# How to Claim Epoch Rewards

FAF stakers earn rewards at the end of each 30-day epoch through Flash Trade's hybrid reward system, which combines stake-based rewards with activity-based Voltage Points. This guide walks you through claiming your accumulated rewards.

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### Prerequisites

Before claiming your epoch rewards, ensure you have:

* A connected Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, etc.)
* Previously staked FAF tokens during the completed epoch
* **Earned Voltage Points (VP > 0)** during the epoch - <mark style="color:green;">**required for any rewards**</mark>

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## Understanding the Current Reward System (Epoch 4+)

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### For Staked FAF Holders

Your rewards come from a **50/50 split**:

* **50% Stake-Based Rewards**: Based on your proportional FAF stake
* **50% VP-Based Rewards**: Based on your Voltage Points ranking
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### For Non-Staked Participants

* Receive **VP-Based Rewards only**
* Must <mark style="color:red;">**REGISTER**</mark> for the VP program before earning any rewards
* Effective VP calculated with 50% penalty applied
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#### **Critical Requirement**

You must have **VP > 0** to receive any rewards, even if you have staked FAF.
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#### **Critical Requirement**

### Step-by-Step Claiming Process

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#### Connect Your Wallet

If you haven't already connected your wallet:

1. Navigate to [flash.trade](https://flash.trade)
2. Click "Connect Wallet" in the top-right corner
3. Select your preferred Solana wallet
4. Approve the connection request in your wallet

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#### **Important**

Make sure you're connecting the same wallet that contains your staked FAF tokens.
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#### Navigate to the Token Page

1. Once your wallet is connected, click on the **"Token"** tab in the main navigation menu
2. This will take you to the FAF Token Staking page where you can manage all staking-related activities
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#### Claim Your Epoch Rewards

1. On the Token Staking page, locate the rewards section
2. Look for your **"Rewards Claimable"** amount - this shows your accumulated FAF rewards from the completed epoch
3. Click the **"Claim FAF"** button to initiate the claiming process
4. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
5. Your FAF rewards will be transferred directly to your wallet
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### Reward Schedule

* **Epoch Duration**: 30 days
* **Claiming Window**: Available anytime after epoch conclusion
* **No Expiration**: Unclaimed rewards remain available indefinitely

### Troubleshooting

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#### **No Claimable Rewards Showing**

* Verify you participated during the completed epoch
* Check that you're using the correct wallet
* Ensure the epoch has actually concluded
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#### **Transaction Failures**

* Ensure sufficient SOL for transaction fees
* Try increasing priority fee settings in your wallet
* Check Solana network status for congestion
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<h4 align="center"><strong>Wallet Connection Issues</strong></h4>

* Clear browser cache and reconnect
* Disable interfering browser extensions
* Try a different supported wallet

## Learn More

For detailed information about the hybrid reward system, Voltage Points mechanics, and ranking calculations, visit our [**Voltage Points and FAF Rewards System**](/flash-trade/flash-trade-protocol/faf-token/voltage-points-and-faf-rewards-system.md#current-system-epoch-4) documentation page.

## Support

Need additional help claiming your rewards?

* Join our [Discord community](http://discord.gg/flashtrade) for real-time support
* Visit our [FAQ section](/flash-trade/resources/flash-trade.md) for common questions

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#### **Security Reminder**

Legitimate Flash Trade support will never ask for your private keys or recovery phrase.
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#### *Remember*

*The current system requires both FAF staking AND platform activity (VP > 0) to earn rewards. Passive staking without activity will not generate any rewards.*
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