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# Start here

Your Genesis Stockmon is a creature, an NFT, a permanent DNA recipe, and a token-level Vault identity. Here is what each part does.

## The five-minute version

### 1. Pick a visible creature

Genesis contains exactly **116 Stockmons**:

* **100 Hybrids** with multiple stock lineages.
* **16 Pures**, one for each Genesis lineage.

Every creature is visible before selection. No random reveal changes what you receive.

### 2. Read its permanent DNA

DNA is a list of ticker weights totaling 100%. It shapes both the creature’s visual identity and the way its equal share of a Feed round is divided.

### 3. Own the NFT

The NFT records the token ID and owner on Robinhood Chain. A Stockmon’s sealed Vault accounting stays keyed to that token ID, so a normal transfer or marketplace sale carries the living basket with the NFT.

### 4. Follow the Feed

Authenticated `$MON` revenue can enter the Stockmon Vault as canonical WETH. Feed rounds are anchored to a 48-hour launch clock. Each living ID receives equal value first; DNA applies second.

### 5. Decide how long to stay living

A living Stockmon can continue participating in later Feed snapshots. Permanent redemption burns the NFT, stops future accrual, and fixes the burner as beneficiary of matured claims. It cannot be undone.

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**Burn means permanent extinction.** Never confirm a redemption transaction unless the interface shows the exact token, beneficiary, available claims, pending items, network, and irreversible effect.
{% endhint %}

## What you can use today

The Stockmon app labels every feature as live, simulated, or coming soon:

* **Live** actions show the exact network, contract, wallet request, and confirmation state.
* **Simulated** screens use test values and never move real assets.
* **Coming soon** features—Hunt, Breeding, Aetheryn, PVP, and agent payments—are not available yet.

Aetheryn is the separate descendant world that Breeding will open. Its registry contains **196 identities**: 194 preserved market lineages plus ETH and CASHCAT. Aetheryn never changes the fixed Genesis supply of 116.

Next: follow [Your first 10 minutes with Genesis](/stockmon/start-here/your-first-10-minutes-with-genesis.md), or [see how the complete Stockmon system works](/stockmon/start-here/how-stockmon-works.md).


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