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# Overview

Staking is the process of delegating your Solana tokens to a validator, locking them into the network’s consensus mechanism in exchange for rewards. This mechanism helps secure the blockchain while allowing token holders to earn additional SOL.

At Starke Finance, staking is the foundation of our platform. We run **enterprise-grade validator operations** with a focus on performance, compliance, and resilience:

* **Certifications:** [ISO 27001 & SOC 2](https://starke.finance/trust-center)
* **Custody Integration:** Seamless support with regulated custodians for institutional staking
* **Infrastructure:** Redundant, multi-region setup with bare-metal servers to ensure maximum uptime
* **Reliability:** 99.999% availability over the last 12 months
* **Fees:** 0% validator commission. Delegators keep 100% of their staking rewards
* **Funding our vision:** By staking with Starke Validator, delegators not only earn rewards but also directly support the development of Starke Finance and its mission to bridge TradFi and DeFi.

As we expand, our staking service is evolving into a multichain focus, extending our institutional-grade reliability beyond Solana.


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