Stacks
Nakamoto Testnet Program
past
25 Mar, 24 - 28 Aug, 24
Stacks is a Bitcoin Layer-2 network that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications to natively inherit Bitcoin's security. The Nakamoto Testnet Program was an exclusive, structured testing initiative launched by the Stacks Foundation to gather targeted feedback ahead of the highly anticipated Nakamoto mainnet upgrade. Ecosystem applications such as Hermetica, Velar, and Uasu participated to heavily refine the user experience, signing processes, and technical documentation. Rather than a traditional token airdrop, the program incentivized developers and network signers with early access, dedicated tester cohorts of 50 users per app, and one-on-one technical support from core developers.
Stacks - Nakamoto Testnet Program Overview
How to join Stacks - Nakamoto Testnet Program?
To participate in the Nakamoto Testnet Program, developers and Signers were required to actively apply through official Stacks community channels. Interested participants needed to attend upcoming Office Hours sessions hosted by the Stacks Foundation Developer Advocate to express their interest and pitch their applications via the official announcement.
App developers were asked to demonstrate how their builds effectively integrated with specific Nakamoto features, such as the pox-4 contract, to secure a dedicated cohort of 50 testers for actionable feedback. Meanwhile, network Signers were directed to dedicated onboarding resources to receive personalized 1-on-1 technical support for distributed key generation and mock signing practice.
Once onboarded, participants utilized the provided Nakamoto Testnet resources, including the Hiro API and Clarinet environments, to conduct their testing. Feedback was systematically collected via specific surveys and direct commentary to ensure the network was heavily optimized for the final mainnet activation on August 28, 2024.
Step-by-step Guide
Attend official Stacks Office Hours sessions to express interest in the program.
Demonstrate app integrations with Nakamoto features to secure 50 dedicated testers.
Onboard as a Signer via official resources to receive 1-on-1 core developer support.
Utilize provided testnet APIs and Clarinet tools to conduct mock signing and deployment.
Provide detailed feedback on user experience and documentation via surveys.