Staking Calculator
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Estimated Rewards
Enter details above to see your estimated rewards.
Understanding Staking and APY
Staking is the process of actively participating in transaction validation (a "consensus mechanism") on a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain.
By staking your cryptocurrency, you are essentially locking up your coins to support the network's operations. In return for your contribution, you receive rewards, typically in the form of more of the same cryptocurrency.
The rewards are often expressed as an Annual Percentage Yield (APY). APY accounts for the effect of compounding interest over time. It represents the total amount of cryptocurrency you can expect to earn in a year, including the interest earned on your initial stake and the interest earned on previously accrued rewards.
How the Calculator Works:
This calculator helps you estimate your potential staking rewards. It uses the following logic:
- Daily Reward Rate: The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is first converted to a daily rate. Since APY usually includes compounding, a precise calculation would require daily compounding assumptions. For simplicity, we often approximate the daily rate by dividing the APY by 365. A more accurate method considers compounding. The formula used here is:
Daily APY = (1 + Annual APY)^(1/365) - 1, which is then converted to a percentage.
- Rewards for the Period: The estimated rewards are calculated by multiplying the amount staked by the daily reward rate, and then by the number of days the coins are staked. The formula for the total rewards over a period is:
Total Rewards = Staked Amount * [(1 + Daily APY)^Number of Days - 1].
Example Calculation:
If you stake 100 coins with an APY of 5% for 365 days:
1. Daily APY: `(1 + 0.05)^(1/365) – 1 ≈ 0.000133` or 0.0133% per day.
2. Total Rewards: `100 * [(1 + 0.000133)^365 – 1] ≈ 100 * [1.05 – 1] ≈ 5 coins`.
Important Considerations:
- The APY provided by staking platforms can fluctuate. This calculator provides an estimate based on the current APY.
- This calculation does not account for any transaction fees, lock-up periods, or slashing penalties that might occur on the network.
- The price of the cryptocurrency itself can change significantly, affecting the real-world value of your staked amount and your rewards.
function calculateStakingRewards() {
var stakedAmountInput = document.getElementById("stakedAmount");
var annualPercentageYieldInput = document.getElementById("annualPercentageYield");
var stakingDurationDaysInput = document.getElementById("stakingDurationDays");
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
var stakedAmount = parseFloat(stakedAmountInput.value);
var annualPercentageYield = parseFloat(annualPercentageYieldInput.value);
var stakingDurationDays = parseInt(stakingDurationDaysInput.value);
if (isNaN(stakedAmount) || stakedAmount <= 0 ||
isNaN(annualPercentageYield) || annualPercentageYield < 0 ||
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return;
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var annualPercentageYieldDecimal = annualPercentageYield / 100;
// Calculate daily APY considering compounding
var dailyCompoundRate = Math.pow(1 + annualPercentageYieldDecimal, 1 / 365) – 1;
// Calculate total rewards over the staking duration
var totalRewards = stakedAmount * (Math.pow(1 + dailyCompoundRate, stakingDurationDays) – 1);
// Format the output
var formattedRewards = totalRewards.toFixed(6); // Display with a reasonable precision
resultDiv.innerHTML = `
Estimated Rewards:
${formattedRewards} Coins
Based on ${stakedAmount} staked at ${annualPercentageYield}% APY for ${stakingDurationDays} days.
`;
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