> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sophon.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Staking Transition

> What happens to SOPH staking as the Sophon Chain winds down

<Warning>
  SOPH staking will be discontinued when the Sophon Chain is decommissioned. Staked
  positions are transitioned to Ethereum automatically; do not attempt a manual
  migration.
</Warning>

## What stakers need to do

1. Open [claim.sophon.com](https://claim.sophon.com).
2. Check for unlocked SOPH and outstanding staking rewards.
3. Claim any available amount. SOPH unstaked during the transition is claimable on
   Ethereum mainnet.

Staking remains available during the chain wind-down. The final vesting unlock on
the Sophon Chain is scheduled for **September 29, 2026 at 00:00 GMT**. After that,
vesting and claims continue on Ethereum without user action.

## What is migrated automatically

* **Staked SOPH positions** are migrated to Ethereum automatically.
* **vSOPH**, the vesting representation of SOPH, is migrated automatically.
* Existing vesting schedules continue without interruption.

<Info>
  Liquid SOPH is different: it does not require a token migration because SOPH is
  native to Ethereum. A liquid Sophon balance only needs to be bridged out of the
  legacy chain.
</Info>

## Legacy staking model

Staking was introduced to support the planned cryptoeconomic decentralization of
the Sophon Chain's sequencing function. Rewards were tied to chain gas fees and used
an inverse-square-root utilization model. Because the chain is being decommissioned,
that sequencer-staking roadmap and its gas-funded reward utility are being retired.

The unutilized staking-reward pool and node buybacks contribute to the first
announced burn of more than 46.5 million SOPH. Future SOPH burns are intended to be
funded by a portion of profits from Sophon products.

See the [full chain migration guide](/migration) for dates and withdrawal routes.