Marinade Finance

Marinade Finance is a Solana-native staking platform designed to maximize staking rewards while supporting network decentralization and security. It automates the delegation of SOL tokens to a curated set of high-performance validators through an open marketplace where validators bid for stake, optimizing yields for users. Marinade offers both native staking and liquid staking via its mSOL token, which represents staked SOL and can be used in DeFi protocols to unlock additional yield opportunities. The platform emphasizes non-custodial control, meaning users retain ownership of their tokens at all times without lockups or smart contract risk.

The platform targets both individual stakers and institutional users, providing features like instant unstaking for liquidity, protected staking rewards that absorb validator underperformance or fee changes, and SOC 2 Type I & II certifications for institutional-grade security. Marinade’s automated delegation strategy continuously monitors validator performance and redistributes stake to maximize returns and reinforce Solana’s decentralization by spreading stake across 100+ validators. It also integrates with major custodians such as BitGo, Bitwise, Zodia, and Copper, enabling seamless onboarding for institutional clients.

Marinade differentiates itself through its Stake Auction Marketplace, which transparently incentivizes validators to compete for stake by sharing priority fees and rewards, and its Protected Staking Rewards mechanism that stabilizes user returns despite validator risks. The platform’s open governance via the MNDE token allows community participation in protocol decisions. With over 150,000 users and a total value locked exceeding 150,000 SOL, Marinade is a leading solution for Solana staking. Developers can integrate Marinade using its TypeScript/JavaScript and Rust SDKs, and access APIs for delegation strategy and staking stats. Comprehensive documentation and community support are available to facilitate adoption.