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# FAQ

### "**What's the difference between unbonding stkd-SCRT instead of selling it on a DEX?"**

When you **unbond stkd-SCRT**, a small withdrawal fee of (0.05%) is incurred. After 21 days, you will be able to claim SCRT + all of the accumulated staking rewards. The downsides to this method are the following: 

* Unbonding fee
* 21 days of unbonding

The alternative is to **sell your stkd-SCRT** on a decentralized exchange. The prices of stkd-SCRT on a decentralized exchange reflects the value of the underlying SCRT + accumulated staking rewards. **Thus, you can sell and instantly realize the upside of the passively accruing staking rewards without needing to wait 21 days to unbond.** The downside to this method are the following: 

* Trading Fee
* Slippage