Is this a graph of the "Big Rip"? The point in time, when even time ceases to exist. This is based upon the theory that the universe is expanding. Eventually, entropy will cause all matter to decay, even at the atomic level. Electrons will fall out of their shells. The ghosts will know the sting of final death. All shall be nothing. The opposite view, is that after a tipping point, the universe will contract in the BIG CRUNCH. Eventually, the contraction will culminate in an explosion. the big bang, again. " this is not the end. This is not the beginning. It is not the beginning of the end. It is the end of the beginning."
Thus marks the end of the Degenerate Era as CU writhes in the grips of Proton Decay.