Lockup APR
The annualized reward rate offered for staking, lending, or depositing crypto when funds must stay locked for a set period.
Lockup APR is the annual percentage rate advertised for earning rewards on crypto that must be committed for a fixed lockup period. It is common in staking, yield products, launchpools, and some lending programs. The rate is annualized, meaning it shows what the reward would look like over a full year, even if the actual lockup lasts 7, 30, 90, or 180 days. APR usually does not include compounding unless the platform specifically says it does.
It matters because a higher Lockup APR often comes with reduced flexibility: you may be unable to withdraw, sell, or move the asset until the lockup ends, and early withdrawal may be impossible or may reduce rewards. For example, a platform might offer 4% APR for flexible staking but 8% Lockup APR for a 90-day lock. The locked option pays more because the user gives up liquidity for that period. When comparing offers, readers should look at the lockup length, reward token, payout schedule, slashing or platform risk, and whether the quoted APR can change.
Other terms in Staking & Yield
APR
APR is the simple annual rate of return or cost, shown before compounding, often used to compare staking, lending, and borrowing yields.
APY
APY is the annualized percentage rate showing how much a crypto yield position could earn in one year, including compounding.
Delegation (Staking)
Delegation is assigning your tokens’ staking power to a validator so they can help secure a proof-of-stake network and share rewards with you.
Slash Risk
The chance that staked crypto is penalized or partly confiscated because a validator breaks network rules or fails to perform correctly.