> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.switchboard.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.switchboard.xyz/how-it-works/switchboard-protocol/re-staking.md). # (Re)staking The Switchboard protocol is improving the security and efficiency of its data feeds through integration with Jito Node Consensus Networks (NCNs). Jito NCNs are decentralised networks that utilise staked assets to secure and validate on-chain activity within the Solana ecosystem. These NCNs leverage the economic security provided by staked assets to power their operations, creating the potential for stakers to earn rewards. Jito Restaking provides a flexible, multi-asset staking protocol on Solana where users can stake various SPL tokens, receive liquid Vault Receipt Tokens (VRTs) representing their stake, and earn rewards from multiple sources. By integrating Jito's NCNs, Switchboard is significantly strengthening the reliability and performance of its protocol, ultimately delivering enhanced benefits to its users. Specifically, Switchboard chose to secure its protocol with Jito NCNs because of what they offer. That is: * **Enhanced Data Security:** An extra layer of decentralised security, making Switchboard's data feeds more resistant to manipulation and attacks. * **Improved Protocol Reliability:** By leveraging a wide range of staked assets within Jito's ecosystem, the Switchboard protocol gains access to a more robust and dependable network for validating its data. * **User Rewards:** By participating in the Jito Restaking ecosystem through Switchboard, users may have the opportunity to earn additional protocol rewards from their staked assets from multiple networks. Keen to understand restaking, Node Consensus Networks, or Vault Receipt Tokens in greater detail? Explore our dedicated sections:\ [What is restaking.](/how-it-works/switchboard-protocol/re-staking/what-is-re-staking.md)\ [What are Node Consensus Networks (NCNs).](/how-it-works/switchboard-protocol/re-staking/what-are-node-consensus-networks-ncns.md)\ [What are Vault Receipt Tokens (VRTs).](/how-it-works/switchboard-protocol/re-staking/what-are-vault-receipt-tokens-vrts.md) Interested in helping secure the Switchboard Protocol? Visit ‘[The Node Partner Program](/how-it-works/switchboard-protocol/re-staking/the-node-partner-program.md)’ --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.switchboard.xyz/how-it-works/switchboard-protocol/re-staking.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.