Native staking on Solana involves staking directly through the protocol, offering no smart contract risk but imposing cooldown periods between Epochs. Liquid staking, on the other hand, allows you to utilize your staked Solana across the ecosystem via a representative token, earning boosted fees from priority fee distribution. Directed staking leverages stake pools to allocate additional portions to specific validators. Learn how to liquid stake with Superfast and explore the benefits and trade-offs of each method.

"Not your keys, not your crypto" is a fundamental principle in cryptocurrency, emphasizing the importance of owning your private keys to maintain control over your digital assets. This primer covers essential self-custody practices, including moving assets to personal wallets, securing private keys, and using Burner, Hot, and Cold wallets for different transaction types. It also highlights the benefits of hardware wallets like Ledger for enhanced security. Practicing these basics ensures better protection of your crypto holdings.

Superfast is a professional staking provider focused on delivering optimized rewards and premium returns for stakers. Operating since 2022, we excel in validator operations for high-speed blockchains like Solana and Aptos. Our secure facilities meet ISO and PCI DSS standards, ensuring robust security and backup operations. Superfast also pioneers blockchain growth in Africa, launching the first Solana Validator in Cape Town to enhance infrastructure diversity. Founder Martin Tromp, a Cape Town native, combines his passion for tech with professional expertise in finance.