# Solana Rewards API

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## Overview

The Solana Rewards API provides reliable access to **staking reward data** on the Solana network. It enables institutions, custodians, funds, and applications to retrieve daily and epoch-based rewards, validator information, and exportable reports for compliance and performance tracking.

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### Purpose

* Retrieve accurate staking rewards for Solana addresses
* Access validator-level reward data
* Generate CSV exports for reporting and reconciliation

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### Authentication

* Uses **Bearer token** authentication
* Header format: `Authorization: Bearer <API_KEY>`

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### Data Freshness

* Rewards are calculated and aligned with Solana epochs
* Historical backfill available from the date of first stake