What is staking APR?

Staking APR (annual percentage rate) is the simple annualised rate of rewards you can earn by staking a token. APR shows the return without assuming compounding.

How staking APR is determined

Network reward rate - each blockchain sets its own base reward rules.

Total staked - if more tokens are staked network-wide, rewards per staker usually decrease.

Validator commission - validators take a small percentage of rewards as a fee.

Fees and protocol rules - some networks share a portion of transaction fees with stakers.

Note: APR is variable. It can change as network conditions change.

APR vs APY

APR - simple interest. It does not include compounding.

APY - includes compounding. If you regularly claim and restake rewards, your effective return approaches APY.

Tip: Claiming and restaking more frequently increases your realised return, but each claim may incur network fees.

Viewing APR in Wraith Wallet

The token’s staking screen shows the current estimated APR and validator commission.

Some networks display a range. Wraith Wallet shows the best available estimate.

Ways to improve your returns

Pick reliable validators with low downtime and reasonable commission.

Restake rewards periodically to benefit from compounding (when supported).

Avoid frequent tiny claims if fees would outweigh the benefit.

Key points to remember

APR is an estimate and may change.

APY is higher than APR when you compound rewards.

Fees and validator commission affect your net rewards.

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