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