Restaking Reward Calculator
Restaking, as introduced by EigenLayer, allows Ethereum validators and liquid staking token holders to extend the cryptoeconomic security of their staked ETH to additional services (Actively Validated Services, or AVSs). In return for this additional security provision, restakers earn extra yield on top of their base Ethereum staking rewards. The total yield is the sum of both income streams, less the operator's commission on AVS rewards. This calculator shows your combined annual rewards and helps you compare restaking strategies across different operator commission rates and AVS yield levels.
Restaking rewards formula
Base Rewards = Stake * Base APR / 100
AVS Rewards (net) = Stake * AVS APR / 100 * (1 - Operator Commission / 100)
Total Annual Rewards = Base Rewards + AVS Rewards
Effective APR = Total Annual Rewards / Stake * 100
Example: 32 ETH, 4% base APR, 2% AVS APR, 10% operator commission. Base = 1.28 ETH. AVS net = 32 * 0.02 * 0.90 = 0.576 ETH. Total = 1.856 ETH. Effective APR = 1.856 / 32 * 100 = 5.80%.
Restaking risk considerations
- Additional slashing exposure: opting into an AVS introduces new slashing conditions on top of Ethereum consensus layer slashing. Each AVS has its own rules; review them carefully.
- Operator selection: the operator you delegate to must behave correctly on all AVSs you opt into. A malicious or buggy operator can trigger slashing events.
- Smart contract risk: EigenLayer smart contracts are additional code that can contain bugs. Audits reduce but do not eliminate this risk.
- Liquidity: some restaking positions have withdrawal delays. Understand the exit timeline before committing capital.
Restaking rewards: frequently asked questions
What is restaking?
Restaking is the practice of reusing already-staked ETH (or liquid staking tokens) to simultaneously secure additional decentralized services called Actively Validated Services (AVSs). Pioneered by EigenLayer, restaking allows stakers to earn additional yield on top of their base staking rewards.
How is restaking yield calculated?
Total Restaking Yield = Stake * (Base APR + AVS APR) * (1 - Operator Commission). The base APR comes from Ethereum consensus layer staking rewards. The AVS APR comes from fees paid by the AVS services you opt into securing.
What is an AVS?
An Actively Validated Service (AVS) is any system that uses restaked ETH as economic security. Examples include oracle networks, data availability layers, bridges, and interoperability networks. Each AVS pays operators and restakers for providing security.
What is the additional risk of restaking?
Restaking introduces additional slashing conditions. If an operator on an AVS behaves dishonestly, a portion of the restaked ETH can be slashed. This is in addition to the normal Ethereum consensus layer slashing risk. Restakers should only opt into AVSs with well-audited slashing conditions.
Is the combined APR simply additive?
For independent yield sources with no compounding interaction, the APRs are approximately additive. In practice, if you auto-compound both base and AVS rewards, the effective APY is slightly higher than the sum of APRs due to compounding. This calculator uses the additive approximation, which is accurate for periods under one year.
Official sources
- EigenLayer: EigenLayer Documentation.
- Ethereum Foundation: Ethereum Staking.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 15 June 2026. See our methodology.