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# How to stake/unstake

#### How staking works on AbraFi

Depositing an AbraFi token into a yield strategy and receiving a **liquid receipt token** in return. The receipt token appreciates in value over time as yield accrues (price appreciation model). Because it is liquid, it can be used elsewhere in DeFi — for example, posted as collateral on AAVE or supplied to lending protocols. Example: staking USDAF returns sUSDAF.

#### How unstaking works on AbraFi

Redeeming a receipt token to recover the underlying position. Unstaking initiates a **cooldown period** before funds become claimable. During cooldown, the position stops earning yield.

#### Step-by-step guide to staking

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### Swap for eligible staking asset

Use the dApp swap interface to buy an asset that can be staked (USDaf, SOLaf) and go to the yield strategy page you wich to stake on. 
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### Initiate Staking

Enter the amount of the asset you wish to stake and sign the transaction
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### Receive a liquid token receipt

You will receive a liquid receipt token at a 1:1 conversion. The liquid receipt token will apprecaite in value over time based on the performance of the yield strategy. 
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#### Step-by-step guide to unstaking

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### View stake positions

Within the [app dashboard](https://app.abrafi.fi/), you can see staked positions. To unstake principal, click `Unstake` and enter the amount you wish to remove. 
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### Start the unstaking process

Sign the transaction to initiate the withdraw process. There is a cooldown period that begins and a timer will appear in your dashboard indicating when the assets can be withdrawn from the pool.
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### Complete withdrawal from the pool

When the assets are eligible for withdrawal from the pool, click `Withdraw` and sign the transaction to return the assets to your wallet. 
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