> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stake SOL

> Learn how to stake SOL using Jupiter Validator

Stake your SOL tokens with Jupiter validator to earn staking rewards. This creates liquid staking positions using jupSOL token.

## Usage

```typescript theme={"system"}
// Stake 1 SOL
const signature = await agent.methods.stake(1);

// Stake 0.5 SOL
const signature = await agent.methods.stake(0.5);
```

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type   | Required | Description            |
| --------- | ------ | -------- | ---------------------- |
| amount    | number | Yes      | Amount of SOL to stake |

## Example Prompts

### Natural Language Prompts

```text theme={"system"}
"Stake 1 SOL with Jupiter validator"

"Create a liquid staking position with 2.5 SOL"

"Stake half a SOL to earn rewards"

"Convert my SOL to jupSOL by staking 5 SOL"
```

### LangChain Tool Prompts

```text theme={"system"}
// Stake 1 SOL
{
  "amount": 1
}

// Stake 2.5 SOL
{
  "amount": 2.5
}

// Stake minimum amount
{
  "amount": 0.1
}
```

## Example Implementation

```typescript theme={"system"}
import { SolanaAgentKit } from "solana-agent-kit";

async function stakeSOL(agent: SolanaAgentKit) {
  try {
    // Stake 1 SOL
    const signature = await agent.methods.stake(1);
    console.log("Staking successful:", signature);
    
    // You'll receive jupSOL tokens in return
    const jupsolBalance = await agent.methods.getBalance(
      new PublicKey("jupSoLaHXQiZZTSfEWMTRRgpnyFm8f6sZdosWBjx93v")
    );
    console.log("jupSOL balance:", jupsolBalance);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Staking failed:", error);
  }
}
```

## Implementation Details

* Uses Jupiter's validator for staking
* Converts SOL to jupSOL tokens
* Automatically handles transaction versioning
* Includes proper transaction confirmation
* Provides liquid staking position

## Response Format

```typescript theme={"system"}
// Successful response
{
  status: "success",
  message: "Staked successfully",
  transaction: "4VfgJ5vVZxUxefDGqzqkVLHzHxVTyYH9StYyHKgvHYmXJgqJKxEqy9k4Rz9LpXrHF9kUZB7",
  amount: 1
}

// Error response
{
  status: "error",
  message: "Error message here",
  code: "ERROR_CODE"
}
```

## Error Handling

```typescript theme={"system"}
try {
  const signature = await agent.methods.stake(amount);
} catch (error) {
  if (error.message.includes("insufficient funds")) {
    // Handle insufficient SOL balance
  } else if (error.message.includes("slippage")) {
    // Handle price movement
  }
}
```

## Best Practices

1. **Balance Verification**
   * Check SOL balance before staking
   * Account for transaction fees
   * Consider minimum stake amounts

2. **Transaction Management**
   * Monitor transaction status
   * Implement proper error handling
   * Use appropriate commitment levels

3. **Security**
   * Verify transaction details
   * Double-check amounts
   * Keep private keys secure

4. **User Experience**
   * Show transaction progress
   * Display staking rewards
   * Explain jupSOL conversion

## Important Notes

* Minimum staking amount: 0.1 SOL
* jupSOL token address: `jupSoLaHXQiZZTSfEWMTRRgpnyFm8f6sZdosWBjx93v`
* Returns liquid staking token (jupSOL)
* Staking rewards auto-compound
* No unbonding period required

## Related Functions

* `getBalance`: Check SOL/jupSOL balances
* `transfer`: Send SOL/jupSOL tokens
* `trade`: Swap between SOL and jupSOL