Hey folks, if you're into Solana and DeFi, you've probably heard the buzz around liquid staking. It's a way to stake your crypto assets like SOL without locking them up, so you can still use them in other protocols while earning rewards. Well, Hylo just leveled up the game with their launch of Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) on Solana, and it's all detailed in this fresh thread from their official X account.

The announcement kicked off with a sleek video showcasing the new feature—think glowing interfaces and quick demos of how to stake your SOL. Hylo teases: "What if your staked SOL did more than just earn yield?" And boy, do they deliver on that promise.

Diving into the details, Hylo's LSTs are all about vertical integration and smart distribution. Partnering with SentinelStake, every SOL you stake through Hylo powers their very own validator. This isn't just about earning—it's about building a robust ecosystem. Remember their earlier launch of the Hylo validator back in July? That was the foundation, and now LSTs are stacking on top of it.

Hylo offers two flavors of LSTs to suit different strategies:

• hyloSOL: This one's for those chasing solid returns. It delivers amplified yield with low fees, boasting 7 to 10% APY and standard XP (that's experience points, likely tied to their rewards program or future airdrops).

• hyloSOL+: Geared toward maxing out XP, this SOL-pegged LST redirects all yield back into hyloSOL to bootstrap early staking. You get 0% APY but the maximum XP possible—perfect if you're playing the long game for points and rankings.

For more on the mechanics, check out Hylo's docs on hyloSOL.

The thread wraps up with a call to action: Stake your SOL via Hylo to maximize XP in Season 0 and earn competitive rewards backed by their validator. Head over to hylo.so/lst to get started and climb those ranks.

Community reactions are pouring in, with folks like @FabianoSolana calling it a "very gud alternative to xSOL," and others hyped about the potential collaborations, like with Sanctum. It's clear this launch is resonating in the Solana space.

If you're a blockchain practitioner looking to stay ahead, Hylo's LSTs could be a smart addition to your toolkit. They blend yield farming with points optimization, all while supporting the network through their validator. Keep an eye on Hylo's X thread for updates—Solana's DeFi scene just got a bit more exciting.