LST – The Core Platform Helping Solayer Expand the Restaking Ecosystem on Solana

In previous sections, we talked a lot about "restaking SOL" – one of the breakthroughs of @solayer_labs. However, the reality is that most users entering this ecosystem will not start directly from "raw" SOL. Instead, they will participate through a familiar, flexible asset that is increasingly becoming the lifeblood of DeFi on Solana: Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs). Understanding the role of LST is not just about grasping a small technical detail, but it is the key to seeing why #Solayer can seamlessly integrate into the current Solana economy, while also creating a new growth momentum for the entire ecosystem. What is LST? If you have ever participated in DeFi on Solana, you surely know names like mSOL (Marinade), JitoSOL (Jito) or bSOL (BlazeStake). The mechanism works very simply: When you stake SOL through these protocols, you will receive a corresponding LST. The value of LST grows according to the staking rewards from the Solana network. More importantly, LST is a standard SPL token, which means you can fully trade, lend, or use it as collateral in DeFi. In other words, LST has solved the first problem of staking: eliminating the opportunity cost when capital is locked. Instead of SOL being "frozen" in staking, LST provides the ability to both retain staking profits and maintain liquidity. Why does Solayer build its foundation on LST? The decision to choose LST as the primary asset for restaking activities is not random, but rather an extremely wise strategy. This is what makes Solayer not a separate system, but a natural extension of DeFi on Solana.

1. Smooth user experience Currently, most of the SOL being staked on Solana has been "wrapped" into LST. Solayer understands this and chooses to accept LST directly. As a result, users do not need to withdraw their stake or change their familiar strategy. They just need to bring mSOL, JitoSOL, or bSOL they have in their wallet to send to Solayer to start restaking immediately.
2. High compatibility with DeFi LST is inherently the perfect "composable" asset: easy to integrate with smart contracts and other DeFi applications. This allows Solayer to be both simpler and more secure, while also opening up the possibility of developing many new products. Imagine protocols that can manage restaking positions for you, or even provide leveraged restaking services – all built on the LST foundation.
3. Take advantage of available liquidity Choosing LST means Solayer instantly connects with a capital source of billions of dollars that has formed and operates extremely robustly on Solana. Instead of forcing users to move their assets, Solayer "meets them right where they are," harnessing the power of the network and the liquidity that LST providers have spent years building. Resonance effect: Solayer + LST = Flywheel growth The combination of Solayer and LST is not just a technical solution but also creates a perfect incentive mechanism: Users: gain additional profit from restaking without changing habits. LST providers: benefit from growing demand, as users are motivated to hold more LST. Solayer: rapidly expands through deep integration with existing staking protocols. From here, a natural growth "flywheel" is activated: restaking drives LST demand → stronger LST attracts more users → LST integrates with Solayer → Solayer experiences explosive growth. Conclusion LST is not just a "bridge" for SOL to participate in Solayer. They are a strategic foundation that helps this protocol integrate deeply into the Solana ecosystem, minimizing user barriers, and creating new layers of liquidity – profits. If traditional staking solves the problem of "locked capital", then Solayer along with LST is taking a step further: turning moving capital into super-efficient capital. This is precisely why LST is the soul of Solayer and will play a decisive role in promoting Solana to become one of the most dynamic DeFi hubs. ​$LAYER #BuiltonSolayer