# BRIDGORO BETA TEST

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A Comprehensive Guide to Beta Testing
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Testnets (TRON, BTC, SOL, ETH, XMR) on Bridgoro Exchange.
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**Beta Test Disclaimer:**

During the Beta Test period, all internal **BRGX** tokens are for testing purposes only. They hold no monetary value and cannot be exchanged and withdrawn during Beta Test period.

At the conclusion of the Beta Test, all database accounts, including balances and transaction history, will be reset. Any progress or balances accumulated during the test will not carry over to the production environment.
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### Welcome to the Bridgoro Exchange beta testing!

This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for setting up wallets and acquiring test tokens for five major blockchains: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), TRON (TRX) and Monero (XMR). By participating in beta tests, you help developers identify bugs and improve this project before the official launch on the main network.

**Beta Test Phase ONE Completed**
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Phase ONE was successfully handled on Bitcointalk Forum.
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All bug reports, fixes, and reward distributions are documented on our [**\[BOUNTY\]**](https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5555796.0) page, check it out for details.

Big thanks to everyone who tested and supported us in this phase.

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### <mark style="background-color:green;">What is a Testnet?</mark>

A testnet is a parallel blockchain used for testing and experimentation. Tokens on a testnet have no real-world value, providing a risk-free environment for developers and users to test applications without the possibility of financial loss.

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### <mark style="background-color:green;">Part 1: Bitcoin (BTC) on Testnet v3</mark>

The Bitcoin testnet v3 allows for experimentation with Bitcoin transactions without using real BTC.

**1.1. Setting Up a Wallet**

Several wallets support the Bitcoin testnet, but we recommend using the Electrum wallet.

**1.1.1.** Download Electrum wallet from the [official website](https://electrum.org/#download).

For Windows users, we recommend downloading the Portable version as it's easy to set up without any installation.

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**1.1.2.** For Windows users: After completing the download of the portable version, create a new shortcut of the Electrum portable executable file. Go to the Properties of this shortcut and on the Target line after the quotes press space and type: `--testnet`

(*i.e.:* `…electrum-4.5.8-portable.exe" --testnet`) and press <mark style="color:$success;">Apply</mark> button.

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Launch Electrum wallet through this shortcut and <mark style="color:$success;">testnet</mark> version of the Electrum will launch. If you did everything correct then you will see the next popup window.

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**1.1.3.** For Mac users: After completing the download, move Electrum app to your Applications folder. Then open the Terminal app and run the next command: `/Applications/Electrum.app/Contents/MacOS/run_electrum --testnet`

After successfully running the Electrum wallet application will start in testnet mode.

<mark style="color:$warning;">Note: Don't close Terminal while using Electrum, just minimize it.</mark>

**1.2. Acquiring Testnet Bitcoin (tBTC)**

**1.2.1.** Find a Faucet: Here are some commonly used <mark style="color:$success;">tBTC</mark> faucets (**testnet v3**):

* [CryptoPump](https://cryptopump.info/)
* [Testnet Help](https://testnet.help/en/btcfaucet/testnet)
* [Bitcoin Testnet Faucet](https://bitcoinfaucet.uo1.net/)
* [ALTQUICK.com](https://altquick.com/faucet/)

**1.2.2.** Request Coins: Copy your testnet Bitcoin receiving address from your wallet and paste it into the faucet to receive <mark style="color:$success;">tBTC</mark>.

**1.3. Using a Testnet v3 Block Explorer**

You can check the status of your testnet v3 transactions on a block explorer like <https://mempool.space/testnet>, ensuring you have the "<mark style="color:$success;">Testnet</mark>" option selected.

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### <mark style="background-color:green;">Part 2: Ethereum (ETH) on Sepolia Testnet</mark>

The Sepolia testnet is the primary environment for testing Ethereum applications.

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**2.1. Setting Up a Wallet: MetaMask**

MetaMask is a popular browser-based wallet for interacting with Ethereum-based applications.

2.1.1. Install MetaMask: Download and install the MetaMask extension for your browser from the [official website](https://metamask.io/).

2.1.2. Create a Wallet: Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new wallet. Crucially, write down your secret recovery phrase and store it in a secure offline location.

2.1.3. Show Testnets: In MetaMask, click the network selector dropdown at the top-left, and enable "<mark style="color:$success;">Show test networks</mark>".

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2.1.4. Select Sepolia: Choose "<mark style="color:$success;">**Sepolia**</mark>" from the network list.

**2.2. Acquiring Sepolia ETH (**<mark style="color:$success;">**sETH**</mark>**) from a Faucet**

Faucets are websites that distribute free testnet tokens.

**2.2.1.** Find a Faucet: Reliable Sepolia faucets can be found using Google by typing *<mark style="color:$info;">“Ethereum Sepolia test tokens faucet”</mark>*. Here are a few of them:

* [Google Cloud Faucet](https://cloud.google.com/application/web3/faucet/ethereum/sepolia)
* [Alchemy's Sepolia Faucet](https://www.alchemy.com/faucets/ethereum-sepolia)
* [QuickNode Faucet](https://faucet.quicknode.com/ethereum/sepolia)

**2.2.2.** Request Tokens: Copy your Ethereum wallet address from MetaMask. Paste it into the faucet's input field, complete any required verification (*<mark style="color:$info;">like a CAPTCHA</mark>*), and request the tokens. Some faucets may require you to have a minimum balance of real ETH on the mainnet to prevent abuse.

