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# Overview

Alpha Hunters are the backbone of gg.xyz. They share thesis-driven research and earn fees when others trade on their calls.

## What is an Alpha Hunter?

An Alpha Hunter is someone who:

* **Has an edge:** Whether through research, experience, or information
* **Shares their thesis:** Explains *why* they're bullish, not just *what* to buy
* **Earns from performance:** Gets paid when their calls generate volume
* **Builds a track record:** Every call is recorded onchain and verifiable

## Why Become an Alpha Hunter?

### 1. Monetize Your Edge

Traditional hedge funds charge substantial performance fees. On gg.xyz, alpha hunters earn 0.25-0.5% of all trading volume generated by their posts.

**Example earnings:**

* Your post generates $100,000 in trading volume
* You're an Alpha Tier creator (0.5% fee share)
* You earn **$500** from that single post

### 2. Build Verifiable Reputation

Every thesis post is recorded onchain:

* Called MC at time of post
* Performance tracked in real-time
* Win rate calculated automatically
* No faking your track record

This is your public resume as a trader.

### 3. Grow Your Audience

Good calls attract followers. Followers generate volume. Volume generates fees. It's a flywheel:

```
Good Calls → Followers → Volume → Fees → Motivation → More Good Calls
```

## Alpha Hunter Tiers

| Tier           | Fee Share | Requirements        |
| -------------- | --------- | ------------------- |
| **Open Feed**  | 0.25%     | Anyone can post     |
| **Alpha Feed** | 0.5%      | Proven track record |

## Proof of Alpha

Graduating to Alpha Feed is based on merit:

1. **Consistent performance:** Win rate above threshold
2. **Volume generation:** Posts that drive trading activity
3. **Community recognition:** Followers and engagement
4. **Quality thesis writing:** Clear, educational content

We review Open Feed performance regularly and promote top performers.

## Getting Started as an Alpha Hunter

### Step 1: Create your account

Connect your wallet and set up your profile. Link your Twitter for credibility.

### Step 2: Post your first thesis

Share your current best idea. Explain why you're bullish. Tag it appropriately.

### Step 3: Engage with traders

Respond to comments. Provide updates as your thesis plays out.

### Step 4: Track your performance

Monitor your calls in your profile. Learn what works.

### Step 5: Keep posting

Consistency builds audience. One call can be luck. A track record is proof of skill.