Solana News Today: MoonPay Launches 8.49% Solana Liquid Staking, Surpasses Ethereum Yields

MoonPay has expanded its crypto offerings by introducing liquid staking for Solana, enabling users to earn up to 8.49% annual percentage yield (APY) on their SOL holdings while retaining liquidity. The feature, launched in July 2025, allows investors to stake as little as $1 with no lockup period, generating mpSOL tokens—liquid derivatives of staked SOL—that can be traded or held for yield accumulation every 48 hours. Rewards accrue instantaneously, eliminating the need for extended staking cycles [1]. The service is available in over 100 countries, excluding the European Economic Area and New York, and emphasizes ease of use, with staking or unstaking actions completed in seconds [2].

The move aligns with surging demand for Solana staking, which saw total value staked reach $54 billion in April 2025 as the blockchain outpaced Ethereum in average yields [3]. MoonPay’s liquid staking model directly challenges native Solana staking services like Marinade and Jito, offering comparable or higher returns while targeting mainstream users. By removing barriers such as minimum stake requirements, the platform aims to democratize access to onchain yield generation for retail investors, particularly in markets where crypto adoption is accelerating [4].

The integration of liquid staking reflects a broader shift in user expectations toward flexible financial tools that balance liquidity with passive income. Traditional staking mechanisms often require users to lock assets for extended periods, limiting their ability to respond to market opportunities. MoonPay’s approach addresses this by allowing mpSOL tokens to be utilized in other DeFi activities, such as trading or lending, without compromising yield accumulation [1]. This innovation aligns with Solana’s ecosystem growth, where scalability and transaction speed have attracted developers and users, making liquid staking a critical utility for maintaining liquidity in a fast-moving market [4].

Institutional interest in Solana staking has also risen, with a recent staking ETF crossing $100 million in volume and on-chain activity surging due to major purchases by entities like DeFi Development Corp and Upexi. These trends underscore the blockchain’s appeal as a high-yield alternative to Ethereum, which currently offers around 3.2% APY [5]. MoonPay’s aggressive pricing strategy—8.49% APY—positions it to capture a share of the $150 billion crypto staking market, particularly among users seeking simplicity and high returns. The platform’s focus on accessibility, including support for low-value staking, reinforces its role as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems [4].

MoonPay’s expansion into liquid staking highlights the maturation of Solana’s infrastructure and the industry’s pivot toward hybrid financial models that merge blockchain-native flexibility with conventional yield strategies. As institutional and retail demand for crypto staking accelerates, platforms that prioritize user-friendly design and competitive returns are likely to dominate the space. This development further cements Solana’s position as a hub for innovation in decentralized finance, where high-yield opportunities and liquidity retention coexist [4].

Source:

[1] [MoonPay Launches Solana Staking as Liquid Yield Gains](https://cointelegraph.com/news/moonpay-solana-staking-onchain-yield)

[2] [MoonPay Adds Solana Liquid Staking as Crypto Yield Demand Grows](https://blockonomi.com/moonpay-adds-solana-liquid-staking-as-crypto-yield-demand-grows/)

[3] [MoonPay Launches 8.49% Solana Staking Product](https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-news-today-moonpay-launches-8-49-solana-staking-product-challenges-marinade-jito-2507/)

[4] [MoonPay Rolls Out Liquid Solana Staking With 8.49% Yield](https://coincentral.com/moonpay-rolls-out-liquid-solana-staking-with-8-49-yield/)

[5] [MoonPay Launches 8.49% Solana Staking Product](https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-news-today-moonpay-launches-8-49-solana-staking-product-challenges-marinade-jito-2507/)