# Understanding xSTEAK

## What is xSTEAK?

xSTEAK is a non-transferable escrowed governance token, corresponding to locked STEAK. STEAK can be directly converted to xSTEAK via the SteakHut dApp.

xSTEAK allows for the ability to allocate it to applications, allowing for modular staking applications. The operation consists of staking xSTEAK into desired application in exchange for various benefits.

* Name: xSTEAK 
* Chain: Avalanche 
* Contract: 0x902Aa4cC3b463c84541C9C1DeDF50620C99950B9

## xSTEAK Conversion: Redeeming STEAK from xSTEAK

STEAK and xSTEAK can be converted into each other within the SteakHut dApp. Converting xSTEAK back to STEAK involves a vesting period.

### STEAK to xSTEAK conversion

STEAK can be freely converted into xSTEAK at any time. The process is instant, and the ratio is 1:1.

### xSTEAK to STEAK conversion

xSTEAK is escrowed STEAK that can be redeemed by vesting. The user can select the vesting duration when converting xSTEAK to STEAK. The conversion ratio increases proportionally with the vesting duration:

* The minimum vesting duration of 10 days will provide a 1:0.5 ratio
* The maximum vesting duration of 45 days will provide a 1:1 ratio

If the selected vesting duration is lower than the maximum (ratio < 1:1), the excess STEAK is returned to the SteakHut treasury.&#x20;


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