# CVX Locking (vlCVX)

CVX must be locked as vlCVX to participate in the voting process.

### Quick Overview

* CVX is locked for 16 weeks (plus X number of days until the next Thursday)
* Weekly epochs begin at Thursday 0:00 UTC
* Voting power will be 0 after depositing until the next epoch
* Each deposit/lock is grouped into weekly locks. These locks' unlock time are independent of each other.  Voting power is the sum of all non-expired locks
* Expired locks can still gain platform fees.  However can be forcefully kicked  (with an incentive to the kicker) if left unclaimed for too long
* More information can be found here: <https://docs.convexfinance.com/convexfinance/general-information/voting-and-gauge-weights>&#x20;

### Implementation

An example implementation can be found here: <https://github.com/convex-eth/platform/blob/main/contracts/contracts/BasicCvxHolder.sol>

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Important: In order for the locking contract to participate in snapshot proposals, the contract must be able delegate to a EOA address or implement EIP1271 in order to sign for voting.
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