# Three Components

There are three primary components to Flashstake. If you take the *time* to fully grasp these concepts, you will understand the powers and infinite possibilities of this time-traveling universe.

1. [Flashstake Protocol <mark style="color:blue;">**(FSP)**</mark>](https://docs.flashstake.io/flashstake-protocol-fsp)<mark style="color:blue;">**:**</mark> facilitates the creation and activity of *Time Vault Strategies***.**
2. [Time Vault Strategies <mark style="color:purple;">**(TVS)**</mark>](https://docs.flashstake.io/time-vault-strategies-tvs)<mark style="color:purple;">**:**</mark> custom smart contracts where people buy, sell, and earn *TBTs***.**
3. [Time-Based Tokens <mark style="color:orange;">**(TBT):**</mark>](https://docs.flashstake.io/time-based-tokens-tbts) represent the time value of money for any digital asset.

<figure><img src="https://2507533075-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FuSS80x7aqdxZF3ZpWjhq%2Fuploads%2FMFMjTqbX5h4VvjWcHNTS%2FFlash%20Protocol%20vs.%20Strategies%20-%20Frame%2018%20(1).jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=b6253589-8c71-413d-ae15-b03d035a1cd3" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>