> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://project-49.gitbook.io/alter-of-creativity/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://project-49.gitbook.io/alter-of-creativity/get-started.md).

# Getting Started

## Quick Launch (30 seconds)

### 1. Access the Bot

**🚧 Alpha Sandbox (Coming June-July 2025)**

```
@AltarOfCreativityBot
```

### 2. Launch Mini-App

1. Open Telegram
2. Search for `@AltarOfCreativityBot`
3. Click `/start`
4. Tap the **"Enter the Altar"** button
5. Mini-App launches in fullscreen mode

### 3. Seamless Authentication

No external logins required - your Telegram identity is your passport to The Altar.

## Development Build Access

**For Testers & Partners:**

```
https://altar-dev.vercel.app
```

**Auth Flow (JavaScript):**

```javascript
// Telegram WebApp SDK integration
import { WebApp } from '@twa-dev/sdk'

// Initialize and verify user
const initData = WebApp.initData
const user = WebApp.initDataUnsafe.user

// Secure verification on backend
const verifyTelegramAuth = async (initData) => {
  const response = await fetch('/api/auth/telegram', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
    body: JSON.stringify({ initData })
  })
  return response.json()
}
```

## Test Environment Setup

### Sandbox Wallet

**For testing purposes only:**

```
Network: Ethereum Testnet (Goerli)
Faucet: https://goerlifaucet.com
Test Tokens: 1000 $AION (auto-credited)
```

### Development Wallet Connection

```javascript
// Connect wallet for testing
const connectWallet = () => {
  if (window.ethereum) {
    return window.ethereum.request({ 
      method: 'eth_requestAccounts' 
    })
  }
  // Fallback to Telegram Wallet
  return WebApp.requestContact()
}
```

## Launch Modes

### From Chat

* Direct bot interaction
* Inline keyboard shortcuts
* Share functionality

### From Menu Button

* Persistent menu integration
* One-tap access
* Background sync

### From Web App

* Direct URL access
* Deep linking support
* Cross-platform compatibility

## System Requirements

* **Mobile**: iOS 12+ / Android 6+
* **Desktop**: Chrome 90+ / Firefox 88+
* **Telegram**: Latest version (Web/Desktop/Mobile)
* **Network**: Stable internet connection

## Next Steps

1. [**Understand the Flow →**](/alter-of-creativity/user-flow.md) - See how submissions work
2. [**Explore Architecture →**](/alter-of-creativity/architecture-lite.md) - Technical overview
3. [**Learn About Tokens →**](/alter-of-creativity/token-primer.md) - $AION utility

***

**Need Help?** Check our [FAQ](/alter-of-creativity/faq.md) or reach out to `@AltarSupport`