Unstaking
The process of withdrawing your staked crypto. Often has a waiting period before you get your tokens back.
Example
Requesting to unstake your ETH and waiting 1-5 days in the exit queue before you can withdraw and sell it.
Related Terms
Advanced Concepts
⚙️How It Works
- 1
Request Withdrawal
Initiate the unstaking process
- 2
Enter Queue
Join the exit queue with other unstakers
- 3
Wait Period
Wait for the unbonding period to complete
- 4
Claim
Withdraw your tokens once the period ends
📊Key Numbers
1-5 days
ETH Queue
varies with demand
21 days
Cosmos Chains
typical unbonding
Instant*
Liquid Staking
but may trade at discount