CrimsonPool

Why I run one pool

I run CrimsonPool as a single Cardano stake pool because decentralization is super important—to the Cardano ecosystem and to everyone who depends on it.

I intentionally operate only one pool. When you delegate to RED, you're supporting an independent operator instead of adding another pool to a large multi-pool operation.

Lowest fees allowed under current Cardano rules

• 0% margin
• 170 ADA fixed fee per epoch
• An epoch lasts five days

The Cardano Foundation Reward Calculator currently estimates an annualized return between 2.06% and 2.19% for RED, with an average estimate of 2.13%. Actual rewards will vary, but you can use the calculator below to compare RED with other pools based on live network data.

Independently operated in the Midwest

CrimsonPool runs on local hardware in the U.S. Midwest—not in a cloud service.

The pool is built for reliability, with two independent internet providers and a natural-gas backup generator to keep it running during grid outages. The main node is powered by an AMD EPYC 7282 16-core processor and consumes approximately 110 watts.

CrimsonPool is also a Mithril signer.

There's room in the pool

As of July 2026, RED has about 24.4 million ADA in live stake and is at 31.6% saturation, leaving plenty of room for new delegators.

By staking with CrimsonPool, you earn ADA rewards while helping make Cardano more secure, resilient, and decentralized.