TheDAO Recovery

Find out how ReWallet can help you reclaim your ETH from TheDAO contract.

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TheDAO Recovery: Quick answers

If you are searching for "TheDAO Recovery", "WithdrawDAO" or “ExtraBalance” you are likely trying to understand whether your unclaimed ETH or DAO tokens can still be reclaimed and how to fix common errors when trying to reclaim your ETH from TheDAO. This section answers the most important questions upfront so you can quickly assess your situation and understand what options you have to recover your ETH.

Can I still withdraw my ETH from TheDAO contract?

Yes. The WithdrawDAO and ExtraBalance contracts remain deployed on the Ethereum blockchain and have no expiry date. DAO token holders can still interact with the contract to reclaim their ETH at the original withdrawal rate. However, to do so, you need access to the wallet you used to participate in TheDAO ICO back in 2016.

What do I need to reclaim my ETH from the WithdrawDAO or ExtraBalance contract?

You need access to the original Ethereum wallet that holds your TheDAO tokens. Without access, withdrawal cannot be initiated. If the original wallet is accessible, the claim can be completed by interacting directly with the WithdrawDAO or ExtraBalance contract on the Ethereum blockchain.

What is the DAO ExtraBalance contract and how do I claim my ETH from it?

The ExtraBalance contract holds ETH from contributors who purchased DAO tokens during the last two weeks of the crowdfunding phase, when the token price was higher than during the initial period. Many contributors are unaware that they still have unclaimed ETH in this contract that can be recovered. Claiming from the ExtraBalance contract requires access to the original contributing wallet.

I still have DAO tokens but lost access to the original wallet. Can I still claim my ETH?

Yes, but regaining access to the original wallet is the necessary first step. The DAO tokens exist on the Ethereum blockchain and are not lost, as they remain at the original wallet address. However, the withdrawal transaction can only be signed using the private key that controls that wallet address. If access to the original wallet has been lost due to a forgotten password, missing private key/seed phrase, or lost wallet file, a professional wallet recovery service can assess the situation and in some cases recover your wallet.

Recovery do's and don'ts

What not to do

These actions commonly reduce the chances of recovering your ETH from TheDAO contracts.

Don't delete or overwrite the wallet file, private key or seed phrase associated with the Ethereum wallet that holds your DAO tokens.
Don't upload your private key, seed phrase or wallet file to untrusted websites or tools claiming to help recover or interact with TheDAO contracts.
Don't attempt to interact with TheDAO contracts using unverified third-party tools or scripts found online. Malicious tools targeting DAO token holders exist and can result in permanent loss of funds.

What we typically need

The following information improves the quality of an initial assessment and saves time.

Wallet details: which Ethereum wallet software was used in 2016 to participate in TheDAO ICO and whether the wallet file, private key or seed phrase is still available.
Transaction history: whether any previous withdrawal or claim attempts have been made and whether any specific error messages were encountered during those attempts.
DAO token balance: whether the token balance has been verified on-chain and whether the tokens are still confirmed to be at the original wallet address.
ExtraBalance eligibility: whether the original contribution was made during the last two weeks of the crowdfunding phase and whether an ExtraBalance claim has already been attempted.

ReWallet's TheDAO Recovery Service

1

Can’t access the Ethereum wallet holding TheDAO tokens

If you have lost access to your Ethereum wallet holding your DAO tokens due to a forgotten password, missing private key, seed phrase issue or lost wallet file, the withdrawal process cannot be initiated without first restoring access to this wallet. ReWallet can assess the chances of successful wallet access recovery as the basis for DAO token withdrawal.

2

Can’t withdraw from WithdrawDAO contract

The WithdrawDAO contract is still live but your ETH withdrawal may still fail or you may be unable to initiate it at all. ReWallet can assess your situation and assist with initiating your withdrawal.

3

Can’t claim from ExtraBalance contract

Many original DAO contributors are unaware that they have unclaimed ETH sitting in the ExtraBalance contract. If you are struggling to interact with the ExtraBalance contract or are unsure whether you have a claim, ReWallet can evaluate your situation and assist with the claiming process.

4

Withdrawal transaction is failing

If your WithdrawDAO or ExtraBalance claim transactions are failing, you're seeing “Warning! Error encountered during contract execution [Bad jump destination]” in your Geth client or “Warning! Error encountered during contract execution [Out of gas]” there can be multiple causes. ReWallet has the technical expertise to diagnose what exactly is blocking the transaction and help resolve the issue.

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TheDAO Tokens not displaying in your wallet

If your DAO tokens are not showing up in your wallet interface, it does not mean they are lost. The tokens remain on the blockchain at the original address and the issue is typically related to wallet compatibility or outdated token support. ReWallet can verify the token balance on-chain and potentially help restore access.

How Our Service Works

Did you participate in TheDAO ICO and want to reclaim your ETH? Then you've come to the right place. We can help you recover your Ether from the WithdrawDAO and ExtraBalance contracts.

Experience

Through our experience helping clients regain access to their ETH from TheDAO contract, we’ve dealt with all the issues described above. Our team of wallet recovery experts can put this experience to work for your benefit.

State-of-the-art-tools

Recovering ETH from TheDAO contracts requires an in-depth understanding of Ethereum's early contract architecture and the exact mechanics of both the WithdrawDAO and ExtraBalance contracts. Our team has hands-on experience working with TheDAO contracts and legacy wallet infrastructure.

Success-based remuneration

We work for you on a success-based fee model, meaning we only get paid if we successfully recover your ETH from TheDAO contract.

Legal protection

Your interests will be protected through a legal agreement that forms the basis for working together and handling your data.

TheDAO Recovery FAQs

The WithdrawDAO contract exchanges DAO tokens for ETH at the original crowdfunding rate of 100 DAO tokens per 1 ETH. This rate is fixed in the contract and has not changed since it was deployed in 2016. The amount of ETH you can claim is therefore directly proportional to the number of DAO tokens you hold in your original wallet.

Yes. The WithdrawDAO contract requires the DAO tokens to initiate the withdrawal. The contract exchanges the tokens for ETH, meaning the tokens are consumed in the process. If the DAO tokens are still sitting in the original wallet address, they remain valid for withdrawal regardless of how much time has passed.

Yes, potentially. The ExtraBalance contract holds ETH from contributors who purchased DAO tokens during the last two weeks of the crowdfunding phase, when the conversion rate was less favorable than for early investors. Only participants from this specific window are eligible for the ExtraBalance refund and the refund rate is 1 ETH returned for every 1 ETH contributed to the ExtraBalance account during that period. If your original investment falls into this category there may be an unclaimed ETH balance in the ExtraBalance contract associated with your wallet address.

There is no fixed amount as Ethereum gas fees fluctuate depending on network congestion at the time of transaction.