# 1.6 Long-Term Commitment and Vesting

The $vCASH you stake is subject to a vesting period of 18 months. This means that you cannot fully liquidate your tokens until the vesting period has passed. During this time, the tokens are gradually unlocked, incentivizing users to remain committed to the network for the long term.


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