If you encounter the error message:
“Stake has failed; You rejected the transaction”
while staking or unstaking SOL on Marinade using a Ledger hardware wallet, it's typically because the transaction was not prompted on your Ledger device for confirmation. This usually means the connection between the wallet extension and Ledger wasn't properly established, causing the transaction to fail automatically.
Before retrying the transaction, please follow these steps to resolve the issue:
✅ 1. Update your Ledger firmware
Outdated firmware can prevent successful transaction approvals. Make sure your Ledger device is up-to-date.
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Check your current firmware version using this Ledger guide.
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Find the latest available firmware version for your device here.
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You can also open the Ledger Live app — it will notify you if an update is available.
Keeping your device up to date ensures compatibility with apps like Marinade and helps prevent transaction failures.
🔄 2. Update your wallet extension
If you’re using a browser wallet (like Phantom or Solflare) in combination with Ledger, make sure the extension is fully updated.
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Not sure how to check? Search Google with something like:
“How to update [Phantom/Solflare] browser extension”
Using an outdated extension can cause connectivity or transaction signing issues.
🔌 3. Reconnect your Ledger and enable Blind Signing
After updating both your Ledger and wallet extension:
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Re-establish the connection between your wallet and Ledger.
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On your Ledger device, open the Solana app.
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Go to Settings > ensure Blind Signing is turned ON.
Blind signing is required for staking-related transactions to be processed successfully.
💬 Still seeing the error?
If you’ve followed all the steps and are still encountering the error, reach out to us on discord or support form. Please include:
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Your wallet address
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A brief description of your setup (OS, browser, wallet type)
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A screenshot of the error message (if possible)
We're here to help and will get back to you as soon as possible.