> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.elata.bio/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# App Lifecycle

> From registration through bonding curve to graduation and live DEX trading.

## Overview

Every Elata app follows the same lifecycle: register, launch a token, trade on a bonding curve, graduate to a DEX pair, and operate with full community tools.

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR
    REG["Register App"] --> LAUNCH["Launch Token"]
    LAUNCH --> CURVE["Bonding Curve"]
    CURVE --> GRAD["Graduation"]
    GRAD --> DEX["DEX Trading"]
    DEX --> OPS["Operate"]
```

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## Phase A: Registration

Register your app by calling `AppFactory` with metadata and a Safe wallet address.

* **Cost:** 10 ELTA registration fee
* **What happens:** App appears in the store immediately (without a token)
* **Requirements:** A Safe multisig wallet to control the app

Your app exists on-chain and is visible in the app store, but has no token yet.

***

## Phase B: Token Launch

Deploy the full token stack by sending 100 ELTA as the bonding curve seed.

* **Cost:** 100 ELTA seed (total with registration: 110 ELTA)
* **What gets deployed:** App Token (10M supply), Bonding Curve, Staking Vault, Vesting Wallet, Ecosystem Vault

**Token distribution:**

| Destination     | Share | Amount           |
| --------------- | ----- | ---------------- |
| Bonding curve   | 50%   | 5,000,000 tokens |
| Team vesting    | 25%   | 2,500,000 tokens |
| Ecosystem vault | 25%   | 2,500,000 tokens |

After deployment, the bonding curve enters `PENDING` state.

***

## Bonding Curve

Once activated, the curve enters `ACTIVE` state and trading begins.

**How it works:**

* Constant-product formula: `reserveELTA * reserveToken = k`
* Price rises as more ELTA is deposited; falls as tokens are sold back
* 1% trading fee on each trade (configurable by governance)

**Early access:** For the first 6 hours, buyers need 100 XP to participate. This prevents sniping.

**Lifecycle states:**

| State       | Description                           |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------- |
| `PENDING`   | Deployed, not yet activated           |
| `ACTIVE`    | Trading is live                       |
| `GRADUATED` | Reserves hit the graduation threshold |
| `CANCELLED` | App cancelled before graduation       |

***

## Graduation

Graduation triggers when ELTA reserves in the bonding curve reach **42,000 ELTA**.

When graduation happens:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Liquidity pair created">
    Remaining tokens and ELTA reserves are paired on a DEX.
  </Step>

  <Step title="LP tokens locked">
    The liquidity position is locked for **730 days** (2 years).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Trading shifts">
    All trading moves from the bonding curve to the DEX pair.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Post-Graduation

After graduation, your app token trades freely on the DEX. The protocol continues to handle:

* **Fee routing** through the FeeRouter
* **Transfer tax** (up to 2%, LP-keyed)
* **Contributor payouts** via the ContributorSplit contract
* **Community tools** (tournaments, items, staking)

***

## Next

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Launch Requirements" icon="clipboard-check" iconType="light" href="/apps/build/launch-requirements">
    What you need to launch
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bonding Curve Basics" icon="chart-line" iconType="light" href="/apps/design/bonding-curve-basics">
    Price discovery mechanics
  </Card>

  <Card title="App Tokens" icon="coins" iconType="light" href="/apps/design/app-tokens">
    Token design and distribution
  </Card>
</CardGroup>