> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.asterdex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.asterdex.com/usdaster-token/tge/apx-token-exchange/unlock-apx-tokens-in-apx-dao.md).

# Unlock APX tokens in APX DAO

You can unlock your veNFT and retrieve all your $APX tokens without penalties on September 16. Kindly please follow the step-to-step instructions to unlock the APX tokens without penalties.

First Step: Go to [APX DAO staking page ](https://www.apollox.finance/en/governance/vault)and connect your wallet. <br>

<figure><img src="/files/YUrVJg4DK8XMXFvM0qZ6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Second Step: Claim all your rewards first before unlocking the current veNFT.

<figure><img src="/files/EJaNzG5p29CkiPmvEPp9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Third Step: Click the button of “Instant unlock” to withdraw your $APX tokens without penalties.

<figure><img src="/files/xBLPnEISbdof4aA3S81z" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/0gfD0BBw8za1WOZaGeaa" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Last Step: Click the button of "Unlock Now", then you will receive APX tokens in your wallet.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/gwvXwJrUdyWxzhUMTUgJ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Once you have unlocked all veNFT and receive all APX tokens. You could deposit all APX tokens to Aster dex and exchange all APX tokens into ASTER tokens.<br>