A Comprehensive Guide to Logging into DOP Testnet
Embark on an illuminating journey with us in this comprehensive guide
Meticulously crafted to navigate you through the intricacies of logging into the DOP Testnet. This is your gateway to mastering the tasks that lay ahead, each a stepping stone towards an exciting reward. As you diligently complete each task, you position yourself to become an esteemed recipient of DOP token rewards, set to be bestowed in the early part of 2024, following the token's much-anticipated official unveiling.
Please stay connected with us as we prepare for this exciting event.
Setting the Stage for Success
Before you dive into the digital depths of the DOP Testnet, let's ensure your voyage is as smooth and seamless as possible. Our first recommendation is to navigate this adventure using the Google Chrome browser on your desktop, boasting the latest version for peak performance. While the whispers of a future mobile version of the testnet float in the digital wind, it remains on the horizon, not yet within our grasp. Fear not, for we are dedicated to keeping you abreast of its arrival.
In this current digital chapter, your access key to the DOP Testnet realm is through the Metamask wallet - ensure it's at your disposal for a flawless experience.
Initiating Your Journey:
- Ready to unfold the marvels of DOP? Let's set the wheels in motion. Your first port of call is the DOP's official website, a gateway to wonders. Once there, cast your eyes to the pinnacle of the homepage, where the 'Testnet' button stands as your beacon. A simple click is all it takes to embark on an extraordinary journey through the DOP Testnet, where your digital prowess will come to life
2. Check the box to indicate you have read and agreed to the terms and conditions, enter your email address so we could remind you to come back and claim your reward after the official token launch in early 2024, and then click Continue.
On the next screen, click Create Wallet if you don’t have a DOP wallet yet. If you already have a wallet, click Import Wallet, then follow the onscreen prompt to restore your wallet.
Create a new DOP wallet
Follow the steps below to create a new DOP wallet, so you can encrypt, send/receive and decrypt crypto assets on the Testnet:
- On the Create Wallet screen, enter a new password, then type it again in the Confirm new password field. When you’re done, click on Submit.
2. Your Secret Recovery Phrase is displayed. Click Copy Phrase at the bottom to copy the phrase, and save it in a secure location. Make sure to have it handy, as you will need to specify the words in the correct order on the next screen.
3. Click on Verify.
4. On the Verify your Secret Phrase screen, select the words of your secret phrase in the correct order. When you’re done, click on the OK, I’m done.
5. On the Congratulations! screen, click Continue.
6. Your secret key is displayed. Click the Copy icon to copy it, and store it in a safe place.
Click the Copy icon
7. Then, click Done.
8. The Unlock your Wallet screen appears. Enter your password in the Password field and click Unlock at the bottom to unlock your DOP wallet.
9. On the welcome screen that appears, click Start.
10. On the Connect Wallet screen, select Metamask to connect your external wallet. Confirm the connection on your external wallet.
11. The DOP Testing dashboard is now displayed. Read on for an overview of the dashboard and the different actions and transactions you can perform using it.
Testing Dashboard Overview
This is the home screen of the testing environment. At the top you can see your progress as you follow the steps to complete the testing tasks.
To qualify for DOP rewards, complete 8 steps listed below the progress section.
The menu bar on the left has Testnet functions. Click on items to see more options.
Complete the tasks
Step 1 — Follow Us on X (formerly Twitter)
The first step is to follow DOP on X.
- Click Sign in with X. When the button turns green, click Follow DOP on X.
2. In the popup that appears, select the checkbox to confirm you have followed on X, then click Done.
Steps 2–4 — Claim Testnet tokens
In these preliminary steps, you claim test tokens that will be used in the following steps. In Step 2, Step 3 and Step 4, all you need to do is click the Claim button:
- In Step 2, you will get 0.05 tokens of SepoliaETH.
- In Step 3, you will get 1000 tokens of Testnet DOP.
- In Step 4, you will get Testnet versions of 10 crypto assets, 10,000 tokens of each. These are tokens intended for testing use only, and they have no real value.
In Steps 3 and 4, you might want to add the token contracts to your Metamask so they will be visible in the wallet. Simply click on the Metamask fox icon.
Metamask icon
You can also manually add individual contracts by selecting the token you want from the dropdown list and clicking Copy.
