From: thepipeline_xyz
The Monad public testnet is now live, offering numerous opportunities for community engagement and participation [00:00:00]. This article outlines how to get involved and explore the Monad ecosystem.
Getting Started on the Testnet
To begin, visit the Monad testnet landing page at either testnet.manad.xyz [00:00:15] or monad.testnet.phantom.me [00:00:20] for a Phantom wallet experience [00:00:25].
- Connect Your Wallet: The first step 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 straightforward; you can auto-add the testnet to wallets like MetaMask with a single click [00:00:47].
- Obtain Testnet Tokens: Acquire testnet tokens via the faucet [00:01:04]. Simply paste your public address into the faucet and click “Get Testnet Monad” [00:01:10]. The amount claimable may vary based on parameters, and the faucet refreshes throughout the day, so checking daily is recommended [00:01:17].
- Make Your First Trade: Once you have tokens, you can make your first trade [00:01:29]. The landing page features three meme coins – Mandac, Makaki, and Chog – which can be purchased directly via Blinks by Dialect [00:01:37]. These coins are powered by Uniswap [00:01:48].
Exploring Decentralized Applications (dApps)
The testnet offers a “multitude of experiences” and dApps available from day one [00:02:05]:
- Featured Apps:
- Fantasy Top, with a tournament starting soon after the testnet launch [00:02:12].
- Other featured apps listed on the main landing page include Rare Bet Sports, 42 KY, Kuru, Curv, and ANS [00:02:18].
- Ecosystem Directory: Below the featured apps, an ecosystem directory lists additional projects and will be updated throughout the testnet phase [00:02:31]. This serves as the primary resource for discovering new activities and opportunities on the Monad public testnet [00:02:35]. Users are encouraged to revisit this page frequently to find new apps and experiences [00:02:48].
Providing Feedback
A core purpose of the testnet is to deploy and test new app experiences in a lower-stakes environment [00:03:00]. Users are strongly encouraged to “try out lots of dApps and give teams your feedback” [00:02:58].
Community Dynamics and Opportunities
The Monad community is poised for significant momentum around the ecosystem projects [00:03:10].
“Join communities. Community momentum is going to be going crazy around monad and the ecosystem projects” [00:03:10]
There are extensive opportunities for individuals to get involved and contribute:
- Active Participation and Building: Any community member is encouraged to become active and build [00:03:17]. This includes:
- Artists [00:03:20]
- Technical contributors or developers [00:03:22]
- Video creators [00:03:25]
- “Spaces yappers” [00:03:28]
- Thought Leadership: This is a chance for individuals to emerge as thought leaders within the ecosystem [00:03:30].
- Inclusive Environment: The Monad ecosystem is designed to have “a place for everybody” [00:03:32], offering “huge opportunity for everybody” [00:03:36].