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# 2.6.2 - Hype Engine Vault (HEV)

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The Hype Engine Vault (HEV) is the default “set-and-forget” path for **nest exchange** users who lock NEST and hold **veNEST**.

It does three things in one place:

* **Distributes HYPE rewards:** Trading fees earned by veNEST flow through the **HYPE Engine**, where a portion of fee value is converted into HYPE for aligned holders.
* **Auto-votes for you (optimally):** Your veNEST voting power is automatically allocated to maximise incentive outcomes, so you don’t need to manage votes manually.
* **Compounding your position:** Rewards are used to buy back NEST and compound into you veNEST position within the vault.
* **Keeps participation simple:** You stay aligned and receive rewards without constant governance micromanagement.

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[HEV](/nest-explained/2.6-hype-engine/2.6.2-hype-engine-vault-hev.md) is the main way users receive HYPE from the system, the only other route is **minting directly via the HYPE Engine**.
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If you want to vote manually or do certain position actions, you may need to **exit HEV first** (Dashboard → Manage position), then re-enter afterward.
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### HEV lock window (important if you want to withdraw)

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If you deposit your veNEST into HEV, it is locked **from Wednesday 23:00 UTC (epoch end) until Monday 00:00 UTC** to stop users manipulating the system.

So if you want to switch back to manual voting, plan around that window.