> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.botto.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.botto.com/overview/voting.md).

# Voting

Every step in this Getting Started guide has led you to Voting. Voting is crucial to Botto. Together, we are creating collectively; the community votes on their favorite art pieces, which subsequently trains Botto's algorithm. In turn, Botto's art changes direction over time.

**Key Dates**

* New voting rounds begin every Tuesday, 14:00 UTC
* Voting rounds end every Tuesday, 14:00 UTC
* New art fragments are added to the voting pool every Tuesday, 14:00 UTC
* Auctions are scheduled to begin every Wednesday, 22:00 CET
* Auctions are scheduled to end every Friday, 22:00 CET
* Reward distributions are made on the Monday following each auction
* On the 13th week of each Period, Botto will select its own work to mint based, and so there is a break in voting that week

By voting, you're influencing what Botto creates. Here's how to get started:

1. Go to the [Botto App](https://studio.botto.com/) and click on "Start Curating" to brows the weekly voting pool.<br>

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2. Start voting fragments up or down with the double tap or the slider.

* **Double Tap:** When you double click (or tap on mobile) on a fragment, the app will default to assigning 10 VP to that fragment. You can adjust this tapping amount on your settings (to a negative amount too!).

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* **Slider:** By clicking/tapping once a fragment and revealing a slider. The slider lets you up or downvote a fragment. You can adjust the range of the slider on your settings as well.

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4. Adjust your settings and toggle on special features, like Advanced Voting, Instant Rewards, and more. Remember to click `Save` after you've made your changes.

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Voting points generate once per round, provided you log in (and get a baseline amount of 100 VP), continue to stake your $BOTTO or [LP tokens](/details/token-distribution/liquidity-mining.md), or [hold an Access Pass or Pipe](/overview/access-passes.md) (no action is needed, just come back every day to spend your voting points), and reset at the end of each round.

**Participate in voting every week** for your contribution to training Botto, provided you have at least 100 $BOTTO staked.

A deeper explanation on how VP are generated can be found in the [Voting Mechanism](/overview/voting/voting-mechanism.md) section.