Launch a Staking Pool on Solana in 2026 — Step-by-Step Guide

How to Launch a Staking Pool on Solana in 2026

If your token holders have no reason to stay, they sell. A staking pool changes that. StakePoint lets any Solana project launch a fully on-chain staking pool in under 5 minutes, with no code, no multisig setup, and full Token-2022 support.

Over 110 staking pools have been created on StakePoint since launch. Projects using staking pools report significantly lower sell pressure within the first 30 days compared to tokens with no staking utility.

Create your staking pool now or read the full guide below.

What Is a Solana Staking Pool?

A Solana staking pool is a smart contract that lets token holders deposit and lock their tokens in exchange for rewards. As the project owner, you define the reward rate, duration, and reward token. Holders who stake can't sell while staked, which reduces circulating supply and stabilises price.

StakePoint staking pools are fully non-custodial. All rules are enforced on-chain by the smart contract. Nobody, including StakePoint, can access staked funds.

What Does It Cost to Create a Staking Pool on Solana?

Creating a staking pool on StakePoint costs 1 SOL. This covers the on-chain account creation and smart contract deployment.

Step-by-Step: How to Create a Staking Pool on Solana

Step 1: Go to For Projects

Visit stakepoint.app/for-projects and connect the wallet holding your project tokens. This wallet will be the pool authority.

Step 2: Click Create Staking Pool

Click the Create Staking Pool button. The pool creation modal will open. You'll configure everything here before deploying.

Step 3: Choose Your Token Type

Select whether your token is SPL or Token-2022. StakePoint supports both standards natively, including Token-2022 tokens with transfer fee extensions, which most other staking platforms on Solana do not support.

Step 4: Set Your Pool Parameters

Configure the following:

Reward token: You can reward stakers with your own token, a different SPL token, or stablecoins. Most projects reward with their own token to incentivise holding.

Reward rate: Set the APR you want to offer stakers. Higher APR attracts more stakers but requires a larger rewards allocation.

Pool duration: Choose how long the pool runs. Options range from 30 days to 365 days or a custom duration. Pools can be topped up with additional rewards before they expire.

Reflection rewards: If your token uses a reflection or tax mechanism, StakePoint supports distributing reflected tokens directly to stakers. Enable this during setup.

Step 5: Deposit Your Rewards Allocation

Transfer the total reward tokens into the pool contract. This is the amount that will be distributed to stakers over the pool duration. The smart contract holds these funds and distributes them automatically based on each staker's share.

Step 6: Confirm and Deploy

Review your settings and confirm the transaction. StakePoint deploys your staking pool on-chain instantly. Your pool appears live on the public pools explorer at stakepoint.app/pools immediately.

Step 7: Share With Your Community

Your pool has a dedicated URL you can share directly. Post it in your Telegram, Discord, and on X. Pin it. The easier you make it for holders to find and stake, the faster your TVL grows.

Pool Types: Standard vs Reflection

StakePoint supports two pool types depending on your token's mechanics.

Standard staking pools distribute a fixed reward token at a set APR. Stakers deposit tokens, earn rewards over time, and can unstake after the lock period. This is the most common pool type and works with any SPL or Token-2022 token.

Reflection staking pools are designed for tokens with built-in tax or reflection mechanisms. When your token generates reflections, StakePoint routes those reflections directly to stakers proportional to their stake. This turns your token's existing mechanics into a staking reward without requiring a separate rewards allocation.

How Staking Pools Reduce Sell Pressure

When holders stake, their tokens are locked in the smart contract for the duration they choose. They cannot sell staked tokens. This directly removes supply from circulation.

The effect compounds over time. As more holders stake, less supply is available on the open market. Combined with the psychological incentive of earning rewards, staking pools are one of the most effective holder retention tools available to Solana project teams.

Projects that launch staking pools within the first week of their token launch tend to see the strongest retention, because early buyers who stake are locked in before the initial hype cycle fades.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to create a staking pool on Solana?

Creating a pool on StakePoint costs 1 SOL for on-chain deployment. There are no monthly fees or ongoing platform charges.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. StakePoint handles all smart contract deployment automatically. You configure your pool through a simple interface and confirm the transaction. No coding, no CLI, no multisig setup required.

What tokens are supported?

StakePoint supports all SPL tokens and Token-2022 tokens, including those with transfer fee extensions. If your token launched on Pump.fun, Raydium LaunchLab, Meteora, or any other Solana launchpad, it is supported.

Can I create multiple staking pools?

Yes. You can create as many pools as you need for the same token or different tokens. Some projects run multiple pools simultaneously with different durations and reward rates to give holders options.

What happens when the pool expires?

When the pool duration ends, stakers can unstake and claim their rewards. Any unclaimed reward tokens remaining in the pool can be withdrawn by the pool authority. You can also top up and extend an active pool before it expires.

Can I change the APR or duration after launching?

Core parameters like APR and duration are set at deployment and cannot be changed. You can top up the rewards allocation to extend the pool before it expires.

Is the pool audited?

Yes. StakePoint's smart contracts are audited. You can view the audit at stakepoint.app/audit.pdf.

Can stakers unstake early?

This depends on the lock period you set during pool creation. If you set a lock period, stakers cannot unstake before it expires. If no lock period is set, stakers can unstake at any time.

Browse Active Solana Staking Pools

All active staking pools on StakePoint are publicly listed at stakepoint.app/pools. Browse by token, APR, TVL, and duration. If you're a holder looking for pools to stake in, this is the explorer.

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