From: thepipeline_xyz
The Monad public test net is now live [00:00:02]. Day one activities for users involve connecting a wallet, acquiring testnet tokens, and engaging with available applications [00:00:07].
Connecting Your Wallet
To begin, navigate to the Monad testnet landing page at testnet.monad.xyz [00:00:11]. Community members can also access it via monadtestnet.phantom.me for a specific Phantom wallet experience [00:00:20]. The first step on the landing page is to connect your wallet [00:00:32]. While some wallets offer native testnet support, others may require manual network addition [00:00:40]. This process is straightforward; a single button click can auto-add the testnet to wallets like MetaMask [00:00:47].
Acquiring Testnet Tokens via the Faucet
After connecting your wallet, the next step is to obtain testnet tokens through the faucet [00:01:02]. This is a very easy process: simply paste your public wallet address into the designated field and click “get testnet mod” [00:01:07]. The quantity of tokens claimable by your wallet may vary based on certain parameters [00:01:17]. The faucet refreshes throughout the day, so users are encouraged to check it daily [00:01:22].
Making Your First Trade
Once testnet tokens are acquired, users can make their first trade [00:01:29]. The platform features three meme coins: Mandac, Makaki, and Chog [00:01:33]. These can be purchased directly on the landing page, enabled by Blinks by Dialect [00:01:43]. The coins themselves are powered by Uniswap, a key day-one deployment [00:01:48]. Trades, such as buying Chogs, are notably fast [00:01:59].
Exploring Testnet Applications
Following an initial transaction on the testnet, a wide range of experiences are available [00:02:05]. Day one highlights include:
- Fantasy Top - With a tournament starting the day after launch [00:02:12].
- Featured Apps - Located on the main landing page, including Rare Bet Sports, 42 KY, Kuru, Curv, and ANS [00:02:18].
- Ecosystem Directory - An evolving resource that will be regularly updated with new apps and experiences throughout the testnet phase [00:02:31].
The ecosystem directory is the primary place to discover new activities on the Monad public test net [00:02:41]. Users are advised to frequently check this page to avoid missing exciting opportunities to interact with the testnet and experiment with new applications [00:02:48]. A key purpose of the testnet is to deploy new application experiences and test them in a lower-stakes, lower-risk environment [00:03:00], so users are encouraged to try out various dApps and provide feedback to the development teams [00:02:57].