Ethereum Staking Calculator

Calculate your Ethereum staking rewards over time.

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Since the Ethereum Merge in September 2022, Ethereum operates on Proof of Stake rather than energy-intensive mining. Validators who lock up ETH to secure the network earn yield in the form of newly issued ETH. Solo validators need exactly 32 ETH and run their own node; liquid staking protocols like Lido and Rocket Pool allow any amount and handle the technical complexity. Current staking APRs range from roughly 3% to 5% depending on total ETH staked. This calculator projects your ETH rewards and dollar value over any period using compound growth, letting you compare staking returns against other yield-generating options.

How It Works

The calculator uses the compound growth formula: Total ETH = Staked ETH × (1 + APR)^years, where APR is expressed as a decimal (e.g. 4% = 0.04). This assumes rewards are compounded annually — that is, each year's staking rewards are added to the principal and themselves earn rewards in subsequent years. ETH Rewards Earned = Total ETH − Initial ETH. USD value is calculated by multiplying the ETH quantities by the entered price, which is treated as a constant since future ETH price is unknown. For year-by-year breakdowns or monthly compounding, the result will differ slightly from a step-by-step simulation.

Examples

Solo Validator
32 ETH at 4% APR for 1 year, ETH at $3,500.
Result: 1.28 ETH earned (~$4,480) in year 1. Total: 33.28 ETH worth $116,480.
Liquid Staking (10 ETH)
10 ETH staked via liquid protocol at 4% for 3 years.
Result: ~1.249 ETH earned over 3 years (~$4,371 at $3,500/ETH).
Five-Year Projection
5 ETH at 3.5% APR over 5 years.
Result: ~0.938 ETH earned over 5 years. Total: 5.938 ETH.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need 32 ETH to stake?
For solo validation yes, but liquid staking protocols like Lido or Rocket Pool allow staking any amount.
What APR should I expect?
Solo validators earn ~3–4% APR. Liquid staking protocols typically yield slightly less after fees (~3–4%).
Are staking rewards taxable?
In most jurisdictions, staking rewards are taxed as ordinary income when received. Consult a tax professional.

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