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# Turbo Token Graduation

Successful Turbo charts can go live in on-chain markets, removing the need for upfront capital from the creator. By seeding the initial LP from fees accumulated during the simulation phase, the protocol ensures a fair launch free from pre-existing supply overhang or early "insider" selling.

### Deployment Mechanics

Tokens that reach the $50,000 volume threshold become eligible for on-chain deployment.

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### Flag and Publish

The token is flagged for graduation, and the CA is published instantly on-chain.
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### Cooldown

A mandatory 15-minute cooldown begins after the CA is public.
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### Creator Updates

The creator can update token details, including name, socials, and imagery, to prepare for the live market.
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### LP Seed and Launch

At the end of the cooldown, the protocol automatically seeds the LP and enables trading on Solana.
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### Liquidity

Initial liquidity is seeded on Meteora using the 0.5% creator fees and 0.5% platform fees generated during the Turbo phase. 98% of the supply is deposited into the LP, while 2% is sent directly to the creator’s wallet as a performance incentive.

The initial market cap is roughly equivalent to the liquidity size. Beyond the initial allocation, creators continue to accrue ongoing trading fees generated by the Meteora pool.

### Anti-Sniping Protection

To maintain a level playing field for manual traders, the protocol implements a specific penalty for automated bot activity. Any buyers attempting to enter in the first block of the LP deployment are heavily fined.

### LP and Fee Share

The pool is created with the fees from your token launch. As a creator, you receive 75% of Hyper LP trading fees. Every 2 hours, fees exceeding $10 are auto-claimed and added to your Turbo balance. Additionally, if the token doesn't reach $50k in volume within a week, you receive 50% of the LP.