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Staking earnings guide

How Much Can You Earn Staking Cosmos?

Estimate how much ATOM could earn at different reward rates, fee levels, and holding periods.

Daily, monthly & yearly results Fees & compounding No price prediction

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Estimated rewards after 1 year

At an effective rate of after fees

Per month, year one

Ending balance

PrincipalRewards
PeriodEst. reward
Daily
Monthly
Yearly

Estimate only. Rates, fees, token prices, reward schedules, and compounding policies can change. Taxes and asset price changes are not included.

The short answer

At a 14.00% annual rate, 1,000 ATOM earns approximately 140 ATOM in the first year before fees. That is a rate-based estimate, not a promise. Change the calculator inputs to model the rate and terms available to you.

ATOM can be delegated to Cosmos Hub validators. Rewards and inflation vary, and unstaking normally involves an unbonding period during which tokens are not liquid.

How the staking earnings calculation works

Without compounding, estimated rewards equal the amount staked × annual rate × years. With compounding, each reward period adds earnings to the balance before the next period. The calculator applies the platform fee to rewards, not to your principal.

ScenarioAPYFirst-year rewardWhat it shows
Lower rate12.00%120 ATOMBefore fees; no price change
Current example14.00%140 ATOMBefore fees; no price change
Higher rate16.00%160 ATOMBefore fees; no price change

What changes your actual return?

Reward rate

Network issuance, participation, and platform terms can move the advertised rate.

Fees

Validator commission or platform fees reduce the rewards you keep.

Compounding

Reinvesting rewards can increase token earnings, especially over longer periods.

Asset price

Earning more ATOM does not guarantee a higher dollar portfolio value.

Frequently asked questions

How much can you earn staking Cosmos?+

At 14.00% per year, 1,000 ATOM would earn about 140 ATOM before fees in the first year. The actual result depends on the rate, fees, compounding, and product risks.

Are staking rewards guaranteed?+

No. Reward rates can change, validators can underperform, platforms can fail, and the market value of the staked asset can fall.

Does the calculator include crypto price changes?+

No. It isolates staking rewards and assumes the asset amount or dollar principal remains the same. It does not forecast token prices.

How are platform fees handled?+

Enter the percentage of gross rewards retained by the validator or platform. The calculator reduces the annual reward rate by that fee before calculating earnings.