TLDR
- MoonPay has launched a new liquid Solana staking service with an annual yield of 8.49%.
- Users can stake as little as one dollar worth of SOL and receive rewards every two days through the mpSOL token.
- The service has no lockup period and allows users to unstake their tokens at any time.
- The staking feature is available in most regions but is currently not offered in New York and the European Economic Area.
- MoonPay recently obtained a BitLicense from New York regulators, expanding its digital asset operations across the United States.
MoonPay has launched a new liquid staking program for Solana holders, offering a competitive 8.49% annual yield. The service requires no lockup period and provides users with full flexibility to stake or unstake anytime. This rollout marks the company’s latest move to expand its Web3 product suite amid rising investor demand for onchain yield.
The staking feature is now live in most global regions but excludes New York and the European Economic Area. Users can stake as little as $1 in SOL and will receive a yield-bearing token called mpSOL. Rewards accrue every two days and users can swap mpSOL back to unstaked SOL at any time.
With this launch, MoonPay enters a fast-growing space already populated by Solana-native platforms such as Marinade and Jito. While those platforms also offer liquid staking, MoonPay aims to simplify the experience for new users. The company continues to position itself as a mainstream gateway into crypto-based financial products.
MoonPay Targets Everyday Users with Flexible Staking Access
MoonPay designed its Solana staking feature to resemble a traditional savings experience with blockchain-based rewards backing the returns. It uses mpSOL to represent staked assets, which users can trade freely without needing to unlock or wait. The token’s reward structure updates approximately every 48 hours and aligns with Solana’s native yield mechanisms.
The company seeks to remove technical hurdles commonly associated with staking platforms. It provides a user-friendly interface and allows micro-stakes starting from just one dollar. This opens the opportunity for retail users who want to earn passive income without deep crypto knowledge.
MoonPay has emphasized accessibility and regulatory compliance in its latest feature rollout. The firm recently secured a BitLicense from New York State, granting it broader authority to operate across the U.S. This regulatory milestone strengthens its positioning among a select group of licensed digital asset providers.
our new Staking experience is designed to be easy to use, and you can stake or unstake in seconds, earning passive rewards every 2 days
currently available in 100+ countries, including the US (except NY), Canada, UK, and the rest of the world (excluding the EEA)
— MoonPay 🟣 (@moonpay) July 23, 2025
Solana Staking Sees Accelerating Institutional and Retail Growth
Solana staking continues to attract rising institutional and retail interest, particularly due to its high average returns. Recent data showed Solana’s staking value temporarily overtook Ethereum’s, with $53.9 billion versus $53.7 billion in April. This shift highlighted the growing appeal of higher-yield, low-friction networks like Solana.
Institutions have also expanded their exposure through Solana-based exchange-traded products and bulk token acquisitions. A new Solana staking ETF reached $100 million in trading volume within two weeks of launch. Meanwhile, companies like Upexi and DeFi Development Corp disclosed large-scale token purchases to build long-term holdings. Robinhood also entered the staking arena by supporting both ETH and Solana staking for its U.S. users.
