Solana: Unstake Using the Earn Widget

This Solana Unstaking Flow flow lets users deactivate a specific Solana stake account so that the staked SOL can later be withdrawn back to the wallet.

Unstaking is always the first step in a two-step sequence: Unstake → Withdraw, and it typically takes several days for deactivation to complete.

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Unstaking is performed per account, not by arbitrary partial amounts across accounts.

Step-by-step flow

1. Open Unstake
   The user clicks Unstake from the main Solana staking card.

2. View staking context
   The widget shows:

   • Total staked SOL.
   • List of stake accounts that contribute to this total.

3. Select stake account
   The user selects one Active stake account from the list.

   

4. Review deactivation details
   The UI displays:

   • Selected account address and amount.

   • Deactivation time frame (for example, “Up to 4 days”).

     

5. Submit unstake transaction
   The user clicks Unstake.

   • The widget triggers an unstake transaction in the connected wallet.
   • The user approves the transaction, incurring network fees.

6. Transaction processing / deactivating state
   On success, the selected stake account transitions to a Deactivating state in the widget.
   The UI may display:

   • A “Deactivating – up to X days” label.
   • A link to view the transaction or account in a block explorer.

7. Post-unstake view
   The main staking view now shows:

   • Updated totals (staked vs. deactivating/ready-to-withdraw).
   • Unstaking Section: A dedicated card lists the amount of SOL currently "Deactivating".

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     Note: This figure will programmatically transition to the "Ready to Withdraw" column within the same card once the process completes.

   • Accounts List: The specific account entry will now feature a "Deactivating" status badge for immediate clarity.

   When deactivation completes, the account status changes from Deactivating to Ready to withdraw, and the widget enables the Withdraw CTA for that account.