> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dein-fi.gitbook.io/bridge-mutual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dein-fi.gitbook.io/bridge-mutual/etherscan-interaction-guides/bmi-tokens/old-v1-bmi-staking.md).

# Old (v1) BMI staking

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**Check your staked BMI**

1. Head [here](https://etherscan.io/address/0xdfb820b95eee42a858f50befbf834d2d24621153#readProxyContract#F4)
2. Connect your wallet ("Connect to Web3" button)
3. Enter your wallet address in the method 4. getStakedBMI and hit Query.

**Withdraw staked BMI**&#x20;

1. Head [here](https://etherscan.io/address/0xdfb820b95eee42a858f50befbf834d2d24621153#writeProxyContract#F16)
2. Connect your wallet ("Connect to Web3" button) at the top of the method list.
3. In method 16. unlockTokensToWithdraw enter the amount from the **Check your staked BMI** step above (*Be extra sure the amount is precisely the same)* and hit Write.
4. If no errors or alerts pop-up proceed with the transaction.
5. As soon as the transaction passes the 8 day waiting period starts.

*After 8 days you will have 48h to:*

1. Head [here](https://etherscan.io/address/0xdfb820b95eee42a858f50befbf834d2d24621153#writeProxyContract#F17)
2. Connect your wallet ("Connect to Web3" button at the top of the method list).
3. Under method 17. withdraw click the Write button.
4. If no errors or alerts pop-up proceed with the transaction.
5. As soon as the transaction passes your tokens will be transferred to your wallet.