Jito review
Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Jito turns SOL into JitoSOL through liquid staking, and it suits holders who want staking yield without handing their tokens to a company. Custody is non custodial, the lock-up terms are No lockups, and yield runs 6.3% to 7.9% against a median of 7% across the earn listings here.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Liquid staking: SOL deposited leaves as JitoSOL, and custody stays non custodial
- No lockups, so the position can be sold or unstaked whenever the holder wants
- Yield of 6.3% to 7.9% on the Solana side, in the middle of the earn listings here at 7%
- Support sits in the help centre, which appears on 79.6% of the listings tracked
Cons
- A narrow asset focus: SOL and JitoSOL is the whole exposure offered
- Support runs on help centre only, with no live channel listed
- The liquid staking model covers 4.2% of the earn listings here, so it is a small club
Who it suits
- SOL holders who want to stake without a fixed term
- Self-custody users who would rather hold JitoSOL than sit on a staked position
- Anyone comparing Solana staking options and weighing flexibility against rate
Who should look elsewhere
- Bit2Me, if a wider coin list and yield of 0.5% to 19.2% matter more than Solana exposure
- bunq Crypto Spain, if a bank app with a stated 8.25% fits the use better
- VaultLeap, if earning on USDC suits the plan
How Jito compares
Frequently asked questions
What does Jito do with SOL?+
Jito takes SOL and returns JitoSOL through liquid staking, and both SOL and JitoSOL make up the listed exposure. Custody is non custodial, so the tokens stay with the holder rather than in an account held for them. Yield on this route runs 6.3% to 7.9%.
Is there a lock-up period?+
No. The lock-up terms are listed as No lockups, which is why the position suits anyone who may need to move funds quickly. There is no fixed term to sit through before selling or unstaking, and the JitoSOL token trades like any other token.
How much can Jito earn?+
The yield runs 6.3% to 7.9% on the Solana staking route. For context, the median across earn listings here is 7% and the upper end reaches 21%, so the Solana figure sits in the middle of the pack rather than at the top. Rates move with the network.
How is the money held?+
Custody is non custodial, so the assets never sit with a company account. Self-custody listings make up 29.9% of the brands tracked here, so this is a smaller group but a clearer one. Keeping control of the tokens is the main draw for this kind of product.
Which assets are supported?+
The supported assets are SOL and JitoSOL, so this is a Solana product rather than a general earn account with a long coin list. Anyone after stablecoin income would look elsewhere, for example VaultLeap, which earns on USDC rather than a Solana position.
How does support work?+
Support runs through the help centre, with questions answered in writing rather than in the moment. Help centres appear on 79.6% of the listings here, while live chat covers 34.9% and phone support 44.7%, so a phone call is not part of the offer.
Is Jito regulated?+
Jito runs as a protocol rather than a company account, and no regulator or licence appears with it. The yield comes from staking rewards paid in SOL, not from interest on deposits. Of the brands listed for comparison, 355 hold a licence, and Jito is not among them.
How does Jito compare with custodial earn accounts?+
Custodial accounts make up 51% of brands here, and the liquid staking model covers 4.2%. Jito sits on the other side of that split, pairing staking yield with non custodial custody and No lockups, so the holder keeps control of the tokens throughout.
Sources
- cryptonewssol.com/staking/solana-staking-apy checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Yield
“JitoSOL | ~6.3-7.9%”
- jito.network/docs/jitosol/introduction-to-jito checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Support channels
“Jito is the liquid staking service for Solana that distributes MEV rewards to holders.”
- jito.network/jitosol checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Supported assets, Custody, Lock-up terms
“Deposit SOL and receive JitoSOL, a liquid token representing your staked position.”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.