> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.synatra.xyz/synthetic-staking/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.synatra.xyz/synthetic-staking/what-is-synthetic-staking.md).

# What is synthetic staking?

Synthetic Staking is a way to earn passive yield on Solana. Synthetic staking mimics the user experience of liquid staking while using active strategies to earn yield under the hood. The yield is compounded automatically returned to you when you unstake.

#### Synatra has the following pools live:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="ySOL Pool" %}
Stake SOL and earn yield through a combination of:

* [cash and carry arbitrage](/synthetic-staking/how-does-this-generate-yield/cash-and-carry-arbitrage.md)
* [hedged carry trade](/synthetic-staking/how-does-this-generate-yield/hedged-carry-trade.md)
* [depeg arbitrage](/synthetic-staking/how-does-this-generate-yield/depeg-arbitrage.md)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="yUSD Pool" %}
Stake SOL and earn yield through:

* [cash and carry arbitrage](/synthetic-staking/how-does-this-generate-yield/cash-and-carry-arbitrage.md)
* [hedged carry trade](/synthetic-staking/how-does-this-generate-yield/hedged-carry-trade.md)
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

These actively managed pools are assisted using in-house bots to facilitate the management and optimize yield. Withdraw times have reduced down to to about 24hrs.

The stats button on the top right corner of the UI shows the strategies, protocols, and asset exposure of each pool.

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