From: thepipeline_xyz
The Monad public testnet is now live [00:00:02]. Users can perform day-one actions starting from the Monad testnet landing page [00:00:12], accessible at testnet.monad.xyz or through monad.testnet.phantom.me for Phantom Wallet users [00:00:25].
Connecting Your Wallet
The first step on the testnet landing page is to connect your wallet [00:00:36]. While some wallets offer native testnet support, others may require manual network addition [00:00:40]. This process is simplified by a button that allows for auto-addition of the testnet to wallets like Metamask [00:00:47].
Acquiring Testnet Tokens via the Faucet
Once connected, the next step is to acquire testnet tokens through the faucet [00:01:04]. This is done by pasting your public address and clicking “Get Testnet Mon” [00:01:10].
- The amount of tokens claimable varies based on several parameters [00:01:19].
- The faucet refreshes daily, so users are encouraged to check back regularly [00:01:24].
Making Your First Transaction
After obtaining testnet Mon tokens, users can make their first trade [00:01:29]. The testnet landing page features three meme coins for trading: Mandac, Makaki, and Chog [00:01:33]. These coins can be purchased directly on the landing page thanks to Blinks by Dialect [00:01:43], and are powered by Uniswap [00:01:48]. An example transaction, such as buying Chogs, demonstrates the speed of the platform [00:01:54].
Exploring Beyond Your First Transaction
After the initial transaction, a multitude of experiences are available on the testnet [00:02:07].
- Spotlight Experiences: On day one, these include Fantasy Top, with a tournament starting soon [00:02:12].
- Featured Apps: The main landing page lists featured apps such as Rare Bet, Sports 42, KY, Kuru, and Curv [00:02:18].
- Ecosystem Directory: An ecosystem directory provides an updated list of new apps and experiences throughout the testnet phase [00:02:31]. Users are encouraged to frequently revisit this page to discover new opportunities [00:02:48].
The purpose of the testnet is to deploy new app experiences and test them in a lower-stakes, lower-risk production environment [00:03:00]. Users are encouraged to try out various dApps and provide feedback to teams [00:02:58].