optimizing-staking-rewards

name	optimizing-staking-rewards
description	Compare and optimize staking rewards across validators, protocols, and blockchains with risk assessment. Use when analyzing staking opportunities, comparing validators, calculating staking rewards, or optimizing PoS yields. Trigger with phrases like "optimize staking", "compare staking", "best staking APY", "liquid staking", "validator comparison", "staking rewards", or "ETH staking options".
allowed-tools	Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, Bash(crypto:staking-*)
version	1.26.0
author	Jeremy Longshore <[e-mail]>
license	MIT
tags	["crypto","optimizing-staking"]
compatibility	Designed for Claude Code, also compatible with Codex and OpenClaw

Optimizing Staking Rewards

Overview

Analyze staking opportunities across PoS blockchains and liquid staking protocols. Compares APY/APR, calculates net yields after fees, assesses protocol risks, and recommends optimal allocations.

Prerequisites

1. Python 3.8+ installed
2. Dependencies: pip install requests
3. Network access to DeFiLlama APIs
4. Optional: CoinGecko API key for higher rate limits

Instructions

1. Compare staking options for a specific asset:

   python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/staking_optimizer.py --asset ETH
   

   Shows protocol name, type (native vs liquid), gross/net APY, risk score, TVL, and lock-up period.

2. Analyze with position size for gas-adjusted yields:

   python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/staking_optimizer.py --asset ETH --amount 10
   

   Calculates effective APY accounting for gas costs and projects returns at 1M, 3M, 6M, and 1Y.

3. Optimize existing portfolio with current positions:

   python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/staking_optimizer.py --optimize \
     --positions "10 ETH @ lido 4.0%, 100 ATOM @ native 18%, 50 DOT @ native 14%"
   

   Suggests higher-yield alternatives with projected improvement and switching costs.

4. Compare protocols or run risk assessment:

   python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/staking_optimizer.py --compare --protocols lido,rocket-pool,frax-ether
   python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/staking_optimizer.py --asset ETH --detailed
   

5. Export results in JSON or CSV:

   python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/staking_optimizer.py --asset ETH --format json --output staking.json
   

Output

Comparison table ranked by risk-adjusted return (Net APY multiplied by Risk Score / 10), showing native and liquid staking options:

  STAKING OPTIONS FOR ETH                              2025-01-15 15:30 UTC  # 2025 timestamp
  Protocol        Type      Gross APY  Net APY  Risk   TVL         Unbond
  Frax (sfrxETH)  liquid      5.10%     4.59%   7/10   $450M       instant
  Lido (stETH)    liquid      4.00%     3.60%   9/10   $15B        instant
  Rocket Pool     liquid      4.20%     3.61%   8/10   $3B         instant
  Coinbase cbETH  liquid      3.80%     3.42%   9/10   $2B         instant
  ETH Native      native      4.00%     4.00%   10/10  $50B        variable