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Zilliqa 2.0: Yearly Staking Rewards

Staking ZIL tokens on the Zilliqa 2.0 network allows you to earn passive rewards based on the network’s APY and the validator node's commission fee. Here's how to estimate your potential yearly rewards—along with an example and details on compounding.

📊 Reward Calculation Overview​

Your estimated annual reward depends on the following variables:

  • Your staked amount (ZIL)

  • Zilliqa network APY (varies, example: 12%)

  • Validator node fee (Moonlet currently charges 8% commission)

  • Claim frequency and re-staking (affects compounding)

🧮 Example Simulation​

Let’s simulate a reward estimate based on the following:

  • Staked amount: 10,000 ZIL

  • Network APY: 12%

  • Moonlet validator fee: 8%

  • Claim & restake frequency: Monthly (to simulate a compounding effect)

Step 1: Calculate Annual Gross Rewards​

10,000 ZIL × 12% APY = 1,200 ZIL gross rewards

Step 2: Subtract Validator Fee​

8% of 1,200 ZIL = 96 ZIL (Moonlet commission)
Net rewards = 1,104 ZIL

Step 3: Estimate Compound Effect​

If you claim and re-stake monthly (12 times/year), the approximate compound-adjusted yield becomes:

Effective APY ≈ 12.68%

So your ending balance would be:

≈ 11,268 ZIL after one year
(10,000 principal + 1,268 in rewards including compound effect)

⚠️ Compounding in Zilliqa Is Manual​

Please note:

  • Zilliqa does not auto-compound your rewards.

  • To benefit from compounding, you must manually claim your staking rewards and re-stake them using the Moonlet dashboard.

  • Missing regular claims may reduce your effective APY.

📌 Summary​

ParameterValue
Initial Stake10,000 ZIL
Network APY12%
Validator Fee (Moonlet)8%
Net Yearly Rewards~1,104 ZIL (no compounding)
With Monthly Compounding~1,268 ZIL (estimated)

For real-time reward tracking, visit stake.moonlet.io and connect your wallet to view your live positions and historical rewards.