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Deq Review 2026: Withdrawals After Discontinuation

Deq’s Avail liquid-staking service is discontinued and accepts no new deposits. Holders of stAVAIL can still withdraw AVAIL through the app.

Ethereum

By the DappsAtlas editorial team · Updated Nov 6, 2026

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Our verdict on Deq

Deq is no longer an option for people looking to stake Avail: new deposits are closed, and the protocol is discontinued. Its remaining use is for holders of stAVAIL who want to withdraw AVAIL through the app. That withdrawal path is the main practical benefit, but Deq does not publish its fees or detailed audit information. Check the app’s current withdrawal terms before submitting a transaction. Crypto staking and smart-contract interactions carry risk; only adults should use crypto services, and users should follow local laws.

Score breakdown

How Deq scores

Security: n/a
Ease of use: n/a
Fees: n/a
Features: n/a

Scores run from 0 to 10 and are based only on facts we could verify. Where information was missing we mark the score n/a rather than guess.

What is Deq?

Deq has discontinued its Avail liquid-staking service and closed new staking deposits. The app remains in withdrawal-only mode: holders of stAVAIL can still redeem it for AVAIL. Deq does not publish withdrawal fees or the details of its listed audits.

How Deq works

Deq describes itself as a native liquid-staking service for Avail on Ethereum. stAVAIL is the token the service identifies for holders who want to withdraw their AVAIL.

2 features

Key features

Avail liquid staking

Deq describes its discontinued service as native liquid staking for Avail on Ethereum.

Withdrawals remain open

The app remains available for stAVAIL holders to withdraw AVAIL, according to Deq.

Pros and cons

What we like

Deq says stAVAIL holders can still withdraw AVAIL.
The project clearly states that new deposits are closed.

Watch out for

Deq has discontinued staking, so new deposits are closed.
The project does not publish withdrawal fees or detailed instructions beyond using its app.
The scope and findings of the two listed audits are not stated.

Deq fees

Deq has not published withdrawal fees. Check the app for any protocol charge before confirming a withdrawal; Ethereum transactions may also require network gas.

Is Deq safe?

Deq lists two audits, but their scope and findings are not stated. Audit listings do not remove smart-contract or transaction risks, and Deq does not publish further security details here. The project is discontinued, though withdrawals remain available. Its site says its information is not directed at US persons; it does not state a licensing status.

4 steps

How to get started with Deq

1
Open the Deq app.
2
Choose the option to withdraw AVAIL.
3
Review the amount and any costs shown in the app.
4
Submit the transaction and confirm it in your wallet.

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Who Deq is for

Deq is relevant only to people who already hold stAVAIL and want to withdraw AVAIL. It is not suitable for users seeking a live staking service or a place to make new deposits.

Deq FAQs

What is Deq?

Deq describes its service as native liquid staking for Avail on Ethereum. Its site says stAVAIL holders can redeem the token for AVAIL through the app, but new staking deposits are closed.

Can I withdraw AVAIL from Deq?

Yes. Deq says stAVAIL holders can still withdraw AVAIL through its app, even though the protocol has been discontinued. Check the app for the current withdrawal steps and any displayed costs before confirming a transaction.

Can I still stake AVAIL with Deq?

No. Deq says staking is closed and new deposits are not accepted. The remaining service is for stAVAIL holders to withdraw AVAIL.

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