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# What is LSD?

### Introduction

LSD is an AI-assisted liquid staking protocol on Solana.

Users can stake SOL, receive lsdSOL (a liquid staking token), and earn optimized, risk-adjusted returns based on collective strategy preferences.

Sol staking allocation is determined through a quadratic aggregation model and optimized via an AI analysis engine (ASI), ensuring fairness and risk sensitivity.

### Glossary

* lsdSOL — Liquid staking token minted when users stake SOL
* LSD token — Governance and revenue participation token
* Epoch — Solana staking period (\~2–3 days)
* Quadratic Aggregation — Method for combining user strategy preferences emphasizing count over size

### Why LSD Exists

Staking on Solana offers many options, each with different trade-offs:

* Base staking rewards
* MEV incentives
* Additional tokens or points
* Varying levels of liquidity and risk

Choosing and managing these options requires constant monitoring. LSD removes this complexity by handling allocation, optimization, and risk management automatically.