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# Overview

**sSOL** is a liquid staking token that represents deposited SOL on Solana. It lets users earn staking rewards while keeping their assets liquid for use in DeFi.

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## **Why sSOL?**

By converting **Native SOL and LST SOL to sSOL**, users can:

* **Earn top-tier SOL APY from Mega Validator**—without locking up your assets.
* **Use sSOL in DeFi**, maintaining liquidity while securing the network.
* **Enhance dApp scalability** by delegating sSOL, contributing to **network bandwidth and transaction throughput**.
* **Accelerate Solana transactions** with Mega Validator.

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## **sSOL as a Universal Liquidity Layer**

sSOL functions as a **universal liquidity layer** within Solayer, supporting:

* **dApps** that require **blockspace and bandwidth allocation**.
* **Liquidity Staking Tokens (LSTs)** that use sSOL liquidity for **efficient capital allocation**.

Each unit of **sSOL represents a unit of blockspace**, contributing to network throughput for dApps.

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## **How to use sSOL**

sSOL holders can use their tokens through multiple apps:

### **1. Delegation to endoAVS**

* Users can **delegate sSOL to endoAVS** to help secure **network bandwidth**.
* This process supports **scalability and dApp efficiency** while allowing users to **retain asset flexibility**.

### **2. Participation in DeFi Strategies**

* sSOL holders can **use DeFi protocols** to earn additional **APY**.
* Common strategies include:
  * **Providing liquidity** in **DEX AMM pools** to earn **trading fees**.
  * **Depositing in liquidity vaults** to optimize yield and automate liquidity management.

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sSOL combines staking yield, DeFi integration, and dApp delegation in a single asset. It improves capital efficiency and liquidity for stakers, DeFi participants, and developers building on Solayer.