With the launch of Instant Unstake, users can finally get their staked SOL back immediately. No waiting around, no missed opportunities.
This move isn’t just about convenience. It signals a broader trend toward liquidity-first staking solutions. This market has seen explosive growth as investors demand faster, more flexible access to their crypto.
What Is Instant Unstake and Why Does It Matter?
In Solana’s native staking system, locking up your SOL earns you rewards. It is a kind of thank-you for helping secure the network. But traditionally, unstaking meant entering a “cooldown” period, typically lasting about 48 hours, before you could access your tokens again. Marinade’s Instant Unstake feature sidesteps this. By tapping into a deep liquidity pool funded by Marinade and its partners, users can now trade their staked SOL for liquid SOL immediately, paying only a small fee.
This new option addresses a real-world pain point. Imagine you’re an investor and the market shifts suddenly — maybe $SOL spikes or an unexpected opportunity pops up elsewhere. Under the old rules, you’d be stuck watching from the sidelines. With Instant Unstake, you’re back in the driver’s seat, free to react in real time. According to DefiLlama, liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) like Marinade have surged to over $32 billion in total value locked (TVL) across chains as of April 2025, highlighting massive demand for more flexible staking products.
— SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) April 26, 2025
On Solana specifically, the competition is heating up. Just this month, other players like Jito and BlazeStake also announced new liquidity enhancements. Marinade’s Instant Unstake, however, holds an edge by tying directly into Solana’s native staking, preserving all the core benefits, such as decentralization and security, while trimming away the hassle.
More About Marinade Finance
Marinade Finance has officially achieved SOC 2 Type I compliance, marking a major step forward for institutional staking on Solana. For large players like custodians, funds, and enterprises, it’s not just about chasing the highest yield — it’s about trust. SOC 2 is the gold standard for security and compliance across industries, and now Marinade meets that bar, verified through an independent audit.
Marinade is now SOC 2 Type I compliant
A big step forward for institutional staking on Solana.
Because institutions aren’t looking for the highest yield — they’re looking for trust.1/6
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— Marinade
(@MarinadeFinance) April 25, 2025
This certification unlocks a new level of institutional readiness, with secure infrastructure, verified access controls, auditable operations, and stronger regulatory alignment. It signals that Marinade is not just building for today’s users, but for the future of serious, scalable adoption.
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