Gas vs Reward Calculator
Calculate if transaction fees are worth your farming rewards
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is it worth claiming farm rewards?
Claim when your rewards are worth at least 3-5x the gas cost. If gas is $20 and you have $50 in rewards, it's borderline. Wait for $100+ in rewards or lower gas prices. On Ethereum mainnet, this often means waiting days or weeks. On cheap chains like BSC or Polygon, claim more frequently.
How do I calculate gas costs?
Gas cost = Gas units x Gas price x ETH price. A claim transaction uses roughly 150,000-300,000 gas. At 30 gwei and $3,000 ETH, that's $13.50-$27. Compound transactions cost more (200,000-400,000 gas) because they involve multiple steps. Check current gas prices on Etherscan or your wallet.
What's the difference between claiming and compounding gas?
Claiming withdraws rewards to your wallet (one transaction). Compounding claims and restakes in one go (more gas but saves a step). Compounding typically costs 1.5-2x a simple claim. However, it's more efficient than claiming then staking separately, which would be two transactions.
How can I reduce gas fees?
Wait for low gas times (weekends, late night UTC). Batch multiple claims together if possible. Use auto-compounding vaults that split gas costs across all users. Consider farming on L2s or sidechains with $0.01-$1 transaction fees instead of Ethereum mainnet's $10-$200.
Should I claim small rewards frequently?
No, unless you're on a cheap chain. On Ethereum, claiming $10-20 in rewards daily can cost $500+ monthly in gas, eating all your profits. Let rewards accumulate to at least $100-200 before claiming. Set up alerts or check weekly instead of daily.
What about impermanent loss when waiting?
If you're worried about token price dropping while waiting, calculate the risk vs gas cost. A 10% price drop on $100 in rewards costs you $10. If gas is $30, you lose either way. Sometimes it's better to take the gas hit than risk further price decline, especially with volatile tokens.
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