# Gauge Graduation

Gauge graduation is what transforms your token from a simple tradeable asset into a yield-generating position backed by the full weight of Aerodrome's emission system.

The Path

**1. Emerging pool** - immediately after launch, your pool is flagged as "emerging" on Aerodrome. It is live and tradeable, but does not yet receive AERO emissions.

**2. Gauge creation** - as your pool gains volume, TVL, and community activity, it becomes eligible for a gauge. Gauge creation can be initiated through Aerodrome's governance process.

**3. Staking** - once a gauge exists, the beneficiary can stake the locked LP position into the gauge from the Token Management dashboard. This is a single transaction (`stake()` on the Locker contract).

**4. Emission flow** - veAERO voters direct AERO emissions to gauges they support. The more votes your pool's gauge receives, the larger the AERO emission stream. As LP beneficiary, these emissions are claimable by you.

Why Gauges Matter

Without a gauge, your revenue is limited to trading fees. With a gauge, you add a second revenue stream (AERO emissions) that can significantly exceed fee income, especially for pools with strong voter support.

Pools launched through Aerodrome's Pool Launcher are prioritized as emerging pools, giving them visibility within the Aerodrome ecosystem from day one.


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