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# Unshielding

*Unshielding requires you to "Generate Proof" and, optionally, make use of "Relayers": See UX for Private Transactions* [*UX for Private Transactions* ](/developer-guide/wallet/transactions/ux-private-transactions.md)

Unshield *(*or Withdraw) transactions remove tokens from the RAILGUN contract. These encrypted transactions are commonly executed through a Relayer, which guarantees user anonymity. 

Unshield actions incur 0.25% fees, based on the amount of tokens unshielded.