> ## 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.

# Launch Your App

> Step-by-step guide to deploying your neurotech application

## Overview

Launch an app, get a token. This guide covers the whole process — about 5 minutes start to finish.

<Info>
  **Cost**: 110 ELTA total (100 seed + 10 protocol fee)

  **Time**: \~5 minutes
</Info>

<Warning>
  **Testnet Notice**: Elata is currently live on **Ethereum Sepolia** (testnet). Mainnet launch coming soon. All apps launched on testnet are for testing purposes only.
</Warning>

***

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Web3 Wallet">
    MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sepolia ETH (for gas)">
    Get free testnet ETH from a faucet (see below)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Testnet ELTA Tokens">
    Request 110+ ELTA from us on Twitter (see below)
  </Step>

  <Step title="App Details Ready">
    * App name (e.g., "NeuroPong")
    * Token symbol (e.g., "NPONG")
    * Description (what your app does)
    * App image (square, recommended 512x512)
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Getting Sepolia ETH

You need a small amount of ETH on Ethereum Sepolia for transaction fees. Use one of these faucets:

1. **[Alchemy Faucet](https://www.alchemy.com/faucets/ethereum-sepolia)** — Requires Alchemy account
2. **[QuickNode Faucet](https://faucet.quicknode.com/ethereum/sepolia)** — Quick and easy
3. **[Google Cloud Faucet](https://cloud.google.com/application/web3/faucet/ethereum/sepolia)** — Free Sepolia ETH

### Getting Testnet ELTA

To get testnet ELTA tokens for launching your app:

1. Follow [@elata\_bio](https://x.com/elata_bio) on X/Twitter
2. Post or DM us with your wallet address requesting testnet ELTA
3. We'll send you tokens within 24 hours

<Note>
  Testnet tokens have no monetary value. They're for testing the app launch flow before mainnet.
</Note>

***

## Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

1. Go to [app.elata.bio/launch](https://app.elata.bio/launch)
2. Click "Connect Wallet" in the header
3. Select your wallet provider
4. Approve the connection

<Warning>
  Make sure you're connected to **Ethereum Sepolia** network (Chain ID: 11155111). The app will prompt you to switch if needed.
</Warning>

***

## 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

**Good examples**: NeuroPong, FocusFlow, BrainWave Trainer

### Token Symbol

Your token's ticker symbol:

* 2-10 characters
* Uppercase letters and numbers only
* Will appear as \$SYMBOL in trading

**Good examples**: NPONG, FOCUS, BWT

### 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:

1. Click "Approve ELTA" button
2. Your wallet will show an approval request for 110 ELTA
3. Confirm the transaction
4. Wait for confirmation (a few seconds on Sepolia)

<Note>
  This is a standard ERC-20 approval. You're authorizing the contract to transfer exactly 110 ELTA.
</Note>

***

## Step 4: Create Your App

Once approved:

1. Click "Launch App" button
2. Confirm the transaction in your wallet
3. Wait for the transaction to be mined
4. You'll be redirected to your new app's page

The transaction creates:

* 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:

1. On your app's detail page, scroll to "Creator Console"
2. Find the "Upload / Replace Game" section
3. Drag and drop your game folder (must contain `index.html`)
4. Wait for upload to complete

### Game Requirements

Your game/app must:

* Have an `index.html` file 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Upload Your Game">
    Upload your application files so users can play
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Social Links">
    In app settings, add your Twitter, Discord, website
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Team Members">
    List team wallet addresses for transparency
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share the Launch">
    Announce on social media with your app link
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy Modules">
    Add items (NFTs) and tournaments when ready
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Managing Your App

### Edit App Details

As the creator, you can update:

* Description
* Social links
* Preview images
* Team members

Click "Edit App" on your app's detail page.

### Deploy Modules

Add additional features:

* **Items (NFTs)**: Sell in-app items that burn tokens
* **Tournaments**: Run competitions with entry fees

Go to "Creator Console" → "Deploy Modules"

### View Analytics

Monitor your app's performance:

* Trading volume
* Holder distribution
* Staking stats

***

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Transaction Failed">
    Common causes:

    * Insufficient ELTA balance (need 110)
    * Insufficient ETH for gas
    * Approval not yet confirmed

    **Solution**: Check balances, wait for approval confirmation, try again
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Approval Not Working">
    If approval seems stuck:

    * Check transaction on Etherscan
    * Try increasing gas price
    * Clear wallet cache and reconnect
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Game Not Uploading">
    Requirements:

    * Must have `index.html` at root
    * Max \~50MB total size
    * No server-side code (static files only)

    **Solution**: Verify folder structure, compress assets if needed
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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 Etherscan
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Example: Sample Game

Don't have an app ready? Try our sample:

1. Download the [TicTacToe sample](https://github.com/elata-biosciences/elata-appstore/tree/main/samples/tictactoe)
2. Upload it to your app
3. Test the full flow

***

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Bonding Curves" icon="chart-line" href="/apps/design/bonding-curve-basics">
    Understand pricing and graduation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Grow Community" icon="users" href="/apps/operate/grow-your-community">
    Tournaments, items, and engagement
  </Card>
</CardGroup>