> ## Documentation Index
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# sWBERA Token

> What is the sWBERA token and how does it work.

$sWBERA (Staked $WBERA) is a yield-bearing token that represents your staked \$BERA position in the Staking Vault. It provides non-dilutive yield through Proof of Liquidity incentive redirection. For the Staking Vault (wBERA Staker Vault) contract address, see [Deployed contracts](/build/getting-started/deployed-contracts).

## How to Get \$sWBERA

$sWBERA tokens are issued when you stake $BERA or $WBERA in the Staking Vault. For detailed instructions on how to stake BERA and receive $sWBERA tokens, see the [\$BERA token page](/general/tokens/bera#staking-bera).

You can stake either native $BERA (which the system automatically wraps to $WBERA) or $WBERA directly if you already have wrapped $BERA tokens. Both methods result in receiving \$sWBERA tokens representing your staked position.

## How \$sWBERA Works

### Non-Dilutive Yield Mechanism

$sWBERA earns yield through a **non-dilutive mechanism** that doesn't inflate the token supply. Instead, the underlying value of each $sWBERA token increases as the vault accumulates more WBERA from incentive fees.

### Proof of Liquidity Incentive Redirection

The yield comes from the **33% incentive tax** collected from PoL protocols. When protocols pay incentives to validators for directing $BGT emissions, a 33% fee is collected during incentive distribution and sent to the Incentive Fee Collector. These fees are then auctioned for $WBERA through automated market mechanisms, and the $WBERA is distributed to Staking Vault stakers, increasing the value of $sWBERA tokens.

### Auto-Compounding

Your rewards automatically compound without any manual intervention. No claiming is required as rewards are automatically reinvested, causing your \$sWBERA tokens to increase in value over time.

## Unstaking sWBERA

### 7-Day Unbonding Period

To convert your $sWBERA tokens back to $BERA or \$WBERA, you'll need to unstake through the Staking Vault. The unstaking process has a **7-day unbonding period**:

1. **Initiate withdrawal**: Queue a withdrawal request through the [Staking Vault interface](https://hub.berachain.com/stake/)
2. **Wait 7 days**: Your withdrawal request enters a 7-day cooldown period
3. **Complete withdrawal**: After the unbonding period ends, return to the interface to complete the withdrawal and receive your \$WBERA tokens

### Important Considerations

* **No rewards earned** during the unbonding period
* **Withdrawal requests expire** after 7 days if not completed
* **Multiple requests**: You can have multiple withdrawal requests active simultaneously
* **Cancellation**: Withdrawal requests can be cancelled before completion

For detailed instructions on the unstaking process, see the [\$BERA token page](/general/tokens/bera).