Transaction Handling

All staking operations return unsigned transactions that you must:

Sign with your wallet's private key (client-side)
Broadcast to the Solana network
Wait for confirmation before proceeding

Note: The API never touches your private keys - all signing happens on your side.

Timing Expectations

Not Instant: Staking changes happen at epoch boundaries
Epoch = ~2-3 days: Plan accordingly
Activation: 1-2 epochs after staking
Deactivation: 1-2 epochs after unstaking
Rewards: Start after activation completes

Costs & Minimums

Rent Exemption: ~0.00228288 SOL per stake account (returned when closed)
Transaction Fees: ~0.000005 SOL per transaction
Minimum Stake: 0.01 SOL (10,000,000 lamports)

Security Reminders

✅ DO: Verify all transaction details before signing ✅ DO: Use secure key management (hardware wallets recommended) ✅ DO: Test with small amounts first ❌ DON'T: Share private keys with anyone or any API ❌ DON'T: Rush - double-check addresses and amounts