# Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

#### 1. **Who can mint a Companion?**

Anyone who holds either:

* A supported **Berachain NFT** (e.g. Jungle Party, YEETS, SteadyTeddys, BULLAS), or
* An **Alterim SBT**, which can be minted for free at [sbt.alterim.ai](https://sbt.alterim.ai)

You do **not** need to own a traditional NFT — anyone can begin by minting an SBT.

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#### 2. **Is it free to mint a Companion?**

Yes. During the **Public Beta**, Companion minting is completely **free**.\
However, only a **one-time interaction quota** is granted per user.\
To continue interacting after that, you’ll need to **recharge quota** starting **mid-June**.

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#### 3. **I missed the Closed Beta (CBT). What am I missing?**

CBT was an invite-only early access phase that ended on **June 6th, 2025**.\
Users who minted during CBT receive:

* Access to the **Alterim Genesis NFT**
* **1.5x or 2x point farming multipliers**
* **Daily auto-recharging interaction quota**

These benefits are not available to Public Beta users.

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#### 4. **What is the Alterim Genesis NFT?**

The Alterim Genesis NFT is a limited-edition collectible given to CBT users who minted a Companion.\
It represents early participation and may provide future benefits within the ecosystem, including exclusive access, governance perks, or future whitelist eligibility.

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#### 5. **How do I interact with my Companion?**

After minting your Companion, you can:

* Chat in various AI game modes
* Generate memes using the Meme Generator
* Earn **$ATRM Points** through daily engagement

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#### 6. **What are $ATRM Points?**

$ATRM Points are off-chain points earned through Companion interactions.\
They will be:

* Used to determine eligibility for **future $ATRM airdrops**
* **Convertible to $ATRM tokens** during TGE (Token Generation Event)\
  Details on conversion will be announced closer to TGE.

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#### 7. **What is the quota recharge system?**

Public Beta users receive a **one-time free interaction quota**.\
Once used, additional interactions will require **manual quota recharge**, coming **mid-June**.\
Recharge may require **BERA or $ATRM**.

CBT users continue to receive **daily auto-recharging quotas**.

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#### 8. **Can I trade or transfer my Companion?**

Yes. Companions are **ERC-721 NFTs on Berachain**, and can be traded on supported NFT marketplaces.\
Note: **SBTs are non-transferable** and only used as a base identity for minting.


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