> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.solayer.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Native Staking

> Overview of Solayer's validator infrastructure and native SOL staking support.

Solayer operates one of the **high-performance Solana validators**, optimized with dedicated hardware and software improvements to maximize staking returns.

### Hardware-Level Optimizations

* Located in a **key data center in Ashburn, VA**, near subsea fiber cables.
* Equipped with **enterprise-grade hardware**

### Software-Level Optimizations

* Optimized validator node code to **maximize leader block rewards**.
* These rewards are **shared**, enhancing staking returns.

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## Performance

* **10+% APY** historical returns to the Solayer sSOL stake pool.
* All stakers benefit from:
  * **0% commission**
  * **100% MEV kickback**

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## Validator Details

* **Vote Account:** `SLaYv7tCwetrFGbPCRnqpHswG5qqKino78EYpbGF7xY`
* **Identity:** `SLAY6uN1zZpXBTfbuDDCesNmM5D288xrz8uYvfS3n41`
* Listed on:
  * [Stakewiz](https://stakewiz.com)
  * [Solana Compass](https://solanacompass.com)
  * [SVT One](https://svt.one)
  * [Validators.app](https://validators.app)
  * [Solana Beach](https://solanabeach.io)

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## Integration Guide

Stake delegation is simple, whether you’re using CLI tools, code-based integration, or UI platforms.

### Method 1: Solana CLI

```bash theme={null}
solana delegate-stake \
  --stake-authority <KEYPAIR> \
  <STAKE_ACCOUNT_ADDRESS> \
  SLaYv7tCwetrFGbPCRnqpHswG5qqKino78EYpbGF7xY \
  --fee-payer <KEYPAIR>
```

* Replace `<KEYPAIR>` and `<STAKE_ACCOUNT_ADDRESS>` with your credentials
* Full guide available via [Anza](https://docs.anza.xyz/cli/examples/delegate-stake)

### Method 2: JavaScript/TypeScript

Use `@solana/web3.js` to create and delegate a stake account programmatically. A sample snippet is included in the full developer guide [here](https://docs.solana.com).

### Method 3: Web-Based UIs

You can delegate directly from any of the following platforms:

* [Solayer → Application main page](https://app.solayer.org)
* [Stakewiz → Profile → Delegate](https://stakewiz.com)
* [Solana Compass → Profile → Delegate](https://solanacompass.com)
* [Solana Beach → Profile → Delegate](https://solanabeach.io)

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If you’re an institutional partner interested in staking with Solayer, please [contact us](mailto:team@solayer.xyz) to discuss your setup, fee structure, and staking requirements.