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-package auction
-
-// Phase is an enum-like variable that describes the current phase of the
-// auction from the PoV of either the server or the client.
-type Phase uint32
-
-const (
-	// OrderSubmitPhase is the state the client is in once they have an
-	// active and valid account. During this phase the client is free to
-	// submit new orders and modify any existing orders.
-	OrderSubmitPhase Phase = iota
-
-	// BatchClearingPhase is the phase the auction enters once the
-	// OrderSubmitPhase has ended, and the auctioneer is able to make a
-	// market. During this phase, the auctioneer enters into an interactive
-	// protocol with each active trader which is a part of this batch to
-	// sign relevant inputs for the funding transaction, and also to carry
-	// out the normal funding flow process so they receive valid commitment
-	// transactions.
-	BatchClearingPhase
-)