From: thepipeline_xyz
The Monad public test net is officially live, providing an environment for users to interact with the Monad ecosystem [00:00:02]. This guide outlines the steps to perform transactions and explore applications on the test net.
Accessing the Test Net
To begin, navigate to the Monad test net landing page. This can be done by visiting testnet.monad.xyz or, for existing community members, monadtest.phantom.me for a Phantom wallet experience [00:00:12].
Connecting Your Wallet
The first step on the landing page is to connect your wallet [00:00:36]. Some wallets offer native test net support, while others may require manual network addition [00:00:40]. Even if manual addition is needed, a button is available to auto-add the test net to wallets like MetaMask in a single step [00:00:47].
Obtaining Test Net Tokens
Before making transactions, you will need test net tokens, which can be acquired via the faucet [00:01:04]. To do this:
- Paste your public address into the designated field [00:01:10].
- Click “Get Testnet Monad” [00:01:12]. The amount of tokens claimable may vary based on certain parameters, and the faucet refreshes throughout the day, so users are encouraged to check daily [00:01:17].
Making Your First Trade
Once test net tokens are in your wallet, you can make your first trade [00:01:29]. The landing page facilitates trading three meme coins: House of Mandac, House of Makaki, and House of Chog [00:01:37]. These trades are enabled by Blinks by Dialect and powered by Uniswap [00:01:44].
Exploring Other Applications
Beyond initial trades, the Monad test net features a variety of experiences available from day one [00:02:07]. Featured applications include:
- Fantasy Top (with a tournament scheduled to start the day after launch) [00:02:12].
- Rare Bet [00:02:21].
- Sports 42 [00:02:23].
- KY Kuru [00:02:24].
- Curv [00:02:25].
- ANS [00:02:26].
Additionally, an ecosystem directory, located below the featured apps, will be continually updated throughout the test net phase with new apps and experiences [00:02:31]. This directory is recommended as the primary source for finding new activities on the Monad public test net [00:02:41].
Purpose of the Test Net and Community Engagement
The primary purpose of the test net is to deploy new application experiences and test them in a lower-stakes, lower-risk environment [00:03:00]. Users are encouraged to try out various dApps and provide feedback to the development teams [00:02:58].
Community momentum is expected to grow around Monad and its ecosystem projects [00:03:10]. All community members are encouraged to get active and build, regardless of their background—whether as an artist, technical expert, developer, video creator, or “spaces yapper” [00:03:17]. The Monad ecosystem aims to provide opportunities for everyone to become a thought leader [00:03:30].