Sonic SUMR Claiming and Bridging Now Live

Great news for everyone who's been providing liquidity on Sonic! The SUMR claiming and bridging functionality is now live, and we've put together this guide to help you navigate the process with ease.

From Earning to Claiming: Accessing Your SUMR

If you've been patiently watching your SUMR accumulate from your Sonic positions, now's the time to claim those rewards. Here's how:

1. Head over to the Portfolio page (where you probably check your positions anyway)
2. Look for the "$SUMR Rewards" tab - that's where all your tokens are waiting
3. First-time claiming? You'll need to quickly review and accept the terms (standard stuff)
4. Scroll down to find the Sonic block in the Claim & Delegate section
5. Hit the "Claim 1/2" button for your Sonic rewards
6. Confirm in your wallet, and you're on your way!

Bridging to Base: Where Your SUMR Gets Its Powers

Think of bridging as giving your SUMR tokens a passport to travel to where they can do more for you. Here's how to get them to Base:

1. After claiming, you'll see a "Bridge 2/2" button - that's your next step
2. Click it and you'll land on the Bridge page, with "From Sonic To Base" already selected
3. Your available SUMR tokens will be displayed, ready for the journey
4. Take a quick look at the transaction details:
   • Gas costs (the toll for the bridge)
   • Messaging fees (the paperwork for crossing networks)
   • Estimated time (about 2 minutes - just enough time to grab a coffee)
5. Hit the "Bridge" button to send your tokens on their way
6. The LayerZero technology takes care of the secure passage
7. Once your tokens arrive safely, click "Return to claim"

The bridge process is remarkably smooth - your tokens securely move between networks without breaking a sweat.

Delegation and Staking: Putting Your SUMR to Work

Now that your tokens have arrived on Base, they're ready to participate in governance:

1. From the Claim & Delegate page, click "Continue" to move forward
2. You'll see delegation options - think of this as choosing your representative:
   • Select a delegate who shares your vision for the protocol
   • Or choose "Delegate to yourself" if you prefer to maintain direct control
3. Click "Change network to Base" to switch to where your tokens now live
4. Complete the delegation by clicking the "Delegate" button
5. Decide how much to stake - you can always adjust this later
6. Approve and confirm to finalize your staking

The whole process flows naturally from claiming to governance participation, reflecting the protocol's thoughtful design.

A Few Practical Tips

As you go through this process, keep these points in mind:

• Make sure you have sufficient native tokens in your wallet for transaction fees on both networks
• Bridge times may vary slightly depending on network traffic
• After everything's done, you can track your claimed and bridged tokens in your portfolio

The protocol continues to evolve with features that emphasize user experience and accessibility. This claiming and bridging implementation makes it easier than ever to participate in the ecosystem and have your voice heard through governance.

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