Staking · Alternatives
The best Sanctum Validator LSTs alternatives in 2026
Sanctum offers Solana liquid staking through validator LSTs, but check each pool’s fees, yield and risks before depositing. If Sanctum Validator LSTs is not the right fit, these 12 reviewed Staking options are the closest matches, ranked by SkyBitcoins score. Read our full Sanctum Validator LSTs review
At a glance
Sanctum Validator LSTs vs the alternatives
| dApp | Score | TVL | Chains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score 4.8 out of 10 | $1.58B | 1 | |
| Score 7.0 out of 10 | $201M | 1 | |
| Score 7.0 out of 10 | — | 1 | |
| Wrapped Steth | Score 6.8 out of 10 | — | 1 |
| Score 6.7 out of 10 | $811M | 1 | |
| Score 6.7 out of 10 | $9.95M | 1 | |
| Score 6.6 out of 10 | $612M | 1 | |
| Score 6.5 out of 10 | $1.05M | 1 | |
| Sol Blaze | Score 6.5 out of 10 | — | 1 |
| Score 6.5 out of 10 | — | 1 | |
| Score 6.4 out of 10 | $918M | 1 | |
| Score 6.4 out of 10 | $522M | 1 | |
| Score 6.4 out of 10 | $11.9M | 1 |
Ranked
Top Sanctum Validator LSTs alternatives
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Marinade Liquid Staking
Staking · Solana
Marinade offers native and liquid SOL staking on Solana, plus a USDC yield option. Compare the flexibility and risks of each route before connecting a wallet.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $201M−7.0% - 2
Marinade Finance
Staking · Solana
Marinade lets you stake SOL natively or receive liquid-staking token mSOL, and also offers a USDC lending strategy. It is non-custodial, but fees, live returns and detailed risk terms need checking before you commit funds.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL — - 3
Wrapped Steth
Staking · Ethereum
Wrapped stETH (wstETH) turns Lido’s stETH into a token whose balance stays fixed while its value in stETH can grow. It is useful in DeFi, but it carries staking, smart-contract and market risks.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL — - 4
Kinetiq kHYPE
Staking · Hyperliquid L1
Kinetiq kHYPE turns staked HYPE into a liquid token you can use in DeFi, but the real withdrawal path and reward fee need checking before you deposit.
ScoreScore 6.7 out of 10TVL $811M−12.4% - 5
Hipo
Staking · TON
Hipo is a TON liquid-staking app for GRAM. You receive hGRAM for your stake, but rewards vary and smart-contract and token-liquidity risks remain.
ScoreScore 6.7 out of 10TVL $9.95M−20.0% - 6
Liquid Collective
Staking · Ethereum
Liquid Collective offers liquid staking through LsETH on Ethereum and LsSOL on Solana, with a compliance-focused design. Check its unpublished fees and redemption details before minting.
ScoreScore 6.6 out of 10TVL $612M−1.7% - 7
Laine SOL
Staking · Solana
Laine SOL offers native SOL staking and liquid staking through laineSOL. The pool fee is shown as zero, but check the validator and pool risks before committing funds.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $1.05M−6.8% - 8
Sol Blaze
Staking · Solana
SolBlaze lets you stake SOL for bSOL, a liquid staking token that can be used in DeFi. Check the variable instant-swap fee and the protocol’s audit details before staking.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 9
Hubra
Staking · Solana
Hubra is a Solana staking app for native SOL, liquid-staked raSOL and automated USDC yield. Self-custody and a long-running validator are positives, but check fees and the risks of liquid staking or USDC lending before committing funds.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 10
Jito Liquid Staking
Staking · Solana
JitoSOL lets you stake SOL on Solana while keeping a liquid token for DeFi use. Its staking and MEV rewards accrue in JitoSOL’s value, but fees, redemption details and audit scope need checking before you commit funds.
ScoreScore 6.4 out of 10TVL $918M−7.2% - 11
mETH Protocol
Staking · Ethereum
mETH Protocol lets you stake ETH on Ethereum and receive a liquid token, but check the current yield, redemption queue and fees before depositing.
ScoreScore 6.4 out of 10TVL $522M−2.7% - 12
Hubra Staked SOL
Staking · Solana
Hubra lets you delegate SOL to its validator or mint raSOL for a liquid staking position. Check the live exit quote and understand the extra risks of raSOL before committing funds.
ScoreScore 6.4 out of 10TVL $11.9M−18.8%