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# Lowering tokens (deprecated)

### Prerequisites

* [x] Connected EWX account
* [x] Minimum balance of 1 EWT (not including gas fee) in EWX account

1. Find the `Lower` menu in the account popover menu on top-right of the screen. You may also click on `⋮` icon located next to your EWX balance then click `Lower Tokens`

<figure><img src="/files/cj1Fnx3Whx6ZrSNLvHqG" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Lower tokens (account menu)</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/ndp0Q1y8vpjubIR2e0eB" alt="" width="310"><figcaption><p>Lower tokens (EWT balance)</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Enter lowering amount and click `Approve`

{% hint style="success" %}
You may also use the slider or pre-defined buttons that will calculate based on your account balance
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
The minimum amount for lowering is 1 EWT
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/CZn3iu84VeZPESLCyysL" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Enter lowering amount</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Enter an EWC address and/or select an EWC account for which the lowering amount will go to. Make sure that the chosen account is highlighted before clicking `Next`

<figure><img src="/files/gL8fYjW7X8Xv9wpD18OW" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Add/select EWC account</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Review the transaction and click `Confirm`

<figure><img src="/files/OTSC7YPmw2dTsGEow0lx" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Confirm transaction</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Approve the transaction in your wallet

<figure><img src="/files/xTO6cfVv8AiNM9LlYSKC" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Pending confirmation</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Wait for the transaction being executed

<figure><img src="/files/ss30K8l8IZ48DBMKYHze" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Executing transaction</p></figcaption></figure>

5. You will see a "Transaction scheduled" message along with the transaction URL to Polkadot explorer

{% hint style="warning" %}
Lowering operation will take approximately 24 hours to succeed
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/bPMTZHCMXo2fjrCVG7vv" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Lowering transaction scheduled</p></figcaption></figure>