# How you get paid on Vana

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## **Claim Rewards**

* Rewards vest over the next Rewards Cycle (21 days) after being granted.
* Claim vested rewards incrementally **with each block** during next Rewards Cycle. Or wait for the entire amount to unlock.
* Examples:
  * Example 1: John earns 2,100 $VANA in Rewards Cycle 1. She claims \~100 $VANA daily for 21 days during the Rewards Cycle 2.
  * Example 2: Jack earns 1,500 $VANA in Rewards Cycle 1 and waits 21 days to claim the full amount at once at the end of the Rewards Cycle 2.
  * Example 3: Amy earns 2,000 $VANA in Rewards Cycle 1, claims 1,000 $VANA on Day 10 during Rewards Cycle 2, and the remaining 1,000 $VANA on last day 21 of this Rewards Cycle.

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#### **How the Multiplier Works**

The staking multiplier is a reward booster that increases the longer you keep your $VANA staked. It incentivizes long-term staking by giving your stake more weight in calculating rewards over time.

* **Starts at 1x:** When you first stake in zLayer, your multiplier is 1x (no bonus).
* **Gradually increases:** The multiplier grows over time:
  * **1.5x** at **Day 21** (1 Rewards Cycle).
  * **3x (maximum)** at **Day 63** (3 Rewards Cycles).
* **Example:**
  * If you stake 10,000 $VANA for 63 days, your rewards are effectively tripled for that Rewards Cycle.

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#### **Tips for Staking Success**

1. **Start Early in an Rewards Cycle**
   * Maximize rewards by staking from Day 1 of the 21-day Rewards Cycle.
2. **Commit for Longer**
   * Benefit from the multiplier effect by staking for at least **63 days** to triple your reward potential.
3. **Monitor Rankings**
   * Check the future dashboard regularly to ensure zLayer remains in the Top 16.

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#### **FAQs for Stakers**

**Can I unstake my $VANA at any time?**

* Yes, but tokens become accessible after a 7-day withdrawal period. Unstaked tokens during this stage won’t be counted toward further rewards.

**What if I forget to claim my rewards?**

* Unclaimed rewards remain in your account and can be claimed at any time.

#### **Ready to Start Staking?**


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