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Learn how to claim your staked Pepe Unchained ($PEPU) tokens so you can access and trade them. This is specifically for $PEPU tokens bought and staked during the pre-launch period.
Because the unstaking period is now over, your $PEPU tokens should be unstaked and ready to be claimed, including your reward tokens!
What does unstaking mean?
Unstaking is the process of removing tokens from a staking contract so they're accessible to claim or trade.
You can stake both pre-launch and launched tokens, and it often takes 7 days for tokens to be unstaked (each project and/or staking protocol will differ — it may be shorter or longer than 7 days).
Note: During the 7-day unstaking period, tokens are in transition and cannot be accessed, traded, or claimed until the process is complete.
If you bought and staked $PEPU tokens during its pre-launch sale period, you will now be able to claim them, as they were unstaked automatically once the claim period began.
Pepe Unchained's unstaking period was 7 days, meaning your $PEPU tokens are now ready to be claimed and traded!
Steps to claim your staked your $PEPU tokens
You can unstake your Pepe Unchained tokens by following these steps:
Step 1: Connecting your wallet to the Pepe Unchained staking dashboard
First, visit the Pepe Unchained staking dashboard on your browser. The official URL is: https://pepeunchained.com/en/dashboard.
You won't see your staked $PEPU tokens until you connect your wallet. To do so, tap the drop-down menu in the top right-hand corner.
Next, tap "Connect" at the bottom.
Select Best Wallet from the list of wallet options.
Next, tap "Allow" so Best Wallet opens.
In Best Wallet, you have to approve the connection by tapping "Connect". Make sure you are connecting the right wallet.
You will see confirmation of the connection in Best Wallet.
Step 2: Withdrawing your staked $PEPU tokens
Next, go back to the same browser tab with Pepe Unchained’s website open. Once connected, you’ll see your staked $PEPU token balance.
To claim your $PEPU tokens, just tap "Withdraw Staked Tokens".
Next, confirm your withdrawal of your tokens to your wallet.
Before tapping "Withdraw", make sure you have enough Ethereum (ETH) tokens in your wallet to cover the gas fee whilst claiming.
What are gas fees?
When claiming your $PEPU tokens, you will need to pay a gas fee to process and confirm your claim transaction.
The gas fee for claiming $PEPU will be payable in ETH, the native token of Ethereum.
Read our comprehensive guide on gas fees.
If you don't have crypto to pay the gas fees, you can add gas fee tokens to your wallet by buying, swapping, or depositing from another wallet or an exchange.
Note: Gas fees often spike during periods of high network activity, which may happen during the Pepe Unchained claim. This is because there will be many $PEPU holders trying to claim their new tokens at the same time.
Ensure your wallet has enough ETH to cover any spike in gas fees. Whilst gas fees on Ethereum are usually around $15-20 per transaction, we recommend having at least $50-100 in ETH in your wallet.
If the claiming fee seems too high, consider waiting for a less congested time to claim.
Step 3: Confirming your $PEPU claim
Next, confirm the claim transaction in your Best Wallet app.
After approving the transaction, the blockchain will process it. This may take a few minutes to reflect in your wallet's balance. We recommend not trying again until you receive your $PEPU tokens — to check your transaction status, enter your wallet address into Etherscan.
You can also claim your $PEPU staking rewards by scrolling down on the Pepe Unchained website.
Tap the "Claim Rewards" to get your reward $PEPU tokens.
This is a separate transaction from the claim of your initial purchase. Again, you'll have to approve this in your Best Wallet app.
Once you've tapped confirm, you will see both your initial purchase and staked amount of $PEPU tokens, plus your reward $PEPU tokens, in your token list!
If you don't see your new tokens, you may have to import the Pepe Unchained token address into your wallet — don't worry, your tokens are still yours and remain secure, just not viewable in your wallet yet.
Step 4: Managing your new tokens
You can now securely hold, access, and trade your Pepe Unchained tokens in Best Wallet.
Tips for a smooth claiming experience
Monitor Gas Fees: Use a gas tracker like Etherscan to choose optimal times for claiming to avoid high fees.
Stay Updated: Follow the Pepe Unchained X account to stay in the loop about the claim status and further project developments. Best Wallet is not responsible and does not manage Pepe Unchained or its claim period.
Enable Notifications: Best Wallet sends real-time alerts for claiming periods and token updates. Ensure these are enabled in your Best Wallet's Settings so you never miss important deadlines.
Verify Token Details: Claim directly through Best Wallet to avoid connecting to unauthorised or scam pages.
Struggling to claim your Pepe Unchained tokens?
Claiming your staked $PEPU tokens is a straightforward process within Best Wallet. Once you have claimed your tokens, you can easily manage and trade them in-app.
However, if you are facing issues claiming with Best Wallet, please consult the Upcoming Tokens support guides, and then email [email protected] or message through the Best Wallet app so the support team can troubleshoot and resolve your issue.
Reminder: Nobody from Best Wallet will ever ask for your wallet’s private key or seed phrase.