**2.2.3.** Using the Sepolia Block Explorer

You can track your transactions on the [Sepolia Etherscan](https://sepolia.etherscan.io/), which is a block explorer for the Sepolia testnet.

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### <mark style="background-color:green;">Part 3: Solana (SOL) on Devnet</mark>

Solana's primary testing environment is the Devnet. It's designed for developers to conduct general application development and testing.

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**3.1. Setting Up a Wallet: Solflare**

Solflare is a widely-used wallet for the Solana blockchain.

3.1.1. Install Solflare: Download the Solflare wallet extension from its [official website](https://www.solflare.com/download/).

3.1.2. Create a Wallet: Follow the setup instructions, making sure to securely back up your secret recovery phrase.

3.1.3. Switch to <mark style="color:$success;">Devnet</mark>:

* Click on the <mark style="color:blue;">Settings</mark> icon in your Solflare wallet.
* Go to <mark style="color:blue;">General</mark> and then to <mark style="color:blue;">Network</mark>
* Select <mark style="color:blue;">Devnet</mark> from the list of networks (not Testnet).

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**3.2. Acquiring Devnet SOL**

3.2.1. Use a Faucet: There are several web-based faucets for Devnet SOL:

* [Solana Devnet Faucet](https://faucet.solana.com/)
* [QuickNode Faucet](https://faucet.quicknode.com/solana/testnet)
* [Sol Faucet!](https://solfaucet.com/)

3.2.2. Request Airdrop: Copy your Solana wallet address from Solflare wallet, paste it into the faucet's request field, and ask for an airdrop of Devnet SOL.

**3.3. Using the Solana Explorer**

To view your Devnet transactions, use the official [Solana Explorer](https://explorer.solana.com/) and select "Devnet" from the network options. Or just use [this link](https://explorer.solana.com/?cluster=devnet).

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### <mark style="background-color:green;">Part 4: TRON (TRX) on Shasta Testnet</mark>

TRON has two main testnets, Shasta and Nile. Shasta is a testnet focused on stability and mirroring the mainnet, while Nile is designed for more experimental development and feature testing. We chose Shasta as it's close to our purposes.

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**4.1. Setting Up a Wallet: TronLink**

TronLink is the most common browser extension wallet for the TRON network.

4.1.1. Install TronLink: Add the TronLink extension to your browser from their [official website](https://www.tronlink.org/).

4.1.2. Create a Wallet: Set up your wallet and securely store your backup phrases.

4.1.3. Switch to Shasta Testnet: In the TronLink interface, open the network dropdown and select <mark style="color:blue;">Shasta Testnet</mark>.

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**4.2. Acquiring Shasta Testnet TRX**

* [SHASTA TESTNET: TRON](https://shasta.tronex.io/join/getJoinPage)
* [TRON Shasta: Faucet by Triangle](https://faucet.triangleplatform.com/tron/shasta)

**4.3. Using the Shasta Block Explorer**

[Tronscan ](https://tronscan.org/)is the official block explorer for TRON. Ensure you are on the Shasta version of the site to see your testnet transactions.

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Or just use [this link](https://shasta.tronscan.org/#/).

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### <mark style="background-color:green;">Part 5: Monero (XMR) on Stagenet</mark>

Monero's test environment is called Stagenet. It mirrors the mainnet's features and is ideal for safely learning about and testing Monero transactions.

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**5.1. Setting Up a Wallet: Monero GUI**

The official Monero GUI (Graphical User Interface) wallet is recommended.

5.1.1. Download the Wallet: Get the latest version of the Monero GUI wallet from the [official GetMonero website](https://www.getmonero.org/downloads/).

5.1.2. Create a Stagenet Wallet: During the wallet creation process, you will have to press Advanced options on the Monero Welcome screen, where you can find the Create a new wallet button. Network choose option will roll down where you can choose one of three networks (<mark style="color:$warning;">Mainnet, Testnet, Stagenet</mark>). Choose <mark style="color:blue;">**Stagenet**</mark> network.

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**5.2. Acquiring Stagenet XMR**

5.2.1. Find a Faucet: Stagenet faucets are available but may be less common than for other blockchains. Here is a known faucet:

* [Monero Stagenet Faucet](https://stagenet-faucet.xmr-tw.org/)
* [CypherFaucet XMR](https://cypherfaucet.com/xmr-stagenet)

5.2.2. Mine Stagenet XMR: Due to the low difficulty, it's also feasible to solo mine your own stagenet coins directly from the Monero GUI.

**5.3. Using the Stagenet Block Explorer**

You can find a list of available stagenet explorers on the [monero.fail](https://monero.fail) website, which checks the status of various Monero services. Or use [this link](https://stagenet.xmrchain.net/).

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### <mark style="background-color:green;">General Beta Testing Workflow</mark>

Once you are set up on a testnet, the general workflow for beta testing a new application is as follows:

1. <mark style="color:blue;">**Read Instructions:**</mark> Carefully review the project's beta testing announcement for specific tasks.
2. <mark style="color:blue;">**Obtain Testnet:**</mark> Visit certain faucet links provided in the instructions above and get free testnet coins.
3. <mark style="color:blue;">**Perform Actions:**</mark> Visit the Explore Offers page on the Dashboard of the Bridgoro exchange or create your own offer on the My Offers page.
4. <mark style="color:blue;">**Provide Feedback:**</mark> Report any bugs, user interface issues, or suggestions for improvement through the channels provided by the project (e.g., [Telegram](https://t.me/bridgoro_support), or [Contact Form](https://bridgoro.com/#contact) on the homepage).

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