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# The Serve Operation

The serve operation takes place in three rounds. Each round consists of the following steps:\
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**Step one:** Check total value stored in ELP.\
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**Step Two:** If the total value stored in ELP is greater than target value, serve ELP.\
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**Step Three:** If the serve operation is conducted on $VYFI linked pair, serve to BAR.\
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A Round will take place at a random time every 24 hours.\
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The rounds are split into three sets:\
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**Set one:** All CNT/CNT pairs\
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**Set two:** All ADA/CNT pairs\
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**Set three:** All VYFI/CNT pairs\
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Each set has its own target value that the ELP must meet before step two of the round is performed.\
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Target values are as follows:\
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**Set one:** CNT/CNT pair contains > 10ADA locked in the ELP.

**Set two:** ADA/CNT pair contains > 50ADA locked in the ELP.\
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**Set three:** VYFI/CNT pair contains > 100ADA locked in ELP.\
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Given that these requirements are met, the round will complete and the ELP will be served.

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\&#xNAN;*On the next page we will give an example of our serve operation taking place.*\
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