# $SKY Gauges As outlined in the protocol overview, to activate a gauge, a token must be whitelisted. Partners will have distinct gauges for the tokens within their ecosystems, determined on a token-by-token basis. Additionally, gauges for certain "core" tokens might be established at the team's discretion. **Fees and Gauge-Less LP Fees** Trading fees derived from LPs without gauges are directed to the treasury. Skydrome identified this as an optimal strategy, noting that certain projects could establish trading pairs, bypass the gauge application process, and derive benefits from the protocol without contributing in return. After the creation of a gauge, all subsequent fees are used as incentives for voters. Hence, it's advisable for projects to adhere to the aforementioned guidelines. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.skydrome.finance/features/tokenomics-and-emissions/usdsky-gauges.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.