Lisk Chain Shutdown: How to Withdraw and Migrate LSK

Owner of LSK on Lisk Chain it is necessary to complete asset withdrawals before the network is shut down.

In the official Lisk account update on October 19, 2026, the closing schedule was shifted toMonday, November 2, 2026, from the previous October 31.

Lisk Portal, Lisk Bridge, also developer tools and integrations will also be discontinued.

For users looking for a way to withdraw LSK, the process is not complete after sending the first transaction.

Transfers to Ethereum require transaction confirmation, a waiting period, and final claims.

This guide explains how to move LSK according to asset position so that each stage can be completed before the service stops.

Key Takeaways

• The latest closure is scheduled for November 2, 2026, but the FAQ still lists October 31, soon after the withdrawal process.

• LSK that is still staked requires unlocking for 3 days, then the bridge process takes about 8 days according to the FAQ.

• Migration moves LSK from Lisk Chain to Ethereum as LSK, instead of exchanging it to ETH.

Lisk Chain Shutdown Schedule and Withdrawal Times

Source: x.com/@Lisk

Lisk official update on X stating that the date change was made so that the termination would take place on a working day.

Meanwhile, FAQ Lisk Chain Closure (https://support.lisk.com/faq/lisk-chain-closure).

The available ones still use the old date. This difference needs to be taken into account when calculating transaction completion time.

The latest post mentions bridging for around 7 days.

The FAQ provides more details: the entire process takes about 8 days, including the stages before and after the waiting period.

For planning, use the longer estimate and allow for extra time.

If LSK is still locked in staking, the FAQ asks users to provide at least 11 days.

Do not use the closing date as the withdrawal start date as the process is not instant.

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Check LSK Location Before Making a Withdrawal

LSK withdrawal requirements depend on the network where the tokens are held. The same token name doesn't mean all holders must follow the same steps.

This table helps determine the appropriate Lisk withdrawal method.

Check the network on your wallet first to avoid making unnecessary transactions.

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How to Withdraw LSK from Staking

Open Lisk Portal, then connect the wallet used for staking.

Source: portal.lisk.com/staking/unstake

Select the position that is still locked and do it unlock. 

According to the FAQ, opening a position is now not subject to any penalty.

Wait 3 days before unstaking.

After a successful unstake, the LSK returns to the wallet on the Lisk Chain, the tokens have not yet moved to Ethereum.

Also claim any remaining staking rewards before proceeding with your withdrawal via the bridge.

Lisk stated that approximately4 million LSKin the form of remaining staking rewards will be burned.

The announcement discusses the remaining rewards, so do not equate it with the total amount of the user's balance.

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How to Migrate LSK to Ethereum Via Lisk Bridge

Set the source and destination networks

Type bridge.lisk.comon the browser, then connect the wallet.

The FAQ statesLisk Bridge is the only bridge that is still functioning for this process.

Avoid links from private messages offering migration assistance.

In the original column or from, select network Liskand tokensLSK. 

In the destination column orto, choose Ethereumand tokensLSK. 

The initial interface selects Ethereum and ETH, so both columns must be checked before entering the nominal amount.

Confirm withdrawal and do proof

Make sure the visible pair isLisk LSK → Ethereum LSK. 

Enter the number of tokens,Check the transaction details, then confirm the withdrawal via wallet.

About an hour later, return to the bridge to send the transaction prove of Ethereum.

The 7-day waiting period only starts after this stage, not when the first withdrawal is sent.

Closing the page after the initial transaction without continuing the proof will delay completion.

LSK claim after waiting period

Once the 7-day challenge period is over, send the final transaction to claim LSK in Ethereum.

Prepare ETH on the Ethereum network to pay for prove and claim transactions, the nominal amount follows the network fee when the transaction is made.

Check balance after successful claim.

Process LSK migration to Ethereum only completed when the token has been received on the destination network,not just when a withdrawal request is recorded.

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Avoid Mistakes That Hinder Migration

Don't swap LSK to ETH just because the initial bridge screen selects ETH.

In this guide, Lisk network migration means moving the token storage network with the destination asset remaining LSK.

Never share your seed phrase or private key.

The FAQ warns that LSK left after a network shutdown cannot be withdrawn or recovered.

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FAQ

When will Lisk Chain shut down?

The Lisk update on October 19th set November 2nd, 2026. The FAQ still lists the previous schedule, October 31st.

How to withdraw LSK to Ethereum?

Use Lisk Bridge, select Lisk LSK to Ethereum LSK, then complete the withdrawal, prove, and claim.

How long does the LSK migration process take?

The FAQ estimates around 8 days for the bridge, or at least 11 days if tokens are still staked.

Does LSK on exchange need to be migrated?

According to the official FAQ, LSK held on exchanges or Ethereum do not require migration due to this closure.

Does migration convert LSK to ETH?

No. The target token remains LSK, while ETH on Ethereum is required to pay for prove and claim transactions.