Exploring Venom Testnet: Project Overview and Guide

Venom is an innovative L1-blockchain, conceived to speed up web3-applications and streamline global transactions in the DeFi sector. It boasts a dedicated venture fund with an impressive $1 billion backing. If you peek into the whitepaper, you'll find that there will be a total of $7.2 billion tokens, a significant 22% of which has been set aside for the community.

Time to explore the testnet.

Start by downloading and installing the wallet here. Proceed to this link, connect your wallet and follow the steps listed below (from left to right):

Completing Venom project tasks. Source: venom.network

After knocking out these three tasks, collect your tokens by hitting “Claim”: 

Token claim prompt. Source: venom.network

Scroll down slightly to discover additional tasks:

Task listing page. Source: venom.network

Test 1. Venom Foundation

• Follow the provided link;
• Subscribe to the project's Telegram and YouTube channels;
• Claim your NFT.

NFT minting process. Source: venom wallet

Test 2. Venom Wallet

• Follow the link;
• Initiate a transfer and seize your NFT.

NFT Minting procedure. Source: venom wallet

Test 3. Web3.World

• Follow the provided link, join the Telegram channel;
• Navigate to this link;
• Execute a swap (as shown in the snapshot below):

Exchanging Venom for USDT. Source: testnet.web3.world

• Circle back to the page, validate task completion, and collect another NFT. 

Test 4. Venom Bridge

• Access the page;
• Follow the given link;
• Integrate Metamask and Venom wallets;
• Refer to the snapshot below (transfer from Venom to BSC network) and click “Continue”

Transfer from Venom network to BSC network. Source: testnet.venombridge.com

• Next, perform a reverse transfer from BSC to Venom:

Transfer from BSC network to Venom network. Source: testnet.venombridge.com

• Revisit the page, validate the transfer, and snatch your NFT. 

Test 5. Venom Stake

• Starting from here;
• Open the provided link and stake 1 Venom;

Venom Token Staking. Source: testnet.venomstake.com

• Circle back to the page, verify that you've done the task, and stake your claim on the NFT.

Test 6. Oasis Gallery

• Open up the webpage;
• Pick any NFT right here and hit “BUY NOW”.

Buying an NFT on the Venom network. Source: testnet.oasis.gallery

• Select the “MY NFT'S” tab at the top and put one up for sale:

Selling an NFT on the Venom network. Source: testnet.oasis.gallery

• Decide on the price (don't undersell), sign off on the transaction.

NFT Listing. Source: testnet.oasis.gallery

• Circle back here, verify the task completion, and grab your NFT.

Test 7. VenomPad

• Navigate to the webpage;
• Follow the Twitter account provided;
• Compose a tweet and secure your NFT.

Test 8. Snipa Finance

• Open the given link and tweet;
• Visit this page, link your wallet, and select “Join Venom Testnet”.

Join Venom Testnet. Source: venom.snipa.finance

• Come back here, affirm the steps you've taken, and receive your NFT.

Test 9. Nümi

• Access this page, watch the video, post a tweet;
• Exchange a small sum of Venom for Nümi:

Swapping Venom for Nümi. Source: testnet.web3.world

• Head into the shop and purchase any available NFT:

Buying an NFT with Nümi. Source: club.numi.net

• Return to this page and mint your NFT..

Test 10. Ylide

• Visit the page with the task;
• Follow on Twitter, click on the link;
• Connect your wallet, write any message and send it:

Sending an on-chain message. Source: hub.ylide.io

Congrats! You've completed all the tasks available at the time this article was written. Now, make sure to pop over to the project's Discord and drop a review about the testnet. Remember to include your Venom wallet in your review. 

Example of review composition. Source: Discord Venom Foundation