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url: 'https://docs.jpool.one/user-docs/getting-started.md'
description: >-
  Get started with JPool. Set up a Solana wallet, choose a staking strategy, and
  stake SOL to earn rewards with JPool's liquid and native staking options.
---

# Getting Started

Welcome to JPool! This guide walks you through everything you need to start staking SOL and earning rewards.

::: info
We keep a transparent up to date list of fees on our [info page](https://app.jpool.one/pool-info). In case of any fee changes, we will announce them in advance.
:::

::: tip New to liquid staking?
Get familiar with the essentials first: [JSOL and APY](./core-concepts/jsol-and-apy.md), [using JSOL in DeFi](./core-concepts/using-jsol-in-defi.md), and [how rewards accrue](./core-concepts/how-rewards-accrue.md).
:::

## Set up a wallet

To interact with JPool, you need a Solana-compatible wallet. Here are the most popular options:

Once your wallet is set up, fund it with SOL (you can buy SOL on any major exchange and transfer it to your wallet address).

## Choose how to stake

JPool offers five ways to stake to suit different needs. Pick the one that aligns with your goals, or [compare them side by side](./strategies/overview.md):

[Stake now](https://app.jpool.one/staking) · [Learn more](./strategies/liquid-staking.md)

[Stake natively](https://app.jpool.one/staking/native) · [Learn more](./strategies/native-staking.md)

[Stake smart](https://app.jpool.one/strategies/incentive-staking) · [Learn more](./strategies/smart-staking.md)

[Stake direct](https://app.jpool.one/strategies/direct-staking) · [Learn more](./strategies/direct-staking.md)

[Stake with leverage](https://app.jpool.one/strategies/leveraged-staking) · [Learn more](./strategies/leveraged-staking.md)

Not sure which to pick? Start with Liquid Staking. It's the simplest way to earn rewards.

Once you've staked, you can track your active positions and rewards anytime in your [Portfolio](https://app.jpool.one/portfolio).

## Extra opportunities

Go beyond staking and explore additional ways to earn and engage with the JPool ecosystem:

[Browse validators](https://app.jpool.one/validators) · [Learn more](./strategies/direct-staking.md#how-incentive-rewards-work)

[Enroll](https://campus.jpool.one) · [Learn more](./tools-and-opportunities/solana-campus.md)

[Start Free](https://chainbook.me/register) · [Learn more](./tools-and-opportunities/chainbook.md)