Vladika’s Blog

Staking isn’t just numbers and charts — it’s a whole mood.
Behind every juicy APY is a validator with a story. In this blog, we spill the secrets, bust the myths, and give you the real scoop on who’s hot, who’s not, and how to make your SOL work its best. Because darling, you deserve to stake smart.

Solana Staking Glossary: ROD, APY, Commission, MEV Rewards and Vote Credits

12 March 2026

Staking is one of the most popular ways to earn passive income in the Solana ecosystem. By delegating your SOL to a validator, the network begins to distribute rewards for helping maintain the blockc…

Solana Staking Guide 2026

09 March 2026

Stake accounts, epochs, rewards, and risks explained This Solana staking guide explains how staking works, including stake accounts, epochs, reward distribution, and validator performance. By dele…

Native Staking vs Liquid Staking

21 February 2026

As the Solana ecosystem grows, staking SOL is no longer limited to a single approach. Today, users can choose between two main models: native staking and liquid staking. Both methods allow SOL holde…

How to Use Validators.app to Choose the Right Validator

19 January 2026

(And Why Vladika Gets a Perfect Score) When it comes to staking your SOL, trust is everything. But how can you tell whether a validator is worthy of your stake? One of the most reliable tools in…

How to Choose a Reliable Solana Validator

18 January 2026

Not all validators are created equal. While every validator helps secure the Solana network, only a few combine trust, transparency, performance – and real value for their stakers. When you delegate…

SFDP: The Validator seal of quality

17 January 2026

Solana’s rapid growth didn’t happen by accident. Behind the network’s speed and decentralization is a global network of validators — and the Solana Foundation Delegation Program (SFDP) has played a k…