From 0e736ed7505aee52f42b278daef617b743df177e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anwesh Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2023 18:47:20 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Update build-protocol-info.md (#5441) * Update build-protocol-info.md * Update docs/build/build-protocol-info.md --------- Co-authored-by: Radha <86818441+DrW3RK@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/build/build-protocol-info.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/build/build-protocol-info.md b/docs/build/build-protocol-info.md index 61a089eb533a..fea7e4b135d1 100644 --- a/docs/build/build-protocol-info.md +++ b/docs/build/build-protocol-info.md @@ -91,11 +91,15 @@ You can always verify the existential deposit by checking the [chain state](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/#/chainstate) for the constant `balances.existentialDeposit`. +If an account drops below the _existential deposit_ ED, the account is reaped ("deactivated"), and any remaining funds are burned. The address can be reactivated anytime by transferring funds greater than the existential deposit. This will not restore the burned funds when the account was reaped. + + + :::info For more information about the existential deposit visit the [dedicated section](../learn/learn-accounts.md#existential-deposit-and-reaping) in the Accounts -page. +page or Support Page for [What is the Existential Deposit?](https://support.polkadot.network/support/solutions/articles/65000168651-what-is-the-existential-deposit-) :::