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# Automated Settlements

TODO -- miners will auto-settle to cash only after certain waiting periods have passed

### Max. Underlying Exercise Period

TODO -- Buyers who want to exercise the underlying asset must do so within the "Max. Underlying Exercise Period"

### Max. Force Cash Settlement Wait Period

TODO -- Sellers who want to force a cash settlement and recover their underlying assets may do so within the "Max. Force Cash Settlement Wait Period"