# FAQs

**When are distributions made?**\
Weekly epochs. The exact day and time are shown in the UI.

**Where do rewards come from?**\
60% of protocol fees are routed to governance, used to buy POLLEN, then distributed to vePOLLEN lockers.

**Can I add more POLLEN to an active lock?**\
Yes, you can extend or relock at any time.&#x20;

**Can I change my lock length after I lock?**\
You can extend to a longer total duration. Reducing your remaining time requires early unlock, which is penalised.

**What happens at expiry?**\
Your vePOLLEN reaches zero. You can withdraw your inital POLLEN or relock to mint fresh vePOLLEN.

**What if LP value changes post-lock, (e.g., due to impermanent loss)**\
Your vePOLLEN value is determined upon locking so stays the same regardless of the composition of the LP changing&#x20;