# Fractal Vote **Q: How long do I need to lock my FB to vote? Does the FB automatically return to my wallet after unlocking?** A: Once you've cast your vote, you can unlock your FB anytime. However, please note that unlocking will trigger a cooling period of 21,000 blocks(\~7 days). After this period ends, you’ll be able to claim your FB back. **Q: Does voting consume FB?** A: When performing lock, unlock, or claim actions, you will need to pay gas fees. However, no other actions will result in FB being spent. To participate in voting, you must lock FB. Once your vote is cast, you can unlock your FB at any time. **Q: What’s the purpose of participating in Fractal Vote?** A: Participating in Fractal Vote allows you to take part in governance decisions. In the future, voting will be used for making important decisions that affect the Fractal ecosystem. **Q: I’ve already voted. Can I unlock my FB now? Is my vote still valid?** Yes, your vote is still valid even if you unlock your FB. You can unlock your FB anytime after casting your vote. **Q: Are there any rewards for voting or expected future rewards?** Voting allows you to participate in governance, and in the future, it will be used for important decision-making. However, there are no specific rewards expected at this time. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fractalbitcoin.io/faqs/fractal-vote.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.