# Support Note: Cardano Staking Rewards After Wallet UX Changes ## 1. What likely changed: interface vs custody A wallet UI change (such as updates to Yoroi or integration with SecondFi) typically affects **how rewards are displayed**, not the underlying custody of your ADA. Your staking keys and stake credentials remain the same, meaning your rewards are still associated with your staking address on the Cardano blockchain. The change is visual, not functional—your funds remain under your control. ## 2. Reward account vs wallet balance - **Reward account**: Staking rewards are stored in a separate reward account linked to your staking key. This is distinct from your wallet's spendable balance (UTXO). - **Wallet balance**: Your wallet interface may show only the spendable balance, while rewards remain in the reward account until withdrawn. - **Key point**: You must explicitly withdraw rewards from the reward account to your spendable wallet balance. This is a separate transaction and may require a small fee. ## 3. How to verify safely with a public explorer To confirm your staking rewards and address details without relying solely on the wallet UI: 1. **Find your staking key or reward address**: In Yoroi or similar wallets, navigate to the "Receive" or "Staking" section to locate your staking key (often shown as a "stake key" or "reward address"). 2. **Use Cexplorer.io**: - Go to [Cexplorer.io](https://cexplorer.io/). - Enter your staking key or reward address in the search bar. - Review the "Rewards" or "Staking" tab to see accumulated rewards and withdrawal history. 3. **Cross-check with official docs**: The [Cardano delegation documentation](https://docs.cardano.org/about-cardano/learn/delegation) explains that rewards are auto-generated by the protocol and associated with your staking key, not the wallet app. ## 4. Red flags and safety cautions - **Never share your private keys or seed phrase**—even if a support agent or interface prompts you. - **Beware of phishing**: Only use official wallet sites (e.g., Yoroi's official domain) and explorers (e.g., Cexplorer.io). - **Do not trust unsolicited messages** claiming to help recover rewards—always verify through official channels. - **If a wallet UI change requires a new wallet setup**, ensure you are using your existing seed phrase to restore access—this preserves your staking key and rewards. ## 5. Sources - Reddit thread (user context): [https://www.reddit.com/r/cardano/comments/1u4yp6w/staked_rewards_secondfi/](https://www.reddit.com/r/cardano/comments/1u4yp6w/staked_rewards_secondfi/) - Cardano delegation overview: [https://docs.cardano.org/about-cardano/learn/delegation](https://docs.cardano.org/about-cardano/learn/delegation) - Pledging and rewards: [https://docs.cardano.org/about-cardano/learn/pledging-rewards](https://docs.cardano.org/about-cardano/learn/pledging-rewards) - Cardano addresses (reward accounts): [https://docs.cardano.org/about-cardano/learn/cardano-addresses](https://docs.cardano.org/about-cardano/learn/cardano-addresses) - Yoroi wallet: [https://yoroi-wallet.com/](https://yoroi-wallet.com/) - Cexplorer (public explorer): [https://cexplorer.io/](https://cexplorer.io/) *Note: This guidance is based on official Cardano documentation and standard wallet behavior. Always verify through multiple sources before taking action.*