# Unstaking

Users can request TON withdrawal using the _‘Unstake’_ function in the application.&#x20;

After the unstaking is initiated, a cooldown period countdown starts. The unstaking cooldown lasts 36 to 72 hours and is subject to the validation round phase and duration.

bmTON will be exchanged for TON tokens after the cooldown period. The amount of TON tokens to be withdrawn will be calculated by the smart contract algorithm based on the user’s bmTON unstaked amount and bmTON/TON exchange rate.&#x20;

Users can claim the requested TON tokens at any time after the expiration of the cooldown period.

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