From: thepipeline_xyz
The Monad Public Testnet is now live, marking a highly anticipated moment for the community [00:00:00]. This guide outlines the initial steps to engage with the testnet on day one [00:00:07].
Accessing the Testnet
To begin, navigate to the Monad Testnet landing page [00:00:11]. You can do this by visiting:
testnet.monad.xyz[00:00:15]- For a dedicated Phantom Wallet experience, go to
monad.testnet.phantom.me[00:00:25], [00:00:27]
Connecting Your Wallet
The first step on the landing page is to connect your wallet [00:00:32], [00:00:36].
- Some wallets offer native testnet support [00:00:40].
- For others, you may need to manually add the network, which is simplified by an “Auto Add” button that allows you to add the testnet to wallets like Metamask in one step [00:00:42], [00:00:45], [00:00:47], [00:00:51].
Acquiring Testnet Tokens
Once connected, you will need to get testnet Monad tokens via the faucet [00:01:02], [00:01:04], [00:01:07].
- Paste your public address into the faucet and click “Get Testnet Monad” [00:01:10], [00:01:12].
- The amount claimable varies based on parameters [00:01:17].
- The faucet refreshes daily, so check back often [00:01:22], [00:01:24].
Making Your First Trade
With testnet Monad in your wallet, you can make your first trade [00:01:29], [00:01:33].
- Three meme coins are available for trading: The House of Mandac, The House of Makaki, and The House of Chog [00:01:37], [00:01:39].
- These can be purchased directly on the landing page thanks to Blinks by Dialect [00:01:43], [00:01:44], [00:01:48].
- The coins are powered by Uniswap, a significant day-one deployment [00:01:52], [00:01:54].
Exploring Applications and Experiences
After your first transaction, a multitude of experiences are available on day one [00:02:05], [00:02:07], [00:02:10].
- Spotlight Experiences: Fantasy Top, with a tournament starting soon [00:02:12], [00:02:15].
- Featured Apps: Found directly on the main landing page, including Rare Bet Sports, 42 KY, Kuru, and Curv ANS [00:02:18], [00:02:21], [00:02:23].
- Ecosystem Directory: An extensive directory updated throughout the testnet phase, serving as the primary resource for discovering new apps and experiences [00:02:31], [00:02:33], [00:02:35], [00:02:41]. It’s recommended to revisit this page frequently to find new opportunities [00:02:48], [00:02:51].
The purpose of the testnet is to deploy new app experiences and test them in a lower-stakes, lower-risk environment [00:03:02], [00:03:05], [00:03:08]. Users are encouraged to try out many dApps and provide feedback to the teams [00:02:58], [00:03:00].
Community Engagement and Building
Community momentum around Monad and its ecosystem projects is expected to be significant [00:03:10], [00:03:12], [00:03:15].
- All community members are encouraged to become active and build, whether as an artist, technical contributor, developer, video creator, or spaces yapper [00:03:17], [00:03:20], [00:03:22], [00:03:25], [00:03:28].
- There is an opportunity for individuals to emerge as thought leaders within the ecosystem [00:03:30], [00:03:32].
- The Monad ecosystem offers a place and huge opportunity for everyone [00:03:34], [00:03:36], [00:03:38].