Compound Staking Calculator

See how compounding supercharges your staking returns over time. Compare daily, weekly, and monthly compounding frequencies and add regular contributions to model your staking growth.

Compound Results

Total Contributions$10,000
Final Value$10,991.05
Total Rewards (after fees)$991.05
Effective APY (after fees)3.15%
Compounding Bonus+$46.05
Total Fee Impact-$116

Year-by-Year Growth

YearValueRewards
1$10,320+$320
2$10,650+$650
3$10,991+$991

The Power of Compounding in Staking

Compounding in staking occurs when your earned rewards are automatically restaked, allowing you to earn rewards on your rewards. Over long time periods, compounding can significantly boost total returns compared to simple interest.

Different staking mechanisms compound at different rates. Lido's stETH rebases daily, effectively compounding rewards every day. Value-accruing tokens like rETH also compound continuously since the exchange rate appreciates as rewards accumulate. Centralized platforms may compound less frequently depending on how they distribute rewards.

Adding regular contributions amplifies the compounding effect further. Dollar-cost averaging into a staking position over time combines the benefits of regular investing with compound staking returns. Even modest monthly contributions can lead to substantial growth over multi-year time horizons.

* This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. Actual staking rewards vary based on network conditions, validator performance, protocol changes, and market dynamics. Past yields do not guarantee future returns.