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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`
Lower tokens (account menu)
Lower tokens (EWT balance)
2. Enter lowering amount and click `Approve`
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You may also use the slider or pre-defined buttons that will calculate based on your account balance
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The minimum amount for lowering is 1 EWT
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Enter lowering amount
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`
Add/select EWC account
4. Review the transaction and click `Confirm`
Confirm transaction
5. Approve the transaction in your wallet
Pending confirmation
5. Wait for the transaction being executed
Executing transaction
5. You will see a "Transaction scheduled" message along with the transaction URL to Polkadot explorer
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Lowering operation will take approximately 24 hours to succeed
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