Shardeum Launches Stage 3 of Incentivized Testnet
Shardeum is taking significant steps toward its Mainnet launch by introducing Stage 3 of its Incentivized Testnet (ITN), known as Atomium. This phase aims to strengthen the blockchain’s security and functionality through extensive community participation.
Strengthening Network Security
With the rollout of ITN Stage 3, Shardeum invites users to actively engage in testing the network for potential bugs and performance issues. This is a crucial part of the ongoing process to ensure a robust and secure Mainnet launch.
Community Engagement
The previous stages of the ITN saw impressive engagement, attracting over 540,000 participants, including more than 11,000 validators who collectively processed over 5 million transactions. The feedback gathered has been instrumental in refining the network's capabilities.
Longer Duration for Thorough Testing
Stage 3 is expected to run for three to four weeks, allowing a longer testing period than its predecessors. This extended timeframe reflects the advanced maturity of the Testnet and provides ample opportunity for thorough evaluations.
Exciting Rewards for Participants
Participants in Stage 3 can engage in a variety of tasks, allowing them to stress test diverse on-chain activities and functionalities. In recognition of their contributions, users may earn exciting rewards such as SHM airdrops, NFTs, and XP rewards.
Quotes from Leadership
Chris Chabot, the Head of Developer Relations at Shardeum, expressed enthusiasm about this upcoming milestone: “This is a remarkable milestone, and we’re excited to see Mainnet on the horizon. Our developers and the entire team at Shardeum have dedicated countless hours to bringing every step of our roadmap to life, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their hard work.”
Comprehensive Engagement Strategies
To boost community involvement, ITN Stage 3 will consist of various activities, including referral programs, social tasks, and rewards challenges. Furthermore, participants can look forward to exciting voting and quiz games designed to enhance engagement.
How to Participate
To get involved and learn more about the specifics of participation, users are encouraged to refer to Shardeum's official communications and community channels. All rewards will only be earned through designated quest tasks outlined in the campaign.
About Shardeum
Shardeum is a cutting-edge autoscaling layer-1 blockchain platform built on Ethereum's Virtual Machine (EVM). Its innovative dynamic state sharding technology ensures that gas fees remain low and transactions per second remain high as network participation expands. Shardeum enables consensus at the transaction level, reducing the computational demands on validator nodes, which allows a greater number of individuals to contribute to the network while promoting decentralization.
Contacts
Director of Communications
Priyanka Sharma
Chief Growth Officer
Kelsey McGuire
Email: media@shardeum.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shardeum’s Incentivized Testnet?
Shardeum's Incentivized Testnet is a platform designed to encourage users to test the network for any vulnerabilities and improve its functionality ahead of the Mainnet launch.
How long will Stage 3 of the Testnet run?
Stage 3 is expected to last for three to four weeks, providing ample time for thorough testing.
What rewards can participants earn in Stage 3?
Participants may earn SHM airdrops, NFTs, and XP rewards by completing quest tasks in the Testnet.
Can anyone join the Incentivized Testnet?
Yes, Shardeum encourages everyone to join and participate in the Incentivized Testnet to help stress test the network.
What features are unique to Shardeum?
Shardeum uses dynamic state sharding to maintain low gas fees and high transaction speeds, which helps to support an expanding user base while ensuring decentralization.
