# zNode Burn Event (Ended)

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Note: zNode Burn is no longer available. The zNode BURN event has ended on January 25, 2025. 
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## User Guide: zNode Burn Page

Welcome to the zNode Burn Page! This guide will walk you through the steps to successfully burn your zNodes.

## Overview

Use the zNode Burn Page to decide how many of your existing zNodes you want to burn. For each zNode you burn, you will receive 17,857 $RIZ at TGE, which represents 50% of your reserved token emissions. 

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NOTE: Burning a zNode permanently removes any associated airdrop rewards and long-term benefits associated with the Rivalz Ecosystem.
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## zNode Burn Page

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1. Total Overview: Displays all zNodes associated with your account.
2. Burn Functionality: Provides a secure process to permanently burn zNodes.
3. Transaction Confirmation: Ensures you review all details before finalizing the burn.

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## Step-by-Step Guide

### **Step 1: Access the Burn Page**

* Open your browser and navigate to[ ](https://devznode.rivalz.ai/burn)<https://znode.rivalz.ai/burn>&#x20;
* Connect your wallet to retrieve all your zNodes

### **Step 2: Review Your zNodes**

* After logging in, you will see a list of all your active zNodes.
* If you would like to burn any number of them you will first need to ensure they are not delegated.

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**Step 3: Select zNodes to Burn**

* Type the number of zNodes you would like to burn in the box provided

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**Step 4: Confirm the Burn**

* Click the “Submit to burn” button

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* Verify the details carefully

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**Step 5: Authenticate the Transaction**

* Sign the transaction in your wallet

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* Click Confirm to finalize the process

## Important Notes

* Irreversibility: Burning a zNode is a permanent action and cannot be undone.
* Rewards: Any unclaimed rewards associated with the zNode will be forfeited upon burning.
* Security: Ensure you are on the correct website (<https://znode.rivalz.ai/burn>) to avoid phishing attempts.