> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://graphdex-1.gitbook.io/graphdex-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://graphdex-1.gitbook.io/graphdex-docs/earn-staking/staking-risks.md).

# Staking Risks

**Staking uses real funds — review the current plan, asset, amount, and wallet before approving any Earn action.**

Earn is a product, not a guarantee. Plans, APRs, tier conditions, and asset availability shift over time. This page lists the risk dimensions you should review against the live terminal before depositing — and the ones to watch while a plan is active.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**The Earn product page is not your account**

A public marketing page can list plans your account isn't currently eligible to use. Always confirm against the live Earn screen inside your account.
{% endhint %}

## Product Availability

Earn availability depends on:

* Account status.
* Wallet connection.
* Supported assets at the current product version.
* GraphDex product rules.

If the main Earn page isn't loading, **do not assume** that a public about page implies your account can deposit into every listed asset or plan. Resolve account state first; verify eligibility second.

## Asset Risk

Supported assets can still change in price. A staking plan **does not remove market risk** from the deposited asset.

* **Price volatility.** Even with a fixed APR, the underlying asset's value can fall during the plan.
* **Wrong-asset deposits.** Confirm asset and network match your intent.
* **Conversion-required plans.** If a swap is needed first, the swap introduces its own exchange-rate exposure.

Before depositing, verify: asset, network, amount. Make sure you understand whether you're staking the asset you actually intended.

## APR and Expected Earnings

APR figures are **plan information**, not a guaranteed outcome:

* APR can change with product rules.
* Expected earnings are projections, not final values.
* Same asset, same period — different accounts may see different terms (tier modifiers, referral boosts).

Review the live plan card at deposit time. Don't rely on:

* Old documentation.
* Old screenshots.
* Another user's account view.

## Withdrawal Risk

Withdrawals carry their own risk profile:

* **Fees** — withdrawal fees may apply.
* **Processing time** — auto-refund window referenced as up to 24 hours; real timing can vary.
* **Wallet selection** — wrong destination wallet still results in funds going to the wallet you actually selected.

Before withdrawing:

* Confirm the receiving wallet.
* Review the amount you'll receive net of fees.
* Check the withdrawal fee explicitly.
* **Wait for pending withdrawals to finish** before submitting duplicate requests — duplicates can compound fees or create reconciliation issues.

## Account and Referral Effects

Earn can reference account tiers, trading-volume requirements, instant upgrades, and referral-based APR boosts.

* Tier conditions can change deposit eligibility.
* Trading-volume requirements may unlock or lock specific plans.
* Referral boosts can be added or removed independently of staking activity.

Check your current account state — tier, eligibility, referral status — **before** making a deposit decision.

## What Earn Does Not Guarantee

* Token price — staking doesn't insulate the asset's market value.
* APR stability — rates can change with product rules.
* Earnings amount — projections are not final.
* Immediate withdrawal — processing windows apply.
* Plan availability — plans can be added, removed, or capped.

## More to Explore

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/tmKkLk8NTcZZolNGWdIh"><strong>Staking</strong></a></td><td>How to start a plan after reading the risk page.</td><td><a href="/files/BWULSHt4tqY255s7X9t1">/files/BWULSHt4tqY255s7X9t1</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/LWnqmKdIJWwn34bHYZeL"><strong>Rewards</strong></a></td><td>The accrual side of the same plan.</td><td><a href="/files/BWULSHt4tqY255s7X9t1">/files/BWULSHt4tqY255s7X9t1</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/FZCcOSR8a6PktKe8Utw1"><strong>Claiming and Withdrawals</strong></a></td><td>The exit flow and its own risks.</td><td><a href="/files/PvwZariSc5lrxmA3uidW">/files/PvwZariSc5lrxmA3uidW</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
Earn is one mode of interacting with funds. For the broader rules around moving funds in or out, see [Wallet Security Notes](/graphdex-docs/wallet/wallet-security-notes.md).
{% endhint %}

## FAQs

<details>

<summary>Can a plan's APR change after I deposit?</summary>

Plan terms can change subject to current product rules. Read the live plan card at deposit time; for ongoing plans, monitor the active-plan view.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What happens to my deposit if Earn changes the supported assets?</summary>

Active plans typically continue under their original terms until close; new deposits may be restricted. The terminal prompts at the time govern.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Does staking protect me from asset price drops?</summary>

No. Staking accrues plan-defined rewards; it does not hedge the underlying asset's market value.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Is the 24-hour auto-refund window always respected?</summary>

The Earn product page references auto-refund up to 24 hours. Real timing depends on account state and network conditions; it's a window, not a guarantee per request.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How do referral boosts interact with staking risk?</summary>

A boost can raise expected earnings, but it doesn't remove asset, APR, or withdrawal risk. Treat boosted plans with the same care as standard ones.

</details>


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