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# veSLIZ

### Understanding and Using veSLIZ

* `veSLIZ` is a center piece of the SolidLizard protocol. By locking their `SLIZ`, users get `veSLIZ` that allows them to vote for gauges on a weekly basis, and receive 50% of the trading fees (will increase over time) and 100% of the bribes for the associated pool.
* `veSLIZ` holders will also be able in the future to partake in governance and cast votes for protocol improvement proposals.

### veSLIZ Voters Receive

* Trading fees generated by the pool(s) they vote for
* Bribes deposited for the pools they vote for
* Weekly `veSLIZ` rebase

### veSLIZ Specifications

* ve(3,3) Mechanics: The Olympus DAO anti-dilution method is combined with Curve's vote-escrowed model in the Solidly-initiated ve(3,3) Mechanics concept. This mechanism safeguards `veSLIZ` holders from dilution and enables a dynamic distribution of `veSLIZ` among participants over time. The anti-dilution level is capped at 30%.
* Gauge: A pool with dynamic `SLIZ` rewards based on `veSLIZ` weekly voting allocation.&#x20;
* Bribes: Custom amount of tokens paid by a third party on a gauge to `veSLIZ` holders in exchange for their votes.
* Max Lock: 4 years.
* Flexibility: `veSLIZ` positions can be merged and sold on the secondary market.

### Voting

* To vote, it is important to be aware of epochs. Each epoch lasts for 7 days, after which the bribes and trading fees are distributed.
* You earn only from the gauges (pools) you have voted for.
* Trading fees and bribes are claimable as a lump sum after the epoch has ended.
* You can change or reset your vote only at the next epoch
* If you forget to vote, the weight of your vote remains, but you lose the bribes and trading fees.
* Warning: once you vote, you won't be able to vote again for a period of 6 days (even if you didn't use all your voting power)

By participating in `veSLIZ` voting and governance, holders have the opportunity to earn trading fees, bribes, and weekly distributions. The ve(3,3) Mechanics, Gauge, Bribes, Max Lock, and Flexibility features of `veSLIZ` provide a unique and dynamic experience for users. Remember to vote weekly and stay informed about the epochs to fully take advantage of the benefits of holding `veSLIZ`.

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1. Rebase rewards claim is available one full epoch after tokens are locked. External bribe rewards are claimable after a new epoch has started (epochs increment right after 23:59 UTC each Wednesday).
