Staking Rewards Calculator
Estimate crypto staking rewards with compounding.
365 = daily
Results update as you type.
How it works
Staking cryptocurrency earns rewards over time, and this calculator estimates how much you would accumulate, including the effect of compounding. You enter the amount staked, the annual percentage rate, the staking period in years, and how often rewards compound, and it returns the total rewards earned and the final value. Staking involves locking up crypto tokens to help secure a proof-of-stake network, and in return you receive rewards, quoted as an annual rate. If rewards are automatically restaked, they compound, so the calculator uses the compound growth formula: the principal grows at the rate divided by the compounding frequency, over the total periods. Frequent compounding, such as daily, yields slightly more than simple annual rewards because you earn rewards on your rewards. The results are shown in units of the staked token, so if you stake 1,000 tokens at 10 percent for a year compounding daily, you end with about 1,105 tokens. This helps you compare staking opportunities, plan how long to stake, and understand the impact of compounding frequency. Important caveats: staking rates are variable and not guaranteed, token prices fluctuate so the fiat value of your rewards can rise or fall independently of the token count, and some networks impose lock-up or unbonding periods and slashing risks. This is an estimate of token rewards, not a promise of profit. Enter your staked amount, rate, and period to estimate staking rewards.
FV = principal × (1 + APR/n)^(n × years)
The final value compounds the staked amount at the annual percentage rate divided by the number of compounding periods per year, over the total number of periods. The rewards are the final value minus the amount staked. More frequent compounding, such as daily, slightly increases the total compared with simple annual rewards.
Source:Compound interest
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How to use this calculator
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Enter your values
Enter amount staked, annual percentage rate and staking period.
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Adjust the options
Adjust compounds per year if they apply — sensible defaults are already set.
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Read your result
Total rewards updates instantly as you type — no button to press.
Frequently asked questions
What is crypto staking?
Staking is locking up cryptocurrency tokens to help operate and secure a proof-of-stake blockchain, and in return you earn rewards, usually quoted as an annual percentage rate. It is a way to earn passive income on tokens you hold, though the rewards, token prices, and rules vary by network.
How are staking rewards calculated?
If rewards are restaked, they compound: the calculator grows your staked amount at the annual rate divided by the compounding frequency, over the total periods, then subtracts the principal to get the rewards. Staking 1,000 tokens at 10 percent for a year compounding daily yields about 105 tokens in rewards.
Does compounding frequency matter?
Yes, but modestly. More frequent compounding, such as daily versus annual, earns slightly more because you begin earning rewards on your rewards sooner. The difference is small at typical rates, so daily and annual compounding of the same APR produce similar but not identical totals, with daily being a bit higher.
Are staking rewards guaranteed?
No. Staking rates are variable and can change, and they are not guaranteed. Moreover, the market price of the token can fall, so even as your token count grows, the value in dollars or other fiat currency can decline. Some networks also have lock-up periods and slashing penalties. Rewards are an estimate, not a promise.
What risks come with staking?
Beyond variable rates, staking carries risks including token price volatility, lock-up or unbonding periods during which you cannot sell, slashing penalties on some networks for validator misbehavior, and platform or smart-contract risk. This calculator estimates token rewards under a steady rate but does not account for these risks, which can significantly affect real outcomes.