> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://circus-1.gitbook.io/circus/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://circus-1.gitbook.io/circus/circus-protocol/why-circus.md).

# Why Circus

Attention moves fast, so should tokens.

#### 1. Launch at the Speed of Culture

If it’s trending, it should be tradable...*now*. With Circus, launching a token takes seconds. Whether you’re a creator, a community, or just someone with a good meme, the tools are instant and open.

#### 2. Social Context Is Alpha

Alpha lives in your feed. So does Circus.

Circus is embedded directly into **X** and **Farcaster**, where crypto culture actually happens.\
You scroll → you spot a trend → you buy or launch a token right there.\
No extra tabs. No disconnect.

> We believe the **next evolution of trading is social**—and we’re building where it’s happening.

#### 3. Creators Actually Win

Circus rewards the ones who start the trend. 70% of fees go to creator. Circus has already distributed over 450 SOL to creators.

#### 4. Leverage AI for Trends

Using social analysis, our agent cuts through the noise to curate a token worth launching. Think of it as *the social trend of the day but now onchain*. Circus provides the public a terminal to see some of this process.