Security

Apr 15, 2025

RISE Chain Testnet: Your Complete Guide to Explore Testnet

The Fastest Blockchain is Here - And You Can Test It

RISE Chain has officially launched its testnet, and it's making waves in the crypto community for a good reason. This isn't just another Layer 2 solution - it's being called the fastest blockchain ever built, with an incredible 10 millisecond round trip latency and the ability to process up to 50,000 transactions per second.

What's in it for you? By participating in the testnet and interacting with various dApps in the ecosystem, you're positioning yourself for potential future rewards. Many projects distribute tokens to early testers when they launch their mainnet, and RISE Chain has significant backing from Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of Polygon.


What Makes RISE Chain Special?

RISE is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain that achieves unprecedented speed through a technology called "Shreds" - small, verifiable sub-blocks that partition an L2 block into units as small as 1 millisecond. This allows for:

  • 10ms round trip latency - over 10x faster than the next fastest blockchain

  • Up to 50,000 TPS with a clear path to 100,000+ in the future

  • Real-time transaction confirmation without sacrificing security

  • Ethereum security with L2 performance

The team behind RISE has designed the system to run on standard hardware (32GB RAM machines), ensuring it can evolve into a fully decentralized system without the centralization risks that plague many high-performance chains.

RISE has secured $3.2M in funding and is backed by notable figures including Vitalik Buterin and a co-founder of Polygon, giving it significant credibility in the space.


Step-by-Step Guide to Participating in RISE Chain Testnet

Let's walk through everything you need to do to fully participate in the RISE Chain testnet ecosystem


1. Set Up Your Wallet and Get Testnet Tokens

  1. Add the RISE Chain network to your wallet:

  1. Get testnet tokens:

  • Visit the RISE faucet

  • Request tokens by connecting your wallet

  • You can also request additional tokens in the RISE Discord in the "testnet-fb" channel



2. Interact with DEXs on RISE Chain

Clober DEX

  1. Visit rise.clober.io/trade

  2. Connect your wallet

  3. Make 3-5 swaps between different tokens

  4. Add liquidity to trading pairs

Gaspump Swap

  1. Visit gaspump.network/swap

  2. Connect your wallet

  3. Swap ETH to WETH

  4. Swap WETH to other tokens

  5. Add liquidity to pools

  6. Note: Try to do this 3-5 times daily or weekly for better activity metrics

B3X Exchange

  1. Visit testnet.b3x.ai/#/trade

  2. Connect your wallet

  3. Claim faucet tokens if needed

  4. Enter any coin pair

  5. Open long or short positions


3. Use DeFi Protocols

Inari Finance

  1. Visit inarifi.com

  2. Connect your wallet

  3. Deposit tokens

  4. Borrow against your collateral

  5. Repay your loans

  6. Note: Try with different token types for more comprehensive testing


4. Create NFTs on RISE Chain

NFTs2Me

  1. Visit nfts2me.com/app

  2. Connect your wallet and select RISE Chain network

  3. Click "Edition"

  4. Fill in the details for your NFT

  5. Deploy your NFT to the RISE Chain


5. Play Games on RISE Chain

For The Kingdom

  1. Visit forthekingdom.xyz

  2. Connect your wallet

  3. Choose your kingdom

  4. Customize your character

  5. Fight monsters to level up

  6. Craft unique weapons & items

  7. Battle to earn XP and climb the leaderboard

Upcoming Games & Projects

  • Join waitlists for upcoming projects:


6. Claim Roles in the Guild

  1. Visit guild.xyz/rise-chain

  2. Connect your wallet

  3. Claim available roles based on your activity

What You Need to Know

Cost involved: Free (uses testnet tokens)

Eligibility requirements: Anyone with an Ethereum wallet like Leap can participate


Additional Info

While there are no guaranteed rewards for testnet participation, projects often reward active testers when they launch their mainnet. By being active across multiple dApps in the RISE ecosystem, you can find attractive opportunities like:

  • Unique Discord roles for early participants

  • OG status in a potentially significant L2 ecosystem

The most active and comprehensive testers typically receive the best rewards when projects transition to the mainnet.


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FAQs

Q: What makes RISE Chain different from other L2 solutions?

RISE Chain achieves 10ms latency through its innovative "Shreds" technology, making it significantly faster than other blockchains while maintaining Ethereum's security guarantees.

Q: Do I need real ETH to participate in the testnet?

No, you only need testnet tokens, which you can get for free from the RISE faucet.

Q: How long will the testnet be active?

The testnet is currently active with no announced end date. It will likely continue until the mainnet launch, expected sometime in 2025.

Q: Are there guaranteed rewards for participating?

There are no guaranteed rewards, but active testnet participants are often prioritized for airdrops and other benefits when projects launch their mainnet.

Q: What's the most important activity to focus on?

Try to interact with as many different dApps as possible & maintain regular activity over time rather than just one-time usage.

Q: Is RISE Chain compatible with my existing Ethereum wallet?

Yes, RISE Chain works with standard Ethereum wallets like Leap. You just need to add the RISE testnet network to your wallet.