Fjord Token Staking

Summary

Functional Limitation in unstakeVested Function

In the file path: 2024-08-fjord/src/FjordStaking.sol Line: 521, the inability to partially unstake vested tokens in the unstakeVested function is a limitation in functionality rather than a security vulnerability. However, it does impact user experience and flexibility.

Vulnerability Details

Implications

User Experience:

• Users may desire the option to partially unstake their vested tokens to access liquidity while maintaining some tokens staked for rewards.

• The lack of this feature can lead to user frustration and dissatisfaction with the staking platform.

Liquidity Management:

• Users are compelled to unstake all their vested tokens, potentially forfeiting future rewards or benefits from keeping some tokens staked.

Impact

Severity Assessment

• This issue does not present a direct security threat or risk of financial loss due to malicious actions. It primarily affects the usability and flexibility of the staking system.

Tools Used

Manual

Recommendations

1. Enhance Functionality: Implement partial unstaking to improve user experience and offer greater flexibility in managing staked assets.

2. User Communication: Clearly communicate current unstaking limitations to users to set appropriate expectations and prevent confusion.

In summary, while the inability to partially unstake vested tokens is not a security vulnerability, it is a usability issue that may affect user satisfaction.