Incentivized testnet serves as the final test phase in Shardeum’s development, focusing on rigorous testing of prototype networks and featuring a pre-determined reward structure. This phase involves the community stress testing the network while our engineers address and resolve any issues that arise resulting in a more robust and secure Shardeum. As we prepare for the mainnet launch, where real-world assets will be managed, this period is vital. It also brings us closer to our mission of enabling decentralization for everyone by making blockchain technology and Web3 accessible and affordable.
Similar to major software releases, testnets are often named following themes chosen by the community. Shardeum’s community prefers names of famous monuments, symbolizing collective achievements and contributions that resonate widely with its community. Previous phases were named Liberty and Sphinx. The name Atomium was voted by the community for incentivized testnet to continue this tradition. (The ‘Atomium’ testnet, inspired by the iconic structure’s symbolism of innovation, exemplifies Shardeum’s transformative solutions for decentralized blockchain technology and its accessibility).
Shardeum is a permissionless network which means anyone can participate in network operations, whether it is testing or running a node, in return for potential rewards. However, participants from certain countries, including the US and other sanctioned territories, are not eligible to participate in incentivized testnet. Additionally, all participants must continue to meet the ongoing eligibility requirements as outlined in our terms page, which we encourage you to review.
Atomium stage 2 campaign includes on-chain tasks and validator tasks, each sub-divided into further levels.
Stage 2 is set to run for approximately 12 days, subject to network requirements, as we progress swiftly towards the mainnet launch. Following this period, our engineering team will address and resolve any issues identified by the community. We may temporarily pause the quest campaign to ensure all issues are thoroughly resolved before proceeding to the next stage. This cycle of testing and issue resolution will continue throughout the quest campaigns. We will provide updates on exact timelines of subsequent stages through our official channels.
The Stage 2 quest campaign includes two types of tasks, as previously mentioned—On-chain and Validator tasks. The on-chain tasks in Stage 2 are similar to those in Stage 1, allowing both returning and new participants to easily engage and complete them. To ensure you don’t miss any future campaigns, we encourage you to stay connected through our social channels, including Discord and our newsletter, to fully capitalize on them.
Currently, only the activities listed on the quest landing page are eligible for rewards. Tasks performed outside of these specified activities will not qualify for rewards during incentivized testnet campaign.
No, a single wallet address can only operate one validator.
It can take up to a few minutes for the network to fully verify your completion status for certain complex tasks. Please refer to the task instructions for the specific waiting times required for these activities on the quest page. This waiting period is necessary to ensure your smooth flow of participating in the quest campaign.
Please note that activities completed and nodes run on the network will not immediately reflect on the leaderboard. The validator leaderboard, unlike other on-chain tasks, will be published after a few days following the conclusion of the Stage 2 campaign.
Yes, to earn points from this level in stage 2, it is necessary for users who participated in these tasks during Stage 1 to complete them again.
You can find the endpoints of the Atomium network here.
To participate in the incentivized testnet campaign, ensure you are connected to the Atomium network. If you’re currently on the Sphinx network, first remove it from your MetaMask network settings. After removing the Sphinx network, click “Connect Wallet” in the top right corner to switch to the Atomium network. You can delete the Sphinx network by following this instruction.
Go to MetaMask settings > Networks > Select Shardeum Sphinx > Click on Delete
You can also manually add the Atomium network using the RPC endpoint shared above. This is especially for existing Shardeum users. New users should have no problem connecting to Atomium network when they connect the wallet.
To resolve this, try the following steps before participating in activities or re-submitting your answers for on-chain tasks:
Throughout the twelve-day Stage 2 quest campaign, we will progressively release new on-chain tasks to the community on a daily basis with daily limits on game attempts. So be sure to check the quest tool daily for updates on new games and expanded limits, helping you boost your XP and climb the leaderboard
Please note that both the schedule of activities and the points awarded for task completion will dynamically adapt throughout the testnet. These adjustments are designed to foster consistent participation across all stages & rewarding early participants.
If your preferred EVM wallet isn’t listed among the available options, you can use WalletConnect. Simply select WalletConnect, scan the QR code, and log in to connect your wallet to the Atomium network.
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Incentivized testnet is scheduled to run over the next few weeks to ensure the network achieves optimal stability and security. This phased approach allows us to gradually transition to the mainnet environment.The end or cut-off date for incentivized testnet will depend on the successful stress-testing of various network functionalities and the resolution of any issues that arise during this period. We will notify you once the dates are finalized.
Atomium, is structured into multiple stages:
– Each stage consists of multiple levels.
– Each level includes a list of activities that you need to complete.
– Each activity has a specific point value associated with it.
– Accumulate points to increase your chances of winning exciting rewards such as badges, NFTs, and airdrops among others
Each stage will have distinct objectives. Stage 1 will introduce participants to the network through foundational activities and testing coin transfers. Validators and on-chain contributors will be open to participate and stress test our network in stage 2. In stage 3 and beyond, you will help us to stress test smart contracts and other protocol functionalities.
Nodes that are found to engage in dishonest practices or attempt to manipulate the system on Shardeum will be disqualified from the incentivized testnet campaign.
This is applicable for all testnet participants. They must adhere to the rules and instructions provided for the quests, maintaining ethical practices and avoiding any fraudulent activities, including the use of bots, which will result in disqualification from earning rewards.
As you can find in our airdrop phase 1 article. we have allocated 3,296,500 tokens in total for incentivized testnet, benefitting both on-chain contributors and validators.
Upon meeting the eligibility requirements, you will have a chance to earn one or more of the following rewards:
One of the common criteria to win rewards such as badges, point multipliers and airdrops across our campaigns include – High performers who stand out while fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria for each category. However to ensure wider participation, rewards will also be distributed to individuals who are randomly chosen from a pool of users meeting predefined criteria. This approach broadens the opportunity for rewards, ensuring that all eligible participants have a chance to benefit.
Following the successful completion of incentivized testnet and the resolution of issues identified during the testnet by our engineering team, Shardeum will proceed with the launch of its mainnet.
As the Phase 1 airdrop period just concluded (February 2nd, 2022 till June 22nd, 2024), we will be analyzing the data for the said period and making the official announcement during the incentivized testnet campaign.
While rewards are a strong incentive, Shardeum offers much more as a decentralized blockchain network designed to address the scalability trilemma. It is open, collaborative, and driven by its community. At Shardeum, you can run validator nodes, with 51% of the total SHM supply reserved for these nodes. Beyond daily operations, you can develop blockchain apps and solutions tailored to your users. And these are only a couple of use-cases among many more.
Thanks to Shardeum’s linear scalability, projects and dapps on our platform benefit from very high scalability and sustainably low gas fees.
