Getting Started

Quick start guide - Launch The Altar of Creativity Telegram Mini-App in 30 seconds

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):

// 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

// 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 → - See how submissions work

2. Explore Architecture → - Technical overview

3. Learn About Tokens → - $AION utility

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Need Help? Check our FAQ or reach out to @AltarSupport