Copy button
When you have completed these three steps, your screen should look similar to this:
And now we’re getting to the interesting part, which will allow you to experience the basic functions powered by DOP.
Step 5 — Encrypt Assets
In this step, you will use DOP to encrypt assets, so they will no longer be visible on the blockchain.
- Click on Get Started to begin the encryption process.
- On the Encrypt screen, the DOP Address field is pre-populated with your DOP wallet address. If you have created more than one DOP account, you can click the down arrow on the right to open the dropdown and select the account you want.
- Click inside the Select Token field to display a list of available assets.
- Click on the currency you want to encrypt to select it. You can also use the search bar to quickly find the token you want.
- Specify the amount you would like to encrypt in the Amount field, then click on Encrypt at the bottom.
6. On the Transaction Summary screen, click Confirm to confirm the transaction.
7. You’ll also need to confirm the transaction in Metamask.
8. If the transaction is completed successfully, a notification will appear to let you know that the assets were encrypted successfully.
9. To see what the transaction looks like on the Sepolia blockchain (in this case), click on View in Explorer.
10. To finish, click Close. A popup will appear to let you know you have completed the task successfully. Click OKAY to dismiss it.
The assets you’ve selected in step 5 are now encrypted. If you want to see which encrypted assets you have, click on Encrypted Tokens under Account in the upper left menu.
Step 6 — Send Assets
In the Step 6 — Send Assets tile, click on Get Started to go to the Send screen. Then follow the steps below to send encrypted assets to another DOP wallet.
- Click the down arrow on the right end of the DOP Account field. A dropdown list opens, displaying any DOP accounts you have created in the current wallet, and also a test account address. You can also click inside the DOP Account field and manually enter an address to which you would like to send assets.
- For the purpose of this test, select Test DOP Account.
- Click in the Select encrypted token field to display a list of available encrypted assets. The token you have encrypted in the previous step should be available on the list. Click to select it.
- In the Amount field, enter the amount you want to send.
5. To Send the encrypted assets, click the Send button.
6. Confirm the transaction in the Transaction Summary pane that appears.
7. Confirm the transaction in your Metamask wallet.
8. The transaction should complete within a few seconds.
That’s it! Your funds are on their way to the destination address. Dismiss the two popups that are displayed to continue to the next step.
Step 7 — Decrypt Assets
- In your testing dashboard, click Get Started under the Decrypt Assets step. The Decrypt screen is displayed.
- The External Account field is already pre-filled with your connected wallet address.
- Click inside the Select Encrypted Tokens field to display a list of available encrypted assets. The tokens you encrypted in Step 5 should be available.
- Note: if you have sent all your encrypted tokens in Step 6 — Send Assets, you need to encrypt more tokens to complete this step. Simply click on Transaction > Decrypt in the left navigation menu, and complete the steps listed in Step 5 — Encrypt Assets above.
- Choose the asset you want to decrypt.
- Specify the amount in the Amount field.
- Enter your Wallet Password in the designated field.
- Click Decrypt.
- On the Transaction Summary screen, click Confirm to confirm the transaction.
- You’ll also need to confirm the transaction in Metamask.
- When the transaction is completed, a notification will appear to let you know that the assets were successfully decrypted. You can also click on View in Explorer to see the transaction on the Etherscan. The tokens you have decrypted are now visible again on the blockchain and can be transferred to any wallet outside of DOP.
- Click Close.
Final Step
The following popup appears:
Share your unique referral link with at least 3 friends, and click Done.
At the bottom of the Step 8 — Invite 3 Friends box, you will now be able to see if 3 of the friends you had invited have joined. #dop #testnet #airdrop #web3
All Done!
If you refer 3 friends through your unique link, you can receive your DOP reward after the token launch in 2024. Your progress will show as 100%. You can earn a 20% bonus for each additional person (up to 100) who completes the testnet. Check your dashboard to see how many people joined through your link and the bonus rewards you've earned.
If you want, you can use the navigation bar options on the upper left side of the screen to encrypt, send, and decrypt tokens again. However, these actions will not be counted towards any additional rewards.
If you’d like to share your feedback with us, please send an email to support@dop.org.
Thank you for helping us test and improve DOP!
As a reminder, this is just the testnet, and what you’ve experienced is just the basic features of Phase 1. The official release of DOP will include many more features and options.
Stay tuned for updates!
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