Unstaking and Redemption

The Valdora Liquid Staking Protocol offers users flexibility when exiting their staking positions. Whether a user prefers to redeem through the standard unbonding route or requires immediate liquidity, Valdora provides both normal and fast redemption paths.

Normal Unstaking Flow

Users who no longer wish to participate in staking can initiate the unstaking process by redeeming their stZIG tokens for the underlying ZIG. This standard flow includes the following steps:

1. User submits a redeem transaction via the Staker Contract, burning their stZIG.

2. The equivalent amount of ZIG is requested into the withdrawal queue, initiating the unbonding process.

3. Once the unbonding period completes, users can call the withdraw function to claim their ZIG.

Fast Redemption

For users who need immediate liquidity, Valdora offers a fast redemption path:

• Instead of waiting 21 days, users can sell stZIG on supported DEXs for ZIG or other tokens.

• The price of stZIG on the market normally reflects both the principal and the accrued staking rewards.

• This option allows for instant exit, although the value may be subject to market discounts or slippage.

This mechanism preserves liquidity retention without affecting the staking pool directly, and it encourages stZIG integration across the broader ZIGChain DeFi ecosystem.

Valdora Finance balances network security and user liquidity through a dual-track approach:

Aspect	Normal Unstaking	Fast Redemption
Wait Time	21-day+ unbonding period	Instant (via DEX trade)
Token Involved	Redeem stZIG → Receive ZIG	Sell stZIG directly for ZIG/other
Market Exposure	None (direct protocol queue)	Yes (market price may fluctuate)
Protocol Impact	Withdraws from validator pool	No impact on staking pool
Ideal For	Users planning ahead	Users needing urgent liquidity

This hybrid design ensures Valdora can serve both long-term stakers and active DeFi users without compromising the integrity of the staking pool or validator operations.