# Stake $SOL & Earn: The Beginner's Guide


By [MoMo](https://paragraph.com/@momo-16) · 2025-07-01

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> *   **SOL staking** is a way to earn passive income and support the Solana network, without just “hiding your tokens under the mattress.”
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> *   All you need is a Phantom wallet and some SOL on your balance.
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> *   You can stake in two ways: **liquid** (your tokens stay available for DeFi) or **native** (classic staking — tokens are locked).
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> *   Delegate your SOL to a trusted validator — choose **NODERS**.
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> *   Manage and unstake your tokens in just a couple of clicks.
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> *   Income is never risk-free — see the **“Risks & Realities”** section for what to watch out for.
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> *   NODERS stands for transparency, support, educational content, and robust infrastructure for your peace of mind.
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*Originally published on [MoMo](https://paragraph.com/@momo-16/stake-sol-earn-the-beginner-s-guide)*