> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.foreprotocol.io/fore-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.foreprotocol.io/fore-protocol/whitepaper/how-fore-works/protocol-lifecycle.md).

# Protocol Lifecycle

<figure><img src="/files/d2J10S1QgquJVPgiTyPF" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The FORE lifecycle is comprised of five phases:

* Creation Phase
* Participation Phase
* Verification Phase
* Dispute Phase
* Resolution Phase