From: thepipeline_xyz
The Monad public testnet is now live, offering an environment for users to interact with the ecosystem and provide feedback [00:00:00], [00:03:00].
Accessing the Testnet
To begin, navigate to the Monad Testnet landing page at testnet.monad.xyz [00:00:11], [00:00:30]. For Monad community members, an alternative link is available: monadtestnet.phantom.me, which integrates with the Phantom wallet experience [00:00:18], [00:00:25].
Connecting Your Wallet
The initial step on the landing page is to connect your wallet [00:00:32].
- Some wallets offer native testnet support [00:00:36].
- For wallets requiring manual network addition, a button allows for auto-adding the testnet to wallets like MetaMask in a single step [00:00:40], [00:00:45].
Acquiring Testnet Tokens
After connecting your wallet, the next step is to acquire testnet tokens via the faucet [00:01:02], [00:01:04].
- Paste your public wallet address into the designated field [00:01:10].
- Click “get testnet mod” to claim tokens [00:01:12].
- The amount of tokens claimable varies based on several parameters [00:01:17].
- The faucet refreshes throughout the day, so daily checks are recommended [00:01:22], [00:01:24].
Making Your First Trade
Once you have testnetm in your wallet, you can make your first trade directly on the landing page [00:01:29], [00:01:43].
- Three meme coins are available for trading: the House of Mandac, the House of Makaki, and the House of Chog [00:01:33], [00:01:37].
- These trades are facilitated by Blinks by Dialect and are powered by Uniswap, a day-one deployment on the testnet [00:01:44], [00:01:48], [00:01:52].
Exploring Available Applications
After completing your first transaction, a range of experiences are available to explore on the testnet [00:02:05], [00:02:07]:
- Fantasy Top has a tournament scheduled to start [00:02:12], [00:02:14].
- Featured applications on the main landing page include Rarebet Sports, 42KY, Kuru, Curv, and ANS [00:02:18], [00:02:21].
- An ecosystem directory is available and will be updated throughout the testnet phase with new applications and experiences [00:02:31], [00:02:33], [00:02:35]. This directory is the primary resource for discovering new activities on the Monad public testnet [00:02:41], [00:02:44]. Users are encouraged to revisit this page frequently to stay updated on new opportunities [00:02:48], [00:02:51].
Engaging with various decentralized applications (dApps) and providing feedback to their development teams is crucial, as the testnet serves as a lower-stakes environment for testing new app experiences in production [00:02:57], [00:03:00].
Community Engagement
Community participation is highly encouraged to foster momentum around Monad and its ecosystem projects [00:03:10], [00:03:12]. Individuals are invited to get active and build, regardless of their background—whether an artist, technical professional, developer, video creator, or commentator [00:03:17], [00:03:20], [00:03:22], [00:03:25], [00:03:28]. The Monad ecosystem offers a place and significant opportunity for everyone [00:03:32], [00:03:34], [00:03:36].