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Axiom staking and axiSOL
Axiom offers two documented ways to stake SOL: stake directly to Axiom’s own validator, or hold axiSOL, Axiom’s liquid staking token. Separately, Axiom offers yield on idle assets through Marginfi.
Staking options compared
| Native staking | axiSOL | Marginfi yield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How | Delegate SOL to the “Axiom” validator | Stake on Axiom’s website, receive axiSOL | Inside Axiom |
| Fee | 0% commission | 5% of earnings; 0.1% on withdrawal | Not stated |
| Rewards | 100% of inflation and MEV rewards | Staking rewards, minus the fee | “Up to 15% APY”, variable |
| Liquid? | No, standard unstaking | Yes, axiSOL is a token | Instant withdrawals, according to Axiom’s FAQ |
Staking to the Axiom validator
Axiom’s docs say you can natively stake SOL to its validator and receive 100% of inflation and MEV rewards, as the validator charges 0% commission. Axiom says it was an early adopter of Harmonic, which it says generates higher rewards. You can find the validator in the staking sections of Phantom and Ledger.
| Validator name | Axiom |
|---|---|
| Validator address | DqbRPQXbN8GDKWZkKiHnRjiSKPqE3rQaNgTPxdLGPDMK |
Copied from Axiom’s staking docs. Always check the address against the docs before you stake.
axiSOL liquid staking
If you stake through Axiom’s website, you get axiSOL (Axiom Staked SOL), managed by Solana’s audited Stake Pool Program. Axiom charges a 5% fee on earnings to fund operations, and a 0.1% fee on withdrawals to prevent arbitrage attacks. Axiom’s docs say axiSOL secures over 400k SOL.
Marginfi yield
Axiom’s FAQ says you can earn “up to 15% APY” on assets through its partner Marginfi, with instant withdrawals. Lending yields change constantly, and lending protocols carry smart-contract risk.
Staking FAQ
Is Axiom staking safe?
Native staking keeps your SOL in your wallet, delegated to a validator. axiSOL and Marginfi add smart-contract risk. None of these are covered by the FSCS.
What is axiSOL?
axiSOL is Axiom’s liquid staking token. You get it by staking SOL through Axiom’s website, and it earns staking rewards minus a 5% fee.