# Timeline after launch

SKY STOCKS divides the voting period into weekly epochs. Within each timeframe, emissions are voted on by a gauge voting system. To encourage optimal behavior from the outset, protocol features will be implemented in the first three epochs.

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#### Epoch 0

* Launch of SKY STOCKS
* Users can apply for an airdrop
* The protocol receives an initial allocation of veSKY
* veSKY holders can vote for the first time
* No bribes
* It is not recommended to purchase or LP SKY during this epoch

#### Epoch 1 <a href="#id-9vc3kac1poty" id="id-9vc3kac1poty"></a>

* SKY emissions will begin based on the results of the voting at Epoch 0
* Bribery protocol is initiated
* SKY/USDT pool begins
* veSKY holders may vote a second time

#### Epoch 2

* veSKY voters can claim the bribe distribution incurred in Epoch 0.
* Rebasing of veSKY begins
* veSKY holders can vote a third time

#### Epoch 3

* veSKY voters can claim the bribe distribution incurred in Epoch 1.
* veSKY voters can claim the fee distribution incurred in Epoch 1.
* veSKY is rebased
* veSKY holders can vote for the fourth