Solana, a high-performance blockchain platform, employs a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism for securing its network and validating transactions. This mechanism engages validators who participate in consensus by casting stake-weighted votes. Stakeholders, or users who hold Solana's native SOL tokens, play a crucial role in this process. They delegate their tokens to these validators, who in turn validate transactions and maintain the integrity of the network. As a reward for their participation, users earn staking rewards in the form of newly minted SOL tokens.
The staking rewards that users receive on the Solana network
