Sanctum is a specialized AMM protocol for LST (Liquid Staking Token) assets on the Solana network, allowing users to trade and provide flexible liquidation with just a single Token .
Launched to increase liquidation for Liquid Staking projects, Sanctum quickly became the leading platform in the Solana ecosystem with over $1.58 billion TVL (August 2025) and over 100,000 users participating in the Wonderland campaign.
- Sanctum is the ultimate AMM for LST assets on Solana, featuring Infinity pool and INF Token .
- Products like Instant Unstake, The Router and Gateway help speed up transactions, reduce fees, and optimize the experience.
- The project has strong Capital , an experienced team and a large ecosystem of strategic partners.
What is Sanctum?
Sanctum is an AMM platform specifically designed for Liquid Staking Token (LST) assets in the Solana network, powered by the Infinity liquidation pool and represented by the INF Token .
The project aims to increase liquidation for Liquid Staking protocols such as Marinade, Jito, BlazeStake…
Through the Wonderland campaign, Sanctum attracted over 100,000 users and reached a TVL of $1.58 billion (August 2025, data from defillama ).
“Liquidation is the heartbeat of the LST ecosystem, and Sanctum is becoming the lifeblood of Solana.”
— Austin Federa, Head of Strategy, Solana Foundation (2025)
In addition, the trend of expanding LST liquidation is also being closely monitored on major trading platforms.
BingX provides in-depth market analysis on Solana and Liquid Staking, helping investors grasp TVL trends, Capital flows, and profit opportunities from protocols like Sanctum.
This allows users to make strategic decisions when participating in Staking or farming on the Solana ecosystem.
What is the purpose of Sanctum?
Sanctum focuses on solving the liquidation problem for LST assets, which are often stuck during Stake.
By providing a fast and low-fee trading environment, the project supports scaling of Liquid Staking protocols on Solana.
Products like Infinity, Instant Unstake, and The Router enable users to swap, Stake , or unstake instantly without time or Capital constraints, improving asset efficiency in DeFi .
What are Sanctum's main products?
Sanctum's product suite includes Infinity, Instant Unstake, The Router, and Sanctum Gateway. Each product plays a different Vai in improving user experience and optimizing liquidation in the Solana ecosystem.
What is Infinity?
Infinity is Sanctum's only liquidation pool, holding up to 35 different LSTs, including SOL . Users only need one Token to provide liquidation and receive INF Token in return.
INF represents a stake in the Infinity pool and can be used to earn trading fees or participate in other DeFi activities such as lending, farming on Meteora or marginFi.
“Infinity is a step forward in making liquidation provision simpler and more efficient.”
— HY, Co-founder Sanctum (Interview with Solana News, 2025)
Infinity Liquidation Provider Guide
To provide liquidation, users go to app.sanctum.so , select Infinity, choose the desired Token , and then receive INF Token. Users can earn transaction fees corresponding to the INF holding.
What is Instant Unstake?
Instant Unstake allows users to withdraw SOL instantly from Liquid Staking protocols instead of waiting for the usual 2–3 days. This product uses a reserve pool of 210,000 SOL to process instant requests.
When unstaking, Sanctum receives the user's Stake account and returns SOL minus a 0.01% fee. This method gives users flexibility in Capital, but carries a small risk if the smart contract encounters an error during the account transfer process.
“Instant Unstake opens up a new dimension to liquidation management, balancing speed and security.”
— Messari Research, DeFi on Solana Report Q3/2025
What is The Router?
The Router acts as a dedicated aggregator for LST, allowing users to swap or unstake quickly through Stake account without going through an AMM pool.
This approach eliminates slippage risk and reduces transaction costs, making switching between LSTs on Solana seamless and optimized. The router is also compatible with Jupiter – the largest Dex Aggregator in the ecosystem.
“The Router makes LST swaps 3x faster and saves 40% on Medium Gas Price .”
— Sanctum Internal Report, July 2025
What is Sanctum Gateway?
Launched in July 2025 after merging with IronForge, Sanctum Gateway is an infrastructure aggregator that enables faster, more cost-effective, and more stable transaction processing on Solana.
Gateway applies a two-stage Optimize and Delivery mechanism to optimize performance.
This technology enables parallel routing across RPCs, Jito Bundles, Triton Cascade, and Paladin, increasing transaction completion rates even when the Solana network is congested.
Gateway also has the ability to refund unnecessary priority fees, significantly reducing costs.
| Characteristic | Sanctum Gateway | Other tools |
|---|---|---|
| Routing mechanism | Parallel, multi-channel | Single line |
| Transaction fees | Automatic refund | Permanent |
| Processing speed | High, even when the network is congested | Network Dependency |
| Integration capabilities | Customize API, no need to modify code | Limit |
What is Sanctum's CLOUD Token ?
CLOUD is the native Token of the Sanctum ecosystem, deployed on Solana with a total supply of 1 billion CLOUD. This Token serves for governance, Staking , and liquidation incentives in the project's pools.
CLOUD Details
- Token name: Sanctum (CLOUD)
- Blockchain : Solana
- Smart Contract: CLoUDKc4Ane7HeQcPpE3YHnznRxhMimJ4MyaUqyHFzAu
- Total supply: 1,000,000,000 CLOUD
CLOUD Allocation Ratio
| Category | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Community | 30% |
| Team | 25% |
| Investors | 13% |
| Reserved | 11% |
| LFG Fund (Launch Liquidity) | 11% (Jupiter holds 1%) |
| Airdrop | 10% |
Currently, about 65.45% of the total CLOUD supply remains unlocked, with a gradual release schedule until 2027.
Sanctum Team, Investors and Partners
The Sanctum team consists of veterans in the Solana ecosystem, notably HY – co-founder, SuperteamSG member and AI developer VTuber.
As of July 2024, Sanctum has raised $37.2 million across three Capital rounds, including Dragonfly Capital (Seed), Solana Ventures, Jump Capital, and an IDO on Jupiter ($31.1 million).
“We invested in Sanctum because they are redefining liquidation management in the Staking world.”
— Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly Capital (2024)
Sanctum's key partners include Birdeye, Switchboard, and protocols in the Solana ecosystem, helping to expand the liquidation network and real-world applications for LST.
Similar projects to Sanctum
Sanctum is modeled after Curve Finance on Ethereum – a specialized AMM for stablecoins and similar assets.
Additionally, Meteora on Solana is also a notable competitor offering multi- Token liquidation and a CLMM model.
| Project | Network | Outstanding features |
|---|---|---|
| Curve Finance | Ethereum | Optimized for stablecoins, high volume |
| Meteora | Solana | Flexible DEX, CLMM and multi- Token support |
| Sanctum | Solana | LST-specific AMM, unique Infinity pool |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sanctum safe?
The platform has been audited by multiple parties within the Solana ecosystem and has not recorded any serious security incidents as of 2025, however users should still manage risks when using smart contracts.
What can INF Token be used for?
INF is used to receive trading fees in the Infinity pool and can participate in other DeFi protocols like Meteora or marginFi.
Is Instant Unstake risky?
Yes, the risk is mainly in the Stake account transfer, but the Sanctum team is constantly updating the smart contract to minimize errors.
Does Sanctum Gateway support all Solana projects?
Yes, Gateway is designed as an open infrastructure layer, allowing API integration without code modification, suitable for any project size.
How is Sanctum different from Meteora?
Sanctum focuses on LST and optimizes single- Token liquidation mechanisms, while Meteora supports multiple assets and CLMM models.
