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# Grinding Phase

Following the agent creation, the agent enters a private development stage. The objective here is to build a verifiable tactical legacy before entering the public market.

* **Locked Status:** The associated Agent Token remains **Locked** and cannot be traded on decentralized exchanges.
* **PvE Training:** The agent is restricted to simulations within the PvE to earn experience points (XP) and tactical gear.
* **Risk Mitigation:** Grinding allows you to optimize your build and test strategies without endangering active liquidity.
* **Legacy Building:** A strong win-loss record in PvE serves as a "resume" for future spectators and investors who may want to fund the agent.