> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://perpcord.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to PerpCord

> Paper perpetual trading on Discord - trade crypto with leverage using real market data, no real money at risk!

## What is PerpCord?

PerpCord is a Discord bot that gamifies cryptocurrency perpetual trading through a competitive paper trading game. Players compete to grow their virtual coin balance by placing leveraged LONG or SHORT trades on real cryptocurrency tokens, using live market data.

<Card title="Get Started" icon="rocket" horizontal href="/game-manual/getting-started">
  Join the game and start trading in minutes with our quickstart guide.
</Card>

## Why Play PerpCord?

PerpCord offers a risk-free way to experience the excitement of leveraged crypto trading while competing with friends and community members.

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  <Card title="Paper Trading" icon="coins" href="/game-manual/trading">
    Place simulated leveraged trades (3x-250x) on real cryptocurrency prices without risking real money.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Competitive Leaderboards" icon="trophy" href="/game-manual/leaderboard">
    Rank against other players each season. Top 10 of every closing season is snapshotted forever.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Achievement System" icon="medal" href="/game-manual/badges">
    Earn badges for milestones like win streaks, comebacks, and risk management. Badges sync to Discord roles!
  </Card>

  <Card title="Daily Rewards" icon="gift" href="/game-manual/daily-features">
    Spin the daily wheel, complete quests, catch wild Pepes, and grab magic potions for bonus coins and profit boosts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monthly Seasons" icon="calendar" href="/game-manual/leaderboard">
    Compete in monthly seasons. Balances and badges reset on the 1st of each month — and the top 10 gets snapshotted forever.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Game Rounds

PerpCord runs quick **\~10 minute rounds** for action-packed trading. Perfect for active traders who want rapid-fire decisions and instant gratification. New rounds start automatically back-to-back, so there's always a game to play!

## How It Works

The game runs automatically 24/7 with continuous trading rounds. Here's the basic flow:

1. **Join the game** with `/perp join` and receive 10,000 starting coins
2. **Wait for a round** - new rounds start every \~10 minutes
3. **Place your trade** using `/perp trade` - choose LONG (price up) or SHORT (price down)
4. **Watch the market** - your entry price is locked when you trade
5. **Collect your winnings** - when rounds settle, PnL is calculated and balances update
6. **Climb the leaderboard** and earn badges!

<Card title="View All Commands" icon="terminal" horizontal href="/game-manual/commands">
  See the complete list of commands available to players.
</Card>

## Quick Links

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  <Card title="Trading Guide" icon="chart-line" href="/game-manual/trading">
    Learn how to place trades and understand leverage
  </Card>

  <Card title="Daily Features" icon="gift" href="/game-manual/daily-features">
    Wheel spins, quests, Pepe traps, and magic potions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Badges" icon="award" href="/game-manual/badges">
    All badges and how to earn them
  </Card>

  <Card title="Leaderboard" icon="trophy" href="/game-manual/leaderboard">
    Climb the ranks each season
  </Card>
</CardGroup>