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# Withdrawal

Those who staked must request a withdrawal, and then wait for a 15-day cooldown period to complete. \
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After the cooldown, the amount you requested to withdraw becomes unlocked but still staked. \
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The unlocked EPIK may now be transferred to the holder's wallet. After the withdrawal, the amount staked will go down by the amount withdrawn. \
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This could change the user's membership level if the amount staked drops below the amount required to maintain your current membership level.