> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://vitaprotocol.gitbook.io/vita/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://vitaprotocol.gitbook.io/vita/vita-protocol/tokenomics/chapter-9-the-four-phase-state-machine.md).

# Chapter 9 · The Four-Phase State Machine

Triggered by on-chain conditions, flagged in contract state

The model runs in four phases. Transitions fire automatically on on-chain conditions and are flagged publicly in contract state, so anyone can verify in real time where the model stands:

| Phase                                                      | Objective                                                                                                                                                    | Trigger                                            |
| ---------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- |
| <mark style="color:blue;">I · Genesis stacking</mark>      | Completes the hundred-tier curve and the issuance of 52,500,000; factor V and crystal claim rights are recorded.                                             | Tier 100 sells out, or the set time window expires |
| <mark style="color:blue;">II · Crystal activation</mark>   | Opens the concentrated activation window, vesting identity and accumulating factor C; gas splits 40/60, pouring initial liquidity and BTC reserves together. | Activation window and protocol conditions met      |
| <mark style="color:blue;">III · Liquidity running</mark>   | isMiningActive is set; liquidity yield, tier acceleration, rank rewards and multi-path burning come online in turn; both pools distribute by weight S.       | Liquidity and safety thresholds reached            |
| <mark style="color:blue;">IV · Perpetual governance</mark> | Enters long-term release and DAO governance; the VITA Foundation hands over contract authority in full.                                                      | Handover conditions met                            |

The phases run in parallel first and in series after: stacking settles factor V, activation settles factor C, operation drives dual-pool rewards, nine-tier acceleration and vault weighting through S = f(C, V), and governance hands every parameter to the holders — every gear change is carved on chain.


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