Prerequisites
Your wallet must be connected to MetaVault AI.
You must have vault shares to withdraw. Check the Your Shares stat on the dashboard.
You need a small amount of Sepolia ETH for the withdrawal transaction gas fee.
Understanding Withdrawals
How Withdrawals Work
- You specify how many shares to withdraw (not LINK amount)
- The vault converts your shares to LINK based on the current share price
- A 1% withdrawal fee is deducted from your withdrawal amount
- The fee goes to the vault’s treasury to cover operational costs
- Your shares are burned, and LINK is transferred to your wallet
Withdrawal Fee Breakdown
Example:- You withdraw 100 shares
- Current value: 110 LINK (you earned 10% yield)
- Withdrawal fee (1%): 1.1 LINK
- You receive: 108.9 LINK
The withdrawal fee is calculated on-chain by the smart contract and is displayed in the withdrawal modal before you confirm.
Withdrawing Your Funds
Open the Withdraw Modal
In the dashboard, locate the Quick Actions card and click the “Withdraw” button.
The Withdraw modal opens, showing:
The Withdraw modal opens, showing:- Amount input field (for shares)
- Your current share balance
- Fee breakdown section
Enter Withdrawal Amount
Type the number of shares you want to withdraw.
Your total share balance is displayed below the input for reference.
Your total share balance is displayed below the input for reference.Review the Fee Breakdown
After entering an amount, a fee breakdown panel appears showing:
- Withdrawal Amount: Total LINK value of your shares
- Withdraw Fee (1%): The 1% fee deducted
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You Will Receive: Final LINK amount after fees
Click Withdraw
Once you’ve reviewed the fee breakdown, click the “Withdraw” button at the bottom of the modal.
Confirm in Wallet
Your wallet will prompt you to confirm the withdrawal transaction.Review:
- The contract address (should be the MetaVault contract)
- Gas fees
- Transaction details
Wait for Confirmation
The button updates to show “Withdrawing…” while the transaction processes.
Withdrawal transactions typically take 10-30 seconds on Sepolia testnet.
Withdrawal transactions typically take 10-30 seconds on Sepolia testnet.The modal will automatically close once the withdrawal is confirmed on-chain.
Verify Your Withdrawal
After successful withdrawal:
- The modal closes automatically
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Your dashboard stats update in real-time:
- Your Shares decreases by the withdrawn amount
- Your Assets reflects your remaining vault balance
- LINK balance in the top nav increases
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Check your wallet to confirm LINK tokens were received
Partial vs. Full Withdrawals
Partial Withdrawal
Withdraw only some of your shares while keeping the rest invested:- Enter less than your total share balance
- Your remaining shares continue earning yield
- You can make multiple partial withdrawals
- Each withdrawal incurs the 1% fee
- You have 1,000 shares
- Withdraw 250 shares → Receive LINK minus 1% fee
- 750 shares remain in the vault, still earning yield
Full Withdrawal
Withdraw all your shares and exit completely:- Enter your entire share balance
- All shares are burned
- You receive all your LINK minus the 1% fee
- Your vault position closes to zero
- You have 1,000 shares worth 1,100 LINK
- Withdraw all 1,000 shares
- Fee: 11 LINK (1%)
- You receive: 1,089 LINK
- Your position: 0 shares, 0 assets
When to Withdraw
Taking Profits
When you’ve earned significant yield and want to realize gains. Check your growth percentage on the dashboard to see your returns.
Rebalancing
To move funds to other opportunities or rebalance your portfolio. You can always deposit again later.
Partial Exit
Withdraw some profits while keeping the rest invested to continue earning yield.
Full Exit
When you’re done using MetaVault AI and want to close your position completely.
Real-Time Updates
After withdrawal:- Dashboard stats update automatically via blockchain event listeners
- No page refresh needed
- Updates appear within 1-2 seconds of transaction confirmation
- All other depositors’ views also update (for Total Managed stats)
Troubleshooting
Error: Insufficient shares
Error: Insufficient shares
Withdrawal amount seems wrong
Withdrawal amount seems wrong
Remember:
- Share price can change (goes up as vault earns yield)
- The 1% withdrawal fee is deducted from the gross amount
- Review the fee breakdown panel before confirming
Transaction failed
Transaction failed
Common causes:
- Insufficient gas (need Sepolia ETH)
- Trying to withdraw more shares than you have
- Network congestion
Withdrawal succeeded but LINK didn't arrive
Withdrawal succeeded but LINK didn't arrive
Wait a few moments - transfers can take time:
- Check your LINK balance in the top nav bar (updates automatically)
- Check your wallet’s LINK token balance
- Verify the transaction on Sepolia Etherscan
Can I avoid the withdrawal fee?
Can I avoid the withdrawal fee?
No, the 1% withdrawal fee is enforced by the smart contract and applies to all withdrawals. This fee:
- Covers operational costs
- Prevents exploitative behavior
- Is standard for vault protocols
Stats aren't updating after withdrawal
Stats aren't updating after withdrawal
The dashboard uses real-time event listeners, but if stats don’t update:
- Wait 10-15 seconds for block confirmation
- Verify the transaction completed successfully
- Refresh the page manually if needed
What’s Next?
After withdrawing:- Your LINK tokens are back in your wallet
- You can deposit again anytime to rejoin the vault
- Track historical performance in the dashboard
- Use the chat agent to check balances or make new deposits