> ## 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.

# Grow Your Community

> Community growth playbook for app builders on the Elata protocol.

## Overview

Once your app is live, community growth comes from three levers: competitions, collectibles, and commitment tools. This page covers the strategic playbook. For the specific mechanics, see the dedicated pages below.

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## Launch Week Playbook

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  The first week sets the tone. Focus on visibility, first purchases, and establishing a community heartbeat.
</Tip>

1. **Announce everywhere.** Post your app store link on Twitter, Discord, and any relevant communities.
2. **Run an inaugural tournament.** Even a small prize pool generates activity and creates early trading volume.
3. **Create a soulbound access pass.** Gate a feature behind an item purchase to give early supporters something exclusive.
4. **Distribute XP** to your community so they can participate during the 6-hour early access window.
5. **Set up social links and team display** on your app listing.

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## After Launch

Shift from launch buzz to sustained engagement:

* **Run tournaments regularly** (weekly or bi-weekly) to maintain trading volume and participation
* **Release new items** to create ongoing token burn pressure
* **Monitor holder distribution** and address concentration risks early
* **Adjust contributor splits** as your team and contributor base grows
* **Engage stakers** with exclusive access or governance participation

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## Social Presence

Set up and maintain these channels:

| Platform  | Purpose                                                |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| Twitter/X | Announcements, launch events, milestone updates        |
| Discord   | Community discussion, support, tournament coordination |
| GitHub    | Open source code, contribution tracking                |
| Telegram  | Quick updates, regional communities                    |
| Website   | Product landing page, documentation                    |

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## Team Display

Add team members to your app listing. Visible teams build trust and help users evaluate new apps. Update this as your team grows.

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## What Works

* **Consistency beats intensity.** Regular small events outperform rare large ones.
* **Burns create interest.** Item purchases that burn tokens give holders a reason to watch supply dynamics.
* **Staking shows conviction.** A healthy staking ratio signals long-term community health.
* **Transparency builds trust.** Public contributor splits, visible team, and open governance.

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## Next

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  <Card title="Tournaments" icon="trophy" iconType="light" href="/apps/operate/tournaments">
    Run competitive events
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  <Card title="Items and Unlocks" icon="gem" iconType="light" href="/apps/operate/items-and-unlocks">
    Create in-app items
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  <Card title="Analytics and Health" icon="activity" iconType="light" href="/apps/operate/analytics-and-health">
    Track app metrics
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