Quick Start — Play in 60 Seconds

DegensQuest runs inside Telegram. There is nothing to install. Follow these five steps and you will be earning XP within a minute.

Step 1: Add @degensquestbot to Telegram

1. Open Telegram and search for @degensquestbot.
2. Choose how you want to play:
   • In a group (recommended): Open any Telegram group, tap the group name → Edit → Administrators → Add Administrator, and add @degensquestbot. Admin permissions allow the bot to send game messages and pin scoreboards.
   • In DMs: Message the bot directly for a solo session — great for learning the commands before bringing games to your community.

Tip: Adding the bot as admin is required for it to pin leaderboard messages and send game round updates in busy groups.

Step 2: Type /start

Send /start in the group (or in your DM with the bot).

The bot will:

• Send a welcome message with your DegensQuest profile card.
• Credit your account with 500 $DEGEN as a welcome bonus.
• Create your on-chain profile — this is gasless and sponsored by DegensQuest, so no wallet is needed.

Your profile tracks your level, XP, achievements, guild membership, and $DEGEN balance from this moment forward.

Step 3: Connect Your Wallet (Optional)

A wallet is only required if you want to receive QUEST token rewards, use the NFT marketplace, or participate in governance. You can play, earn $DEGEN, and level up indefinitely without one.

To connect:

1. Type /connect or tap the Connect Wallet button in the bot menu.
2. The bot sends you a private sign-in link. Tap it — it opens in your browser at app.degensquest.xyz.
3. Connect your wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rainbow, or any WalletConnect v2 wallet).
4. Sign the SIWE (Sign-In With Ethereum) message. No gas is required — this is a signature, not a transaction.
5. The bot confirms in chat: “Wallet connected: 0x…”

See the Connect Your Wallet guide for full details, supported wallets, and security information.

Step 4: Play Your First Game

Start any game with a slash command:

All games work in groups and in DMs. In groups, other members can join by tapping the Join button the bot sends. The bot manages all game state — you just play.

Example: Type /trivia and the bot opens a 30-second lobby. Share the join link or mention players. When the lobby closes, the game starts automatically.

Step 5: Earn XP and QUEST

Every game action earns you XP — points that raise your level and unlock rewards.

• XP levels unlock achievements, titles, higher Battle Pass tiers, and better reward rates.
• $DEGEN is the in-game soft currency you earn from quests, battles, and daily logins. Use it for marketplace items, prediction bets, and cosmetics.
• QUEST (ERC-20 on Base) is the on-chain token distributed automatically from the Uniswap v4 Hook protocol fee flywheel. Win games, stake QUEST, and complete season quests to earn QUEST rewards.

XP starts flowing from your first game action. QUEST rewards accumulate in your connected wallet’s address on Base.

Commands Reference