> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.sanctum.so/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.sanctum.so/docs/creating-your-own-lst-with-sanctum/understanding-sanctum-lsts.md).

# Understanding Sanctum LSTs

This section provides essential background information on Sanctum LSTs and their advantages.

* **Alignment with Your Community and Solana:** An LST allows your community to participate in Solana's staking ecosystem while remaining liquid and engaged with your product. This fosters stronger alignment and creates new avenues for growth.
* **The Vision of Infinite LSTs:** At Sanctum, we believe in a future where LSTs are a fundamental building block of the Solana ecosystem. By enabling seamless composability, LSTs unlock new possibilities for DeFi and user engagement.