Estimate your staking rewards with daily, monthly, and yearly projections. Supports any token and APY.
Staking means locking up your cryptocurrency to help validate transactions on a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. In return, you earn rewards, similar to earning interest on a savings account. Instead of miners solving complex math problems (like Bitcoin's proof-of-work), proof-of-stake networks select validators based on how much crypto they have staked. Popular staking coins include Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), and Cosmos (ATOM).
Staking rewards are expressed as an annual percentage yield (APY). The actual APY varies by network, validator, and market conditions. With daily compounding (the most common approach), your rewards are added to your staked balance each day, and the next day's rewards are calculated on the larger balance. This compounding effect means your effective yield is slightly higher than the stated APR.
Staking yields change frequently based on network participation and protocol rules. As of early 2026, approximate ranges are: Ethereum (ETH) 3-4% APY, Solana (SOL) 5-7%, Cardano (ADA) 2.5-4%, Polkadot (DOT) 10-14%, Cosmos (ATOM) 12-18%, and Polygon (MATIC) 3-5%. These rates are not guaranteed and fluctuate with network conditions, total staked supply, and protocol changes.
Staking is not risk-free. The primary risks include price volatility (the value of your staked coins can drop significantly while locked), lock-up periods (some networks require you to wait days or weeks to unstake), slashing (validators can lose a portion of staked coins for misbehavior or downtime), smart contract risk (bugs in staking contracts can lead to loss of funds), and platform risk (if you stake through an exchange or service, that platform could be hacked or go bankrupt).
You can stake directly on the blockchain by running your own validator node (requires technical knowledge and often a large minimum stake), through a staking pool (combine your stake with others, lower minimums), or through a centralized exchange like Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance (easiest but you give up custody of your coins). Each approach has trade-offs between convenience, control, and fees.
Staking earns rewards from the blockchain protocol itself for helping secure the network. Lending earns interest by loaning your crypto to borrowers through platforms like Aave or Compound. Yield farming earns fees and token rewards by providing liquidity to decentralized exchanges. Each carries different risk profiles: staking is generally considered the safest of the three, while yield farming often offers higher returns with significantly higher risk.