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# Core Concepts

**This section explains how Fantasy Top works under the hood.** Before you dive deep into specific game modes, you'll want to understand the fundamental systems that power everything.

Here's what drives the game:

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### [Heroes](/fantasy-top-guide/learn-to-play-fantasy/core-concepts/heroes.md)

**What a Hero is and how they're represented in the game.**

* What a Hero Is
* Hero Profile Fields (handle, category, social links)
* Hero Categories and Discovery

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### [Scoring and Social Signals](/fantasy-top-guide/learn-to-play-fantasy/core-concepts/scoring-and-social-signals.md)

**How Heroes earn points and what drives their performance.**

* How Heroes Earn Points (user-facing explanation)
* X Engagement Metrics (views, likes, comments, reposts, quotes)
* Time Windows and Score Updates
* Bot Filtering and Fair Scoring
* Edge Cases and Special Situations

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### [Cards and Ownership](/fantasy-top-guide/learn-to-play-fantasy/core-concepts/cards-and-ownership.md)

**The collectible layer that lets you own and trade Heroes.**

* Card Rarities (Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary, Mythic)
* Supply and Scarcity
* Floor Prices and Market Value
* Ownership Benefits
* Card Editions and Seasons

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### [Leagues, Seasons, and Progression](/fantasy-top-guide/learn-to-play-fantasy/core-concepts/leagues-seasons-and-progression.md)

**How competition is structured over time.**

* League Structure (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond)
* How Seasons Work
* Progression and Promotion
* Season Rewards and Resets
* Long-term Progression Path

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### [Currencies](/fantasy-top-guide/learn-to-play-fantasy/core-concepts/currencies.md)

**The different currencies that power the Fantasy Top economy.**

* **Fragments** - Primary in-game currency
* **ETH** - Core Competition and Marketplace rewards
* **USDC** - Arena winnings and future PM rewards
* **FAN Points** - Meta-progression and community influence

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**Ready to explore specific game modes?** Head to Game Modes to see all the ways you can compete.


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