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# Creating a thesis post

A thesis post is your pitch to the gg.xyz community. Here's how to create one that drives engagement and trading volume.

## How to Create a Post

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### Step 1: Open the Post Creator

Click the **"Post"** button in the navigation or sidebar.

### Step 2: Write Your Thesis

This is the most important part. Your thesis should answer:

* **What** are you calling? (Token name, ticker)
* **Why** are you bullish? (The actual thesis)
* **What's the catalyst?** (Upcoming events, news, trends)
* **What's your conviction?** (How confident are you?)
* **What's the timeline?** (Quick flip vs. long hold)

**Example thesis:**

> "Bullish on $OVSM. Building actual infrastructure on Solana: Real CLI tool and AI-powered SVM security audits. Low cap, early stage. This is the kind of dev tooling that gets acquired or pumps when the narrative hits."

### Step 3: Link a Token

Select the token you're calling:

1. Click the **"Chain"** dropdown
2. Select the blockchain (Solana, Base, etc.)
3. Search for the token by name or ticker
4. Or paste the contract address directly

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Double-check the address before posting.** Scammers create fake tokens with similar names.
{% endhint %}

### Step 4: Add Tags

Tags help traders find your post:

**Category tags:** `AI`, `DeFi`, `Meme`, `Gaming`, `Infrastructure`, `L1`, `L2`

**Special tags:** `alpha-post`, `prediction`, `utility`

### Step 5: Review and Post

1. Review your thesis for clarity
2. Verify the token link is correct
3. Check your tags
4. Click **"Post"**

Your thesis is now live. The Called MC is locked at the moment of posting.

## Thesis Writing Best Practices

### Be Specific

❌ "This coin is going to moon"

✅ "The team is launching their mainnet next week, which historically pumps similar tokens 3-5X"

### Explain Your Edge

❌ "Trust me bro"

✅ "I've been following this team since their testnet. They consistently ship ahead of schedule."

### Include Risk Factors

❌ Only bullish points

✅ "Risk: Small team, low liquidity. But at $300k MC, the asymmetry is worth it."

### Set Expectations

❌ "100X incoming"

✅ "Trade type: Moonbag 🌙. Conviction: Medium 🔥🔥. I'm holding for the mainnet catalyst."

## Thesis Templates

### Quick Flip Template

```
🎯 Quick flip on $TOKEN

Why: [1-2 sentence catalyst]
Entry: [Current MC]
Target: [Target MC or X return]
Timeline: [Hours/Days]
Risk: [Main risk factor]

Conviction: 🔥🔥 (Medium)
```

### Deep Dive Template

```
📊 Deep Dive: $TOKEN

The Project:
[What does it do? Why does it matter?]

The Thesis:
[Why now? What's the catalyst?]

The Numbers:
- Current MC: $X
- Comparable projects: $Y MC
- Potential: X return to reach parity

Risks:
[What could go wrong]

Conviction: 🔥🔥🔥 (High)
```

### Moonbag Template

```
🌙 Moonbag Alert: $TOKEN

I'm taking a small position and forgetting about it.

Why: [Long-term thesis]
Timeline: Months
Size: Small % of portfolio

This is a bet on [narrative/team/tech], not a trade.
```

## After Posting

* **Engage with Comments:** Answer questions, clarify your thesis, build trust
* **Provide Updates:** Post follow-ups when something changes
* **Track Performance:** Monitor gains, post volume, and comments