# Read Pool

A read pool is a pooling of resources for sharing processing power for storage reads over the network. Delegates can lock tokens into read pool and reclaim them as rewards eventually, the rewards can be slashed if the terms of service are not met.

## Lock Tokens in Read Pool

1. Click on Settings -> **Read Pool**

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2. Click Lock Tokens into read pool.

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3. Provide Tokens to Lock in the read pool and click Confirm.

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## Unlock Tokens in Read Pool

1. Click on Settings -> Read Pool

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2. Click Unlock Tokens from read pool.

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3. Click **Confirm**

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