Introduction
In this guide, I will show you how to interact with the Mantle Testnet & position yourself for a potential future airdrop!
Mantle is a layer-2 network built on Ethereum that offers exceptional performance, security, and low fees. Its modular architecture enables developers to create decentralized applications with a great user experience while leveraging Ethereum's unparalleled security.
Step 1
First, we need to add Mantle to MetaMask!
If you don't have a Metamask wallet you can follow our quick setup guide here: How To Setup Metamask.
There are 2 ways we can add Mantle Testnet to Metamask:
1) Head over to chainlist.org & select "Add to MetaMask".
2) Or set it manually in MetaMask by selecting the dropdown and choosing "Add a Network", then input the following details:
- Network Name: Mantle Testnet
- RPC URL: https://rpc.testnet.mantle.xyz
- Chain ID: 5001
- Currency Symbol: BIT
- Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.testnet.mantle.xyz
and then hit "Save".
Step 2
Now we need to switch network to Goerli & add the BIT token!
In MetaMask, click "Import Token", input the details below & then "Add custom token".
- Token contract address: 0x5a94Dc6cc85fdA49d8E9A8b85DDE8629025C42be
- Token Symbol: BIT
- Token Decimal: 18
Step 3
Now we need to claim some test ETH, head over to Goerli Faucet, sign into Alchemy, input your Metamask wallet address & claim ETH.
Step 4
Now we just need to claim some BIT test tokens.
Head over to faucet.testnet.mantle.xyz, connect your wallet then post the tweet & hit "Verify".
Next, input your wallet address & the amount you want to request, then select "Mint Token".
Now if you go back to MetaMask you should see the BIT tokens!
Step 5
Now let's finally interact with the testnet!
Go to bridge.testnet.mantle.xyz/deposit & connect your MetaMask wallet.
Now switch the token to BIT, input an amount & hit "Approve".
Now hit "Deposit".
Step 6
Now we should go to MantleSwap to claim some test tokens from a few Faucets.
Go to testnet.mantleswap.org/tools, "Connect to a wallet", select "Mantle Testenet".
Now claim all 3 faucets (DAI, USDC & USDT).
Step 7
Now let's perform some swaps!
To do this, go to testnet.mantleswap.org/swap & connect your wallet.
Perform a swap from BIT to MANT, approve the transaction & click "Add Manta to MetaMask".
If your looking to earn a potential airdrop, you might want to repeat several swaps across several different token pairs to ensure your active on the network!
Step 8
Now let's add liquidity!
Go to testnet.mantleswap.org/pool
Hit "Approve" and then hit "Confirm Adding Liquidity".
Step 9
Go to testnet.mantleswap.org/stable-pool
Select the "Manage" dropdown & click "Add".
select some stablecoins such as DAI, USDC & USDC, input 20 of each, approve each one and finally confirm transaction!
Outro
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