Estimate staking rewards after validator fees, compare compounding choices, and separate token yield from token-price risk.
Same quoted APR and fee, different reward reinvestment frequencies.
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Staking APY describes the annualized token growth that can result when staking rewards are reinvested. A quoted APR is not the same as APY: when rewards are compounded, the effective annual yield can be higher than the nominal APR.
This calculator separates yield from token-price movement. That matters because earning more tokens does not guarantee a positive return in fiat terms if the token price falls.
APR is a nominal annual reward rate. APY includes the effect of reinvesting rewards. With a positive APR, more frequent compounding generally produces a higher APY.
A validator or platform fee reduces the rewards you keep. This calculator applies the fee to staking rewards before projecting compounding.
Not necessarily. Token-price changes, slashing, lockups, liquidity and platform risk can outweigh staking rewards.