Updated September 29, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Jito vs Kraken Staking
Kraken Staking
Higher score in this comparison
Jito
What sets them apart
| Compare | JitoReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Kraken StakingReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Yield | 6.3% to 7.9% | 0.1% to 21%Higher |
| Supported assets | SOL, JitoSOL | ATOM, SCRT, KSM, DYM, FLOW, MON, KAVA, XTZ, INJ, GRT, AVAX, TIA, NEAR, SOL, SEI, TRX, POL, DOT, ETH, HYPE, SUI, BNB, BTC, ADA, MINA, TAO, FLOWH, AKT, ALGO, APT, CELO, CSPR, CTC, CTSI, DASH, DCR |
| Lock-up terms | No lockups | None for flexible (unstake any time); bonded has a lock-in period (e.g. 21D for ATOM) |
| Custody | Non custodial | Custodial |
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Key differences
- Yield is higher at Kraken Staking: 0.1% to 21% vs 6.3% to 7.9%.
- Supported assets: only Jito offers JitoSOL.
- Supported assets: only Kraken Staking offers ATOM, SCRT, KSM.
- Support channels: only Kraken Staking offers Phone, Community.
Our verdict on each
Jito
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.
Kraken Staking
Kraken Staking suits holders who want to earn on proof-of-stake coins without handling their own keys, with rates running 0.1% to 21%. Flexible staking has no lock-in, liquid staking is listed, and Payward Europe Solutions Limited is licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland MiCA CASP 9845003D98SCC2851458.
Score breakdown
| Area | Jito | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.2 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 10.0 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Jito | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Not confirmed | Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) MiCA CASP 5299005V5GBSN2A4C303 |
| Bermuda | Not confirmed | |
| Ireland | Not confirmed | Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) MiCA CASP 9845003D98SCC2851458 |
| United States | Not confirmed |
Ranges side by side
| Fact | Jito | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Yield | 6.3% to 7.9% | 0.1% to 21% |
A third option
KuCoin Earn has yield at 0.57% to 100%, against 6.3% to 7.9% for Jito and 0.1% to 21% for Kraken Staking.
KuCoin Earn reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Jito | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto staking and earn | 136 of 179 | 6 of 179 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Jito | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Liquid staking | Liquid staking |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Payward Europe Solutions Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Ireland |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2011 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Help centre, Phone, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Jito | Kraken Staking | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 6.3% to 7.9%below the median | 0.1% to 21%highest quarter | 8 |
Median across 69 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Jito
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%
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
Kraken Staking
Pros
- Flexible staking has no lock-in, while bonded staking adds one, so you choose how quickly you can exit.
- A long supported list, ATOM, SCRT and KSM, puts major assets and newer layer-one coins in one account.
- Support runs through help centre, phone and community, so a phone line sits alongside the help centre and the community.
Cons
- Custody is custodial, custodial: the exchange holds the staked coins, so every staked position depends on one operator.
- Lock-up terms differ by plan: flexible staking has none, while bonded staking carries a lock-in period, so a quick exit depends on the plan.
- Rates run 0.1% to 21%, a wide spread, so a headline figure says little about what a given coin pays.
Who each suits
Jito
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
Kraken Staking
Who it suits
- Holders of coins in ATOM, SCRT and KSM who want a steady return without moving keys off the exchange they already use.
- Long-term holders comfortable leaving staked coins in custodial form, custodial, and letting the exchange run the validator side.
- EU customers who want a staking product from an operator licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland, MiCA CASP 9845003D98SCC2851458, and in Austria.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for people who want to hold their own keys, since custody is custodial, custodial. VaultLeap is a different route, built around USDC outside an exchange.
- Not for anyone chasing the highest end of the rate range who would rather have a tighter band, where Bit2Me, 0.5% to 19.2%, may suit better.
- bunq Crypto Spain fits those who want a euro bank account alongside a stated return of 8.25% rather than a long staking list.
Questions about each
Jito
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.
Kraken Staking
What yield does Kraken Staking pay?+
The listed rates run 0.1% to 21% across the supported coins, with the higher figures attached to a smaller group of assets. Because the range is wide, it is worth checking the number for the coin you actually hold rather than reading the top as typical.
Which coins can I stake?+
The supported list is long: ATOM, SCRT and KSM. Major assets sit alongside liquid-staking and layer-one tokens, so a portfolio can be spread across chains rather than concentrated in one. Availability depends on the coin, and each carries its own rate, which is why the 0.1% to 21% range is so wide.
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