# Wrapping existing assets to stream them

Unless you are using a native (“es-”) asset, you will need to wrap your currencies before streaming them.

<figure><img src="/files/U9OYcdIh4YgMuYlvKPEy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Asset Wrapping</p></figcaption></figure>

Once you click “**Upgrade**”, the function will send your asset (currency) to the wrapper that will return a streamable representation of your asset.

You can stream your wrapped asset or unwrap it at any time. The receiver of streamed assets is also able to unwrap the assets.

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Unwrapping the asset will reclaim the original asset 1-1.&#x20;

You can unwrap your assets anytime.
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