> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fortisarena.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Tournament Hub Overview > Complete guide to FortisArena's professional esports tournament system # Tournament Hub Overview The **Tournament Hub** is FortisArena's professional esports ecosystem designed to take players from casual viewers to international competitors. Unlike the social platform's rank system, the Tournament Hub operates on a **career progression model** with real competitive integrity. ## 🎯 Core Philosophy > **"From Viewer → Player → Pro → Organization → International Stage"** ```mermaid theme={null} flowchart LR V[Viewer
Basic User] --> P[Player
Verified] P --> S[Squad
Team] S --> G[Guild
Community] G --> O[Organization
Pro] O --> I[International
Elite] ``` ## 👥 Three-Layer User System The Tournament Hub uses a **verification-based access model** separate from the social platform ranks: ### 1. 👀 Basic Users (Viewers / Supporters) **Requirements:** None (No KYC required) **Can Do:** * ✅ Watch live matches * ✅ View scoreboards & stats * ✅ See match timeline * ✅ POV / analysis comments * ✅ Support players & teams * ✅ Predict winners (points only, no monetary rewards) **Cannot Do:** * ❌ Participate in tournaments * ❌ Earn money/prizes * ❌ Join squads * ❌ Join guilds **Role:** Audience + growth engine *** ### 2. 🎮 Verified Players (KYC Required) **Requirements:** Complete KYC verification **Can Do:** * ✅ Participate in all tournament types: * Online tournaments * LAN qualifiers * Professional matches * ✅ Receive wallet rewards (FRT/FPT tokens) * ✅ Showcase player profile * ✅ Auto-generated stats tracking * ✅ Apply to squads * ✅ Create/join squads * ✅ Join guilds * ✅ Post gameplay content **Player Profile Includes:** | Stat | Description | | :----------- | :--------------------------- | | Games Played | Total competitive matches | | Rank History | Career progression over time | | K/D Ratio | Kill/death statistics | | Win Rate | Percentage of matches won | | Role | IGL, Support, Entry, etc. | | Availability | Free / In Team / Looking | | Career Level | Amateur → Legend | **Role:** Real esports backbone *** ### 3. 🏢 Organizations (Power Users) **Requirements:** Verified entity + platform approval **Can Do:** * ✅ Host tournaments * ✅ Create leagues * ✅ Run online & LAN events * ✅ Scout players * ✅ Create verified teams * ✅ Manage prize pools * ✅ Monetize events * ✅ Handle sponsor deals * ✅ Create official guilds * ✅ Run academies **Role:** Ecosystem builders ## 🎮 Match & Tournament Types ### Match Types | Type | Description | Access | | :--------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------ | | **Quick Match** | Casual ranked practice | Verified Players | | **Scrims** | Practice matches between teams | Squad members | | **Online Tournaments** | Weekly/monthly competitions | Verified Players | | **LAN Qualifiers** | Region-based offline qualifiers | Verified Players | | **Pro Circuit** | Invitation-only professional | Pro+ Career Level | | **International** | Elite global championships | Elite+ Career Level | ### Tournament Formats | Format | Best For | Description | | :--------------------- | :----------------- | :------------------------- | | **Single Elimination** | Large tournaments | Lose once = eliminated | | **Double Elimination** | Competitive events | Winners + Losers bracket | | **Swiss System** | Large fields | Paired by similar records | | **League Format** | Season-long | Round robin, points based | | **Custom** | Org events | Organization-defined rules | ## 🏅 Career Progression System ### Player Levels Your career level is based on performance metrics: | Level | Requirements | Unlock | | :----------- | :------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | | **Amateur** | Start here | Basic tournaments | | **Semi-Pro** | 50+ matches, 45%+ win rate | Premium tournaments | | **Pro** | 200+ matches, 50%+ win rate, Tier 2+ wins | Pro Circuit invites | | **Elite** | 500+ matches, 55%+ win rate, Tier 1 wins | International events | | **Legend** | 1000+ matches, 60%+ win rate, Major championships | Legend status, exclusive events | ### Progression Metrics Career level is calculated from: * **Matches Played** - Total competitive games * **Win Ratio** - Percentage of victories * **Tournament Tier** - Higher tier = more weight * **Opponent Level** - Beating higher-ranked players boosts progression * **Consistency** - Regular participation bonuses ```mermaid theme={null} flowchart TB subgraph Career[Career Progression] A[Amateur
