Crypto Staking Calculator

Staking Inputs

Estimate rewards from a proof-of-stake position — simple or compounded monthly.

How This Calculator Works

Staking rewards are calculated by applying an annual percentage yield (APY) to your principal over your staking duration. Two models are common:

• Simple interest — your rewards are not added to your principal. Each year earns the same number of tokens.
• Compounded — rewards automatically re-stake, so subsequent periods earn yield on both principal and prior rewards. Compounded APY is what most dashboards quote.

Our calculator supports both, applying monthly compounding when enabled: final tokens = principal × (1 + APY ÷ 12)^months.

Formulas

Simple: final = principal × (1 + APY × years). Compound: final = principal × (1 + APY/12)^months. Rewards = final − principal. Profit (USD) = rewards × token price.

Example Calculation

Staking 1,000 tokens at 8% APY compounded monthly for 24 months: 1,000 × (1 + 0.08/12)^24 ≈ 1,172.85 tokens, a reward of ~172.85 tokens. At a token price of $2.50, that's a profit of about $432.

Important Notes

• APYs vary with network conditions, validator participation, and total value staked. Always treat them as estimates.
• Lockups and unbonding periods can delay rewards by days to weeks.
• Slashing risk exists on most proof-of-stake networks; use reputable validators.
• Staking income may be taxed as ordinary income at the time of receipt, in many jurisdictions.

Frequently Asked Questions