What is **Compounding of Coins?
Compounding = earning rewards → and reinvesting them → so your stack grows automatically.
In crypto:
- You stake, farm, or hold coins.
- You earn rewards (like interest, or free coins).
- Instead of taking profit out, you add rewards back to your holding.
- Now next time, you earn rewards on bigger amount.
Over time, your small amount grows into a much bigger amount without adding extra money
Suppose:
- You buy $1000 worth of a coin.
- You stake it and earn 10% reward per year.
Case 1 No
- After 1 year = You get $100 reward.
- Total = $1100.
Case 2 With
- You reinvest your $100 reward into staking immediately.
- Now you have $1100 staking for next year.
- Next year, 10% on $1100 = $110 reward (not $100).
- Next year you have $1210.
- Every year your earning becomes bigger and bigger automatically.
Small difference early → HUGE difference after 1–2 years!
In Crypto, Compounding Happens With:
| Type | Example |
| Staking | Staking coins like ETH, SOL, ADA, ATOM, etc. |
| Liquidity Farming | Providing liquidity on DEX like PancakeSwap, Uniswap. |
| Reward Programs| Projects giving airdrops, bonuses if you hold longer. |
| Auto-Staking Platforms| Some apps automatically restake your rewards (example: Lido for ETH, OKX Earn). |
Why Compounding is OP
> "The greatest force in the universe is compounding." — Albert Einstein (
In crypto:
- Early stakers become millionaires quietly just by compounding.
- No trading stress, no gambling.
- Just slowly growing stack while sleeping!
Suppose you bought:
- 500 in ATOM coin. $ATOM
- You stake it at 15% APR(yearly).
- Every month, you re-stake rewards.
After 2 years, without adding extra money,
your $500 can grow UPTO $670 even if coin price doesn't move.