Unlocked YLAY
Overview
Unlocked YLAY is a transition state in the Yelay staking ecosystem, occurring when a locked staking period expires. Understanding how to manage this state effectively is essential for maintaining optimal rewards and making strategic decisions about your staking position. This phase offers flexibility while requiring active management to ensure continued benefit from the protocol.
Understanding the Unlocked State
Transition from Locked Staking
Your position automatically enters the unlocked state when your locked staking period ends. During this phase, your YLAY tokens remain safely within the protocol's smart contracts, but their status changes. Your accumulated sYLAY from the locked period remains intact, preserving your earned rewards. However, your position enters a dormant phase where no new sYLAY accumulates until you take action.
The Claiming Process
When you claim your unlocked YLAY, the protocol calculates and awards you all the backdated sYLAY that your position would have accumulated during the unlocked period until the point you claim. This retroactive reward calculation ensures you don't permanently lose potential earnings during the transition period. Once claimed, your position resumes normal sYLAY accumulation per epoch, similar to gradual staking.
Timing Your Actions
While your position remains secure in its unlocked state, the pause in sYLAY accumulation means delaying action could impact your overall reward optimization. However, this period also provides a valuable opportunity to evaluate your staking strategy and make informed decisions about your next steps, whether claiming, re-locking, or adjusting your position.
Frequently Asked Questions
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