> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ipor.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ipor.io/build-on-fusion/alpha.md).

# ALPHA

- [Benefits for Alphas](https://docs.ipor.io/build-on-fusion/alpha/benefits-for-alphas.md): Why running strategy execution as an Alpha (automation, risk management, IP protection) beats manual operation.
- [Running an Alpha](https://docs.ipor.io/build-on-fusion/alpha/running-an-alpha.md): Manual vs. automated Alpha operation, the SDK-driven transaction path, and handling accrued points.
- [Best Practices for Alphas](https://docs.ipor.io/build-on-fusion/alpha/running-an-alpha/best-practices-for-alphas.md): Gas efficiency, leveraged-looping risk, accounting, withdrawal orchestration and security practices for an Alpha bot.
- [SDK](https://docs.ipor.io/build-on-fusion/alpha/sdk.md): Install, connect and execute with the Python SDK; the CLI, MCP server, agent skills, examples and module reference.