> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://blockwise-1.gitbook.io/blockwise/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://blockwise-1.gitbook.io/blockwise/tokenomics/launch-timeline.md).

# Launch Timeline

On Blockwise, periods are separated into weekly epochs. During each timeframe, emissions are voted through a [gauge voting system](/blockwise/blockwise-overview.md). In order to guarantee a flawless launch and incentivize the best behaviors from inception, the protocols' features will be implemented over the first three epochs.

New launch timeline with the upgraded system

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#### EPOCH 0 - 15th of May <a href="#epoch-0-5th-of-january" id="epoch-0-5th-of-january"></a>

* Launch of Blockwise
* Users claim their `veBW`/`$BW` airdrop on Blockwise
* Protocols receive their `veBW` initial allocation
* `veBW` holders vote for the first time (Vote #1)
* No emissions, no bribes deposited

#### EPOCH 1 - 20th of May <a href="#epoch-1-12th-of-january" id="epoch-1-12th-of-january"></a>

* `$BW` emissions kick-off according to EPOCH 0 gauge weight vote results
* Protocols start submitting bribes
* `$BW`/`$BNB` pool seeded
* Vote #2

#### EPOCH 2 - 30th of May <a href="#epoch-2-19th-of-january" id="epoch-2-19th-of-january"></a>

* Fees generated during EPOCH 0 can be claimed by `veBW` voters
* First weekly `veBW` distribution (rebase)
* Vote #3

#### EPOCH 3 - 10th of  June <a href="#epoch-3-26th-of-january" id="epoch-3-26th-of-january"></a>

* Bribes deposited during EPOCH 1 can be claimed by `veBW` voters
* Fees generated during EPOCH 1 can be claimed by `veBW` voters
* Second weekly `veBW` distribution (rebase)