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Unstaking Queue

Definition

An unstaking queue is a waiting period that users must observe after initiating a request to withdraw staked cryptocurrency from a proof-of-stake network. During this period, the assets are temporarily unavailable for trading or transfer as the network processes the withdrawal. This mechanism is designed to maintain network stability and security by preventing abrupt mass withdrawals. It represents a procedural delay before staked assets are returned to the user’s control.