Solana staking is one of the simplest ways to earn yield on crypto without lending it out, bridging it, or trusting an exchange with your keys.
The catch: most people only start staking after they move SOL out of cold storage — which defeats the whole point of buying a hardware wallet in the first place.
Ryder Earn changes that. You can stake SOL directly from the Ryder App, and every deposit/withdrawal is approved on your Ryder One. Your private keys stay on the device, and nothing moves without your confirmation.
Quick summary (for the skimmers)
- Asset: Solana (SOL)
- Yield type: Native Solana staking (delegation)
- Infrastructure provider: Yield.xyz
- Validators: A set of native SOL validators selected via Yield.xyz (validator set can change over time)
- APY: ~5–7% typical for SOL staking. This fluctuates with network conditions and staking providers.
- Custody model: self-custody; keys stay on Ryder One
- Risk to understand: staking yield is variable and not guaranteed; validator performance and slashing risks exist (though rare on Solana compared to some other chains)
How Solana Staking Works
Solana uses proof-of-stake. Validators secure the network, and SOL holders can delegate their SOL to a validator to help secure Solana.
In return, you earn rewards paid in SOL.
Important: delegating is not “giving your SOL to someone.” You keep ownership of the SOL, but you assign stake to a validator. Your stake remains on-chain, tied to your address, under rules enforced by the protocol.
What is Ryder Earn?
Ryder Earn is Ryder One’s new staking feature. It lets you stake supported assets from the Ryder App while keeping the same security model you already trust for self-custody:
- You initiate the action in the Ryder App (stake / unstake / withdraw).
- Ryder shows you what you’re about to do.
- You confirm the transaction on your Ryder One hardware wallet.
- The transaction is sent on-chain.
That means:
- Your private keys never leave Ryder One
- Nothing is executed without a hardware confirmation
- You can earn SOL staking rewards without moving funds to an exchange
Who powers SOL staking inside Ryder Earn?
Ryder Earn’s SOL staking is powered by Yield.xyz, a staking infrastructure layer that:
- provides the integrations needed to support staking flows inside a wallet,
- routes stake actions to a set of native validators,
- and exposes rates/validator information so the app can show expected yields.
Think of Yield.xyz as the plumbing that connects Ryder Earn to the Solana staking ecosystem.
The validators are where staking actually happens. On Solana, validators are the entities that produce blocks and earn staking rewards.
Inside Ryder Earn, the validator set is selected via Yield.xyz and can change over time. We prefer Meria as a primary validator option at roughly ~5.6% APY, but the exact validator mix and rates will evolve as the network and routing options evolve.
If you want the most clear mental model, Yield.xyz provides the staking infrastructure and validators provide the staking performance
How the SOL Staking Flow Works (a Step-by-Step Guide)
Here’s what happens under the hood:
1) You choose SOL in Earn
In Ryder App → Earn, select Solana (SOL), then choose a staking option/validator set.
2) You deposit (delegate) SOL
When you stake SOL, your SOL is allocated into a staking position on-chain (Solana creates/uses a stake account). That position is delegated to a validator.
You’ll then have to confirm the transaction on Ryder One.
3) You earn rewards
Rewards accrue over time and are paid in SOL. The exact timing and yield depend on:
- total network stake
- validator commission
- validator performance
- and protocol parameters
4) You unstake and withdraw when you’re ready
To exit, you’ll typically:
- unstake (deactivate stake)
- wait for the unstake to fully settle on-chain
- then withdraw back to your spendable SOL balance
That “waiting period” is normal for native staking. It’s not a Ryder-specific lock, but rather how Solana staking works.
What APY Can You Expect on Solana?
SOL staking APY is variable. It’s influenced by network conditions and validator choices.
As a practical benchmark:
- SOL staking often sits in the ~5–7% range (not guaranteed)
- Meria as a primary validator option earns ~5.6% APY
Ryder Earn aims to make the best available native staking options accessible without requiring you to compromise on ownership.
Risks and Considerations
Staking is not “risk-free interest.” It’s protocol-level yield with trade-offs:
- APY is not guaranteed and rates move.
- Unstaking takes time as native staking requires a cool-down period.
- Validator risks do exists. Poor performance can reduce rewards and slashing risk exists in proof-of-stake systems, although it is less common on Solana than some chains, but it’s an important concept to understand.
- You still have self-custody responsibility. Ryder protects your keys but you still need to protect access to your device and backups.
Earn Without Giving Up Custody
For years, “earning yield on SOL” usually meant leaving your crypto on an exchange, accepting counterparty risks, and hoping the platform doesn’t freeze withdrawals, shut down, or get hacked.
Ryder Earn is built to flip that exact model. Now, it’s staking from cold storage, with hardware approvals. Your yield comes from the network’s security mechanism and you don’t need to surrender custody to participate.
Getting started
If you already own a Ryder One:
- Update the Ryder App and your device firmware
- Open Earn
- Select SOL
- Choose a staking option
- Confirm on Ryder One
If you don’t have a Ryder One yet, Ryder Earn is part of the bigger self-banking crypto ecosystem we’re building:
- Buy via MoonPay
- Swap via Ryder Swap
- Earn via Ryder Earn
Disclaimer: Staking involves risk. Rewards/APY are variable and not guaranteed. Always review the final transaction details on your Ryder One before approving.
FAQ
Do my keys ever leave Ryder One?
No, staking actions are initiated in the app but approved on Ryder One. Your private keys remain on the hardware wallet.
Is Ryder Earn custodial?
No, Ryder Earn is designed for self-custody. You’re not depositing SOL into an exchange account.
Who is Yield.xyz?
Yield.xyz is the staking infrastructure provider that powers the staking integrations and routing used by Ryder Earn.
Which validator will my SOL be staked with?
Ryder Earn uses a validator set selected via Yield.xyz. The set can change over time.
Is APY guaranteed?
No, staking rewards fluctuate and depend on network conditions and validator performance.
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