# 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>](/flashstake-protocol-fsp.md)<mark style="color:blue;">**:**</mark> facilitates the creation and activity of *Time Vault Strategies***.**
2. [Time Vault Strategies <mark style="color:purple;">**(TVS)**</mark>](/time-vault-strategies-tvs.md)<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>](/time-based-tokens-tbts.md) represent the time value of money for any digital asset.

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