Cooldown Period in ZenStake

ZenStake uses a cooldown period mechanism to ensure stability, security, and predictability in staking operations.

What is a Cooldown?

The cooldown period is the amount of time you must wait before you can unstake your tokens after locking them into a pool.

During this period:

• Your tokens are locked and not available for withdrawal.

• They do not earn rewards.

• You can see the countdown timer in the Staked section of your dashboard.

Cooldown Duration

• The cooldown period in ZenStake is 10 days.

• It starts immediately after staking your tokens.

• The timer counts down in real time.

What Happens After the Cooldown?

Once the 10-day period is over:

1. The Unstake button becomes active.

2. You can initiate the unstake at any time.

3. After confirming the transaction, your tokens are returned to your wallet.

What If You Add More Stake?

If you add more tokens to an existing stake:

• The cooldown timer resets only for the newly added amount.

• Previously staked tokens keep their original cooldown progress.

⚠️ Key Notes

• You cannot manually skip or shorten the cooldown — it’s enforced by the protocol for all users equally.

• There is no cooldown for claiming rewards — only for unstaking.

• This mechanism helps maintain long-term liquidity in the pools and protects against flash exits.