Unbonding

Initiating an Unbonding

1. Open the Staking Section From the Quicksilver WebApp, navigate to the Staking area and select the network (or zone) from which you wish to unbond.

2. Connect Your Wallet Ensure your wallet is connected (e.g., Keplr or another supported wallet) to authorize the unbonding transaction.

3. Choose the Amount

   • If you hold qATOM, for instance, you may choose the full or partial amount you wish to unbond.

   • The “half” shortcut button automatically populates half of your available qAssets.

   • An indicative estimate of the final returned amount in native tokens is shown (based on the current redemption rate).

4. Confirm the Transaction

   • When ready, click “Unstake” (or the equivalent UI button) and sign the transaction in your connected wallet.

   • The transaction is queued for processing, typically triggered at the next epoch boundary (every 3 days by default).

Important Details

• Redemption Rate Variations The final amount of native tokens you receive is determined by the redemption rate at the time the unbonding is actually processed—this could differ slightly from the initial estimate if the redemption rate changes.

• Queue Mechanics

  • Normally, unbondings are processed at the next epoch.

  • If your unbonding remains queued due to network constraints (e.g., heavy redelegation activity), the system will retry it in the following epoch.

Unstaking Interface

Monitoring Active Unbondings

After submitting an unbonding transaction, you can track its status in the Assets section of the Quicksilver WebApp:

• QUEUED: The unbonding request has been recognized but not yet processed.

• PENDING: The system is awaiting the next epoch boundary to finalize your redemption time.

• COMPLETION TIME: This field will remain PENDING until the unbonding is processed and a final completion time is confirmed.

Once the unbonding is completed, you will receive the corresponding native tokens in your wallet on the origin chain.

Active Unbondings on the Assets page

Key Takeaways

1. Unbonding Flow: Submit a request → Wait for the next epoch → Tokens are converted according to the current redemption rate.

2. Redemption Rate Dynamics: The actual number of native tokens received depends on the redemption rate at processing time, not at the initial request.

3. Queued Transactions: In rare cases of heavy network usage, unbondings may remain in the queue through multiple epochs, but typically process promptly at the very next epoch boundary.

This unbonding mechanism respects the native chain’s rules while providing a clear, straightforward path to reclaim your staked assets via Quicksilver’s liquid staking protocol.