Testnet
The AR.IO Testnet
Introduction
The ar.io testnet is underway! We invite all interested community members to operate a gateway with an observer and join them to the gateway registry so that we can test the benefits and features of networked AR.IO gateways at scale. The first major goal of the testnet was the introduction of the Gateway Address Registry, the GAR, and now we’re testing the Observation Incentive Protocol.
Set up service
Head over to ar.io docs and learn how to get started with your gateway. Note that you will also need a DNS domain to assign to your gateway.
Read Docs
Set up service
Head over to ar.io docs and learn how to get started with your gateway. Note that you will also need a DNS domain to assign to your gateway.
Read Docs
Create your wallets
You will need two (2) separate wallets for the testnet: Wallet 1 - will be used for your gateway and incentive rewards. Wallet 2 - should be considered a hot wallet and will be assigned to your observer. Note: both wallets will require a small amount of $AR for transaction fees. Bring existing wallets or create a new ones using third-party services like ArConnect, arweave.app, or the ArDrive CLI.
Create Wallet
Create your wallets
You will need two (2) separate wallets for the testnet: Wallet 1 - will be used for your gateway and incentive rewards. Wallet 2 - should be considered a hot wallet and will be assigned to your observer. Note: both wallets will require a small amount of $AR for transaction fees. Bring existing wallets or create a new ones using third-party services like ArConnect, arweave.app, or the ArDrive CLI.
Create Wallet
Submit an application
Apply via the #testnet channel in the AR.IO discord. Simply type /apply then select application to join the AR.IO Testnet. If approved you will receive enough test IO Tokens to join the AR.IO Network.
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Submit an application
Apply via the #testnet channel in the AR.IO discord. Simply type /apply then select application to join the AR.IO Testnet. If approved you will receive enough test IO Tokens to join the AR.IO Network.
Join Discord
Join the network
Run join-network script to join your gateway to the network / GAR.
Read Docs
Join the network
Run join-network script to join your gateway to the network / GAR.
Join the Network
Follow along
Congrats, you've joined the network! Subscribe to the newsletter and stay tuned in Discord for the latest network developments and forthcoming incentive opportunities.
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Follow along
Congrats, you've joined the network! Subscribe to the newsletter and stay tuned in Discord for the latest network developments and forthcoming incentive opportunities.
Subscribe
Introduction
The ar.io testnet is underway! We invite all interested community members to operate a gateway with an observer and join them to the gateway registry so that we can test the benefits and features of networked AR.IO gateways at scale. The first major goal of the testnet was the introduction of the Gateway Address Registry, the GAR, and now we’re testing the Observation Incentive Protocol.