Katana | Claim KAT Voting Incentives — Rewards Guide
Claim rewards earned by eligible vKAT gauge participation and understand epoch distribution, reward tokens and automated avKAT handling.
Goal
Claim rewards associated with eligible vKAT voting participation after they become distributable.
Before you begin
Confirm that your wallet is connected to Katana, that you have enough ETH for gas, and that token addresses or positions match the intended network. Review approvals before signing and avoid copying addresses from unverified sources.
Step-by-step workflow
Open the rewards or claims view for the wallet that owns the relevant vKAT position.
Review claimable rewards by token and epoch.
Check the distribution source and confirm that the reward is associated with the expected position.
Submit the claim transaction.
Verify token balances after confirmation and record reward values for accounting if needed.
What changes onchain
The transaction updates a Katana smart-contract position rather than only changing the interface. Wallet prompts should therefore be checked for contract address, token amount, approvals and network before signing.
Risk and troubleshooting
Reward availability is not fixed. Different gauges can distribute different assets, and token values can change before or after a claim.
- Wrong network or token address.
- Insufficient gas or token balance.
- Stale interface state after a transaction.
- Unexpected approval scope.
- Market, liquidity or exit conditions changing after entry.
Verification after completion
Check the transaction on Katana’s explorer, refresh balances from the chain and confirm that the expected position or token amount changed. For multi-step workflows, verify each transaction before continuing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rewards can vKAT holders claim?
Eligible rewards depend on the gauges and reward sources associated with the user’s voting participation.
Are rewards always paid in KAT?
No. Reward tokens can vary by market and incentive source.
Does avKAT require manual claims?
No. avKAT is designed to manage reward collection automatically.
When should I claim?
Claim when rewards are distributable and the transaction cost and accounting impact make sense for your position.