy

Security Policy

We implement best practices for server operations

We restrict open ports, change port numbers, limit password authentication, strict key pair management, 24/7 server monitoring, and a trusted server management company

A hot spare server is always running, which also allows for version upgrades and server migrations with no downtime, minimizing server downtime

We also have a quick alert monitoring system in case of server performance issues

Stake in 3 steps

Get a wallet

Install Phantom or Solflare and send SOL from an exchange.

Delegate to pico🙄.sol

Pick pico🙄.sol on your wallet's staking screen and delegate. Video guides are available.

Just wait

Rewards accrue automatically every epoch (~2 days). You can schedule unstaking anytime.

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How much would your stake earn?

Stake amount

100 SOL

1 SOL5,000 SOL

Monthly rewards (est.)

+0.47 SOL

Yearly rewards (est.)

+5.69 SOL

Yearly rewards (fiat)

≈ $423

* Estimates based on recent actual APY. Future rewards are not guaranteed.

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FAQ

Can my staked SOL be lost?+

Validators only receive delegation and cannot access the SOL in your stake account, and Solana has no slashing — so your principal SOL itself cannot be lost (reward rates vary).

When do I receive rewards?+

They accrue automatically every epoch (~2 days). No claiming needed.

Can I unstake immediately?+

Unstaking takes effect at the next epoch boundary (up to ~2 days). For funds you may need quickly, consider picoSOL, which you can trade anytime.

What is the commission?+

The current commission is shown in the stats at the top of this page. It is deducted from staking rewards — no extra payment is required.

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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, solicitation, or recommendation. The picoSOL token is a liquid staking token (LST) on the Solana network issued and managed by the Singapore-based project Sanctum. We act solely as a validator receiving delegation from picoSOL and are not involved in its issuance or management. There is no offering or solicitation of picoSOL to residents of Japan. Actual returns and prices may fluctuate due to network conditions and other factors, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Additionally, technical risks—such as smart contract vulnerabilities or network outages—may impair asset value. We assume no responsibility for any losses arising from the content of this page. Please fully understand the risks involved and use this information at your own discretion.