Just a couple days ago, I used ETH for gas to stake 1inch on the website. Now, Zapper.fi tells me "REWARDS OVER" --> "UNSTAKE". Well, after some reading here, I guess I need to let the 1inch tokens staked to be eligible for a gas refund(s).

but, I would really have wished that the ending of gaining 1inch as reward for staking 1inch would have been communicated more visibly and more openly.

Personally, a major reason for staking and not selling the tokens for ETH right away (which in hindsight I should have done tbh) was the APR on getting 1inch steadily. And as a result ending up with a bigger stack than initially deposited.

I am somewhat disappointed I should say. Looking forward to your reply.