How to Stake SOL with Phantom Wallet (Step-by-Step Guide)
Phantom is one of the most popular Solana wallets, making it easy to stake SOL directly from your mobile device.
In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to stake SOL with Phantom using native staking and delegate to Vladika in just a few simple steps.
If you are new to staking, don’t worry, the entire process takes only a minute.
Step 1 Open Phantom and Select SOL
Open the Phantom app on your phone.
On the home screen, go to the Tokens section and tap Solana (SOL).
This will open the SOL asset page where you can access staking options.
Step 2 Tap More and Choose Stake SOL
Under the SOL chart, tap the three-dot menu (More).
From the menu, select Stake SOL.
Step 3 Choose Native Staking
Phantom will offer two options:
Liquid Staking and Native Staking
For delegating directly to a validator like Vladika, choose Native Staking.
We recommend native staking if you want direct validator delegation and full control over your stake.
If you would like to understand the difference, read our article: Native Staking vs Liquid Staking
Step 4 Search for Vladika
In the validator search field, type Vladika.
Select Vladika from the list of validators.
Step 5 Enter the Amount and Confirm
Enter the amount of SOL you would like to stake.
Then tap Stake to confirm the transaction.
Your SOL will begin activating and will start earning rewards after the next epoch.
When Do Rewards Start?
After staking, your SOL first enters the activating phase.
You can track the status of your staking position on the SOL coin page in the Your Stake section, where Phantom will show your delegated amount and its current status.
Once the status changes from Activating to Active, your SOL begins earning rewards.
This usually happens after the next Solana epoch, which typically takes around 2 days.
Why Stake with Vladika?
At Vladika, we offer:
- 0% commission
- 100% MEV rewards
- high validator uptime
- transparent long-term staking approach
Use our calculator to estimate your rewards before staking!
Delegating Solana via the Phantom wallet using native staking to a high-performance validator like Vladika represents one of the safest and most efficient methods to generate passive cryptocurrency income. By bypassing complex decentralized finance protocols and utilizing non-custodial native delegation, token holders retain full ownership of their assets while earning compounding epoch rewards backed by 0% commission structures and robust Maximal Extractable Value optimization.
Staking Parameter Vladika Validator Specification Ecosystem Benchmark Wallet Interface Phantom Wallet (Mobile & Extension) Non-custodial Web3 Wallets Delegation Type Native Staking (Direct On-Chain Delegation) Native vs. Liquid Staking Pools Validator Commission 0% (Zero Fee Model) Average 5% – 8% Market Standard MEV Integration 100% MEV Rewards Passed to Delegators Variable / Partial Distribution Reward Activation Time Next Solana Epoch (~2 Days) 1–3 Epochs depending on network queue
