Marinade Select.
Stake with a curated set of validators.
Marinade Select offers a curated set of validators with verified identity, strong performance, and zero tolerance for malicious MEV — built for institutions and stakers who value transparency.
How it works
Connect your wallet and choose how much Solana to stake. Your funds stay in your wallet — Marinade handles delegation securely and non-custodially.
Simply switch the delegation strategy from Max Yield to Select. Your stake will be routed to a curated set of trusted validators.
Enjoy competitive APY with lower risk — powered by validators selected for reliability, ethics, and transparency.
How we pick trusted validators?
Marinade Select isn’t about the biggest names or the lowest fees — it’s about the right values. Marinade hand-picks validators with verified identity, a track record of reliability, and a clear commitment to Solana’s long-term health. No anonymous operators. No shady tactics. Just good actors running great infrastructure.
KYB-verified and trusted
Every validator is a real-world, known entity — no anonymous operators. Marinade verify identities and reputations to ensure trust at the source.
No MEV abuse, ever
All validators commit to ethical on-chain behavior — no front-running, no sandwiching. Your stake won’t be used to exploit the network.
Long-term contributors to the Solana
Marinade only include validators who are active, long-term contributors to the Solana ecosystem —chosen for values and performance.
Why Marinade
You also get all this — by default
Every stake through Marinade includes these powerful features.
Protected Staking Rewards
Cover validator downtime and commission changes with our on-chain security protocol.
Rewards Reporting
Understand your staking to the detail. Export your data to your TAX reporting tool with ease.
Instant Unstake
Your liquidity is our priority - enjoy instant access to your funds via Marinade's instant unstake.