Start] --> S[Semi-Pro
50 matches] S --> P[Pro
200 matches] P --> E[Elite
500 matches] E --> L[Legend
1000 matches] end subgraph Rewards[Unlocks] A --> R1[Basic Tourneys] S --> R2[Premium Events] P --> R3[Pro Circuit] E --> R4[International] L --> R5[Legend Status] end ``` ## 🛡️ Squad System (Team Level) ### What is a Squad? A **Squad** is a competitive team of 5-7 players (depending on game) that competes together in tournaments. ### Squad Features | Feature | Description | | :----------------- | :------------------------------ | | **Public/Private** | Open recruitment or invite-only | | **Player Count** | 5-7 players (game dependent) | | **Leaderboard** | Squad ranking vs other squads | | **Match History** | Record of all squad matches | | **Roles** | IGL, Support, Entry, etc. | | **Trial Slots** | Temporary spots for tryouts | | **Recruitment** | Open/closed to new applicants | ### Creating a Squad **Requirements:** * Must be a Verified Player * Minimum Career Level: Amateur **Cost:** * **Free:** Basic squad features * **Premium:** Branding, analytics, custom URL ### Squad Management Squad leaders can: * Set recruitment status * Assign roles * Schedule scrims * Apply to guilds * Manage roster ## 🏰 Guild System (Community + Power) ### What is a Guild? A **Guild** is a larger community organization that can house multiple squads, run internal events, and build a talent pipeline. ### Guild Features | Feature | Description | | :------------------ | :----------------------------------- | | **Community Hub** | Discussion forums, announcements | | **Practice Hub** | Scheduled scrims, training | | **Talent Pool** | Scouting and development | | **Internal Events** | Guild-only tournaments | | **Guild Wallet** | Shared treasury for guild activities | | **Revenue Sharing** | Split earnings from guild events | | **Multiple Squads** | House several teams under one guild | ### Guild Membership Tiers | Tier | Members | Cost | Features | | :----------- | :---------- | :---- | :-------------------------------- | | **Free** | 30 members | \$0 | Basic guild features | | **Standard** | 35 members | \$10 | +5 slots, analytics | | **Premium** | 50 members | \$25 | Custom branding, priority support | | **Elite** | 100 members | \$50 | Full features, early access | | **Max** | 500 members | \$200 | Unlimited power | *Note: $10 → +5 slots means each $10 purchase adds 5 member slots* ### Guild Powers Guild leaders can: * Host internal tournaments * View guild leaderboard * Manage guild wallet * Set revenue sharing % * Scout and recruit players * Partner with organizations ## 💰 Wallet & Rewards ### Internal Wallet System FortisArena provides an **internal wallet** (not external like MetaMask): * **Platform-managed** - Secure, user-friendly * **Instant transactions** - No gas fees for internal transfers * **Auto-payout** - Tournament winnings deposited automatically * **Withdrawal option** - Convert to external crypto when needed ### Earning Sources | Source | Description | Paid In | | :------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :------- | | **Tournament Prize Pools** | Winnings from competitions | FRT/FPT | | **Performance Bonuses** | MVP, top frag, etc. | FRT/FPT | | **Guild Earnings** | Revenue share from guild | FRT/FPT | | **Creator Tips** | Viewer donations (future) | FRT | | **Sponsorships** | Org deals (Organizations only) | Fiat/FRT | ### Payout Structure | Tournament Tier | Prize Range | Distribution | | :---------------- | :----------------- | :----------- | | **Quick Match** | 100-500 FPT | Top 3 | | **Online Weekly** | 1,000-5,000 FRT | Top 8 | | **Monthly Major** | 10,000-50,000 FRT | Top 16 | | **LAN Qualifier** | 25,000-100,000 FRT | Top 8 | | **Pro Circuit** | 100,000+ FRT | Custom | | **International** | 500,000+ FRT | Custom | ## 🎥 Creator & Streaming (Future Layer) ### Creator Mode **Requirements:** Invite-only or Rank 4 (Authority) on social platform **Can Do:** * Stream tournament matches * Create highlight clips * Tournament casting/commentary * POV player streams * Earn via tips & subscriptions **Restrictions:** * 🚫 Random streaming not allowed * ✅ Only verified creators/players can stream * ✅ Content must be tournament-related ## 🔐 Anti-Cheat & Trust System ### Security Measures | Layer | Implementation | | :------------------------ | :----------------------------- | | **KYC Verification** | Identity check for all players | | **Device Fingerprinting** | Unique device identification | | **Match Review** | AI + human review system | | **Admin Moderation** | 24/7 oversight | | **Dispute Resolution** | Panel for contested matches | | **Blockchain Recording** | Final results stored on-chain | ### Data Storage Strategy To minimize gas fees while maintaining integrity: ``` Live Match → Database (Fast, cheap) ↓ Match Ends → Verification (AI + Admin) ↓ Final Results → Blockchain (Permanent, verifiable) ``` **What Gets Stored Where:** | Data | Storage | Reason | | :--------------------- | :-------------------- | :------------------ | | Live scores | Database | Speed, real-time | | Player stats | Database | Frequent updates | | Match replays | IPFS/Database | Large files | | **Final results** | **Blockchain** | **Immutable proof** | | **Prize distribution** | **Blockchain** | **Transparent** | | Career records | Database + Blockchain | Hybrid approach | ## 🚀 Getting Started in Tournament Hub ### Path 1: Player Journey Sign up on FortisArena platform Verify identity to become Verified Player (Required for tournament participation) Set up player profile Select your games and roles Join Quick Matches Participate in Online Tournaments Find teammates Form competitive team Climb from Amateur to Legend Unlock premium tournaments ### Path 2: Organization Journey Submit business verification Provide tournament hosting history Review by FortisArena team Agreement on terms Set up community hub Invite initial squads Run tournaments Build reputation Sponsorship deals Revenue from events ## 📊 Tournament Hub vs Social Platform | Feature | Social Platform | Tournament Hub | | :--------------- | :----------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | | **Access** | Rank-based (0-4) | Verification-based | | **KYC Required** | No | Yes (for players) | | **Focus** | Content creation | Competitive gaming | | **Progression** | Points → Ranks | Career Levels | | **Earning** | Points, Revenue share (Rank 4) | Tournament prizes, Guild earnings | | **Monetization** | Creator economy | Esports prizes, Org revenue | | **Wallet** | Internal | Internal + External withdrawal | | **Data Storage** | Database | DB + Blockchain (final results) | ## 🎮 Supported Games Current and planned game integrations: | Genre | Games | Status | | :---------------- | :------------------------ | :---------- | | **Battle Royale** | PUBG, Free Fire | Live | | **FPS** | CS:GO, Valorant | Live | | **MOBA** | Dota 2, League of Legends | Coming Soon | | **Sports** | FIFA, eFootball | Coming Soon | | **Strategy** | StarCraft II | Planned | | **Fighting** | Street Fighter, Tekken | Planned | ## 📞 Support & Resources **For Players:** * Tournament support: [tournaments@fortisarena.io](mailto:tournaments@fortisarena.io) * Anti-cheat reports: [ac@fortisarena.io](mailto:ac@fortisarena.io) * Squad management: [squads@fortisarena.io](mailto:squads@fortisarena.io) **For Organizations:** * Partnership inquiries: [orgs@fortisarena.io](mailto:orgs@fortisarena.io) * Event hosting: [events@fortisarena.io](mailto:events@fortisarena.io) ## 🎯 Next Steps Complete KYC to start competing Find teammates and start competing Find upcoming competitions Build your esports organization The Tournament Hub is separate from the social platform's rank system. You can be Rank 0 on social but a Pro player in tournaments, or vice versa. Both systems complement each other to create a complete esports ecosystem. *** > **Tournament Hub** - Where Casual Becomes Competitive, and Competitive Becomes Professional.