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# Redemption Flow

> **Withdraw your cbBTC plus accumulated yield.**

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## Overview

| Parameter              | Value   |
| ---------------------- | ------- |
| **Redemption Period**  | 30 days |
| **Withdrawal Fee**     | 0%      |
| **Minimum Withdrawal** | None    |

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## Step-by-Step

### Step 1: Initiate Withdrawal

Open the Sova app and navigate to the vault section.

* View your current svBTC balance
* See the current exchange rate and cbBTC value
* Click **"Withdraw"** to begin

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### Step 2: Enter Amount

Specify how much you want to withdraw.

| Option      | Description                          |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Partial** | Enter specific svBTC or cbBTC amount |
| **Full**    | Use "Max" to withdraw entire balance |

You'll see a preview of the cbBTC you'll receive (principal + yield).

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### Step 3: Confirm Request

Submit the withdrawal request.

* Request is recorded on-chain
* 30-day redemption period begins
* Your svBTC remains in your wallet during this period

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### Step 4: Wait for Redemption Period

Your withdrawal processes over 30 days.

> **Track Progress**
>
> Monitor your withdrawal status in the Sova dashboard.

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### Step 5: Claim cbBTC

Once the redemption period completes:

* Return to the Sova app
* Confirm the claim transaction
* svBTC is burned, cbBTC is transferred to your wallet

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## What You Receive

| Component     | Description                                   |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Principal** | Your original cbBTC deposit                   |
| **Yield**     | Accumulated settlement fees                   |
| **Total**     | cbBTC at the exchange rate when you requested |

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## Verification

All redemptions are verifiable on-chain:

| Check           | How                                      |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Transaction** | View on [BaseScan](https://basescan.org) |
| **Balance**     | Confirm cbBTC in wallet                  |
| **svBTC**       | Verify tokens were burned                |

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## FAQ

**Can I cancel a withdrawal request?**

Yes, you can cancel a pending withdrawal before the redemption period completes.

**What exchange rate do I get?**

The exchange rate is locked when you submit the withdrawal request.

**Can I make multiple withdrawal requests?**

Yes, you can have multiple pending withdrawals at different stages of the redemption period.


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