Liquid Staking / MEV

Jito

Solana Data as of March 2026

Jito is a liquid staking protocol on Solana that enhances staking returns by capturing MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) revenue. Users stake SOL and receive JitoSOL, which earns both standard staking rewards and MEV tips. Jito charges 4% of total rewards.

Fee per Transaction

4.00%

4% of staking rewards (not of principal)

Round Trip Cost

N/A

Buy + Sell on $1,000

TVL

~$2B

Largest MEV-enhanced staking on Solana

How It Works

Jito operates a modified Solana validator client that enables MEV extraction through an auction system. Searchers submit transaction bundles and bid for inclusion, with the tips distributed to JitoSOL holders.

JitoSOL uses a value-accruing model similar to mSOL: the exchange rate to SOL increases as rewards accumulate. The effective yield is typically 0.5-1% higher than standard Solana staking due to MEV capture.

The JTO governance token was airdropped in December 2023. Jito's validator client has become the dominant client on Solana, running on over 80% of stake-weighted validators.

Strengths

+MEV-enhanced yield. Captures additional revenue from MEV that standard staking misses, resulting in higher APR.

+Lowest fee among major Solana LSTs. 4% of rewards is lower than Marinade (6%) and significantly lower than Lido (10%).

+Dominant infrastructure. Jito's validator client runs on 80%+ of Solana stake, making it critical network infrastructure.

Risks

xMEV is variable. MEV tips depend on network activity. During quiet periods, the yield premium shrinks.

!Infrastructure concentration. A vulnerability in the Jito client could affect the majority of Solana validators.

!MEV ethics debate. MEV extraction is controversial; some view it as extracting value from regular users.

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Disclosure: This profile is provided for informational purposes only. White & TT does not hold a position in JTO. Fee data reflects publicly documented parameters as of March 2026. Always verify current fees on the protocol. This is not financial advice.

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