Overview
Launch an app, get a token. This guide covers the whole process — about 5 minutes start to finish.Cost: 110 ELTA total (100 seed + 10 protocol fee)Time: ~5 minutes
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:1
Web3 Wallet
MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet
2
Base Sepolia ETH (for gas)
Get free testnet ETH from a faucet (see below)
3
Testnet ELTA Tokens
Request 110+ ELTA from us on Twitter (see below)
4
App Details Ready
- App name (e.g., “NeuroPong”)
- Token symbol (e.g., “NPONG”)
- Description (what your app does)
- App image (square, recommended 512x512)
Getting Base Sepolia ETH
You need a small amount of ETH on Base Sepolia for transaction fees. Use one of these faucets:- Alchemy Faucet — Requires Alchemy account
- Coinbase Faucet — QuickNode faucet
- Superchain Faucet — Works for Base Sepolia
Getting Testnet ELTA
To get testnet ELTA tokens for launching your app:- Follow @elata_bio on X/Twitter
- Post or DM us with your wallet address requesting testnet ELTA
- We’ll send you tokens within 24 hours
Testnet tokens have no monetary value. They’re for testing the app launch flow before mainnet.
Step 1: Connect Your Wallet
- Go to app.elata.bio/launch
- Click “Connect Wallet” in the header
- Select your wallet provider
- Approve the connection
Step 2: Fill in App Details
App Name
Choose a memorable name for your application:- 3-50 characters
- Will be displayed in the App Store
- Cannot be changed after launch
Token Symbol
Your token’s ticker symbol:- 2-10 characters
- Uppercase letters and numbers only
- Will appear as $SYMBOL in trading
Description
Explain what your app does:- Up to 1,000 characters
- Be specific about features and benefits
- This appears on your app’s detail page
App Image
Upload a square image:- Recommended: 512x512 pixels
- Formats: PNG, JPG, SVG
- Max size: 5MB
- This becomes your app’s icon
Step 3: Approve ELTA
Before creating your app, you need to approve the ELTA spending:- Click “Approve ELTA” button
- Your wallet will show an approval request for 110 ELTA
- Confirm the transaction
- Wait for confirmation (~2-5 seconds on Base)
This is a standard ERC-20 approval. You’re authorizing the contract to transfer exactly 110 ELTA.
Step 4: Create Your App
Once approved:- Click “Launch App” button
- Confirm the transaction in your wallet
- Wait for the transaction to be mined
- You’ll be redirected to your new app’s page
- Your app token (1 billion supply)
- Bonding curve for trading
- Staking vault for rewards
- Your 50% allocation (auto-staked)
Step 5: Upload Your Game
Your app page is live, but you need to upload your actual application:- On your app’s detail page, scroll to “Creator Console”
- Find the “Upload / Replace Game” section
- Drag and drop your game folder (must contain
index.html) - Wait for upload to complete
Game Requirements
Your game/app must:- Have an
index.htmlfile at the root - Be self-contained (all assets included)
- Work in an iframe context
Supported Technologies
- Vanilla HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- React, Vue, Svelte (compiled)
- Phaser, Three.js, PixiJS, Unity
- Any web framework that compiles to static files
What You Get
After launching, your app includes:Token Economics
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Supply | 1,000,000,000 tokens |
| Your Allocation | 500,000,000 (50%, auto-staked) |
| Public Sale | 500,000,000 (50%, on bonding curve) |
| Trading Fee | 1% on all trades |
Your Earning Potential
As the creator with 50% staked:- You earn proportionally from the 70% staker share of fees
- If trading volume is 10,000 ELTA/month, you’d earn ~35 ELTA/month
Infrastructure
- Staking Vault: Users can stake your token
- Bonding Curve: Fair price discovery
- Rewards System: Automatic fee distribution
- Graduation Path: Auto-deploy to DEX at 42K ELTA
Post-Launch Checklist
1
Upload Your Game
Upload your application files so users can play
2
Add Social Links
In app settings, add your Twitter, Discord, website
3
Add Team Members
List team wallet addresses for transparency
4
Share the Launch
Announce on social media with your app link
5
Deploy Modules
Add items (NFTs) and tournaments when ready
Managing Your App
Edit App Details
As the creator, you can update:- Description
- Social links
- Preview images
- Team members
Deploy Modules
Add additional features:- Items (NFTs): Sell in-app items that burn tokens
- Tournaments: Run competitions with entry fees
View Analytics
Monitor your app’s performance:- Trading volume
- Holder distribution
- Staking stats
Troubleshooting
Transaction Failed
Transaction Failed
Common causes:
- Insufficient ELTA balance (need 110)
- Insufficient ETH for gas
- Approval not yet confirmed
Approval Not Working
Approval Not Working
If approval seems stuck:
- Check transaction on Basescan
- Try increasing gas price
- Clear wallet cache and reconnect
Game Not Uploading
Game Not Uploading
Requirements:
- Must have
index.htmlat root - Max ~50MB total size
- No server-side code (static files only)
App Not Showing
App Not Showing
After creation, apps may take a few minutes to index:
- Wait 1-2 minutes
- Refresh the page
- Check if transaction succeeded on Basescan
Example: Sample Game
Don’t have an app ready? Try our sample:- Download the TicTacToe sample
- Upload it to your app
- Test the full flow