Votes on Blaze are locked per epoch and are no longer reset by user actions such as unstaking.
However, there are still specific system-level cases where votes may be cleared.
When Votes Can Reset
1) New Epoch Start (Automatic Reset)
At the start of each new epoch:
- All vote allocations reset automatically
- You must submit new votes to participate in the new epoch
- Previous epoch votes do not carry forward
This ensures each epoch starts with a clean and fair distribution.
2) Streamer Becomes Unverified
Only Verified Streamers are eligible to receive votes.
If a streamer you voted for becomes Unverified during an epoch:
- Votes assigned to that streamer are removed
- The affected voting power becomes unallocated
- You may reassign those votes to other eligible streamers (if voting is still open)
Important Clarifications
- ❌ Votes do not reset when passes are used for voting
- ❌ Passes used for voting cannot be unstaked during the epoch
- ❌ Votes cannot be manually reset or reduced
Once votes are submitted, they remain locked unless one of the system cases above applies.
What to Do After a Reset
If votes are cleared due to a new epoch or streamer eligibility change:
- Go to Voting
- Review your available voting power
- Assign votes to eligible Verified Streamers
- Submit before the lock window begins