# Nubit Alpha Testnet Guide

By [Blokdrops](https://paragraph.com/@blokdrops) · 2024-06-23

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**Introduction :**
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Nubit is a scalable and the first Bitcoin-native data availability layer, secured by Bitcoin, for the Bitcoin community. Nubit enables the scaling of Bitcoin’s data capacities without compromises, empowering applications like Ordinals, layer 2s, price oracles, and indexers thus broadening the scope and efficiency of the Bitcoin ecosystem. It leverages the innovative consensus algorithm and lightning network to inherit the full censorship-resistant nature of Bitcoin.

So recently Nubit launched Alpha Testnet to reward users in three phases:-

*   Phase 1: Community Assemble
    
*   Phase 2: Light Node Quest
    
*   Phase 3: Testnet Adventure
    

**To use your node wallet to connect to the dashboard for completing Phase 1: Community Assemble we will complete node task first**

_We will help you to complete this whole testnet so lets start :-_

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> Phase 2: Light Node Quest
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**1\. VPS Requirement :**

According to the official guide : [https://docs.nubit.org/nubit-da/run-a-node](https://docs.nubit.org/nubit-da/run-a-node) We require the following hardware for running a light node

![Light Node Requirements](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/efee093c0f0a5adb2d10cd3e4b4827bc023234be22d9a3f6f808c3c144298399.png)

Light Node Requirements

The hardware requirements are low, making it a very light node that costs minimal to run.

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**2\. Connect Your VPS :**

**For Windows :-**

Now we have to connect our IP , for this we use **Putty.**

**Link** :- [https://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/w64/putty.exe](https://the.earth.li/~sgtatham/putty/latest/w64/putty.exe)

Now,

*   Paste server IP to “Host Name” and click “Open”
    
*   In the opened tab, write the command: `root`;
    
*   Press “Enter” and paste the password from the server, then “Enter”
    

![Opening Putty](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3a09152c6c96c539c52c6586ad95e384fdaaece4f8d1ff6b44a1c8eefc8ce019.png)

Opening Putty

![Opened Terminal](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3cbe4d161f0feaf6c135764b2421d9a10ee8268fe8e4b067b37c855c18dc02d0.jpg)

Opened Terminal

**Note** :- Password will never we displayed , Just type and press “**Enter** “

**For MacOS :-**

On **macOS**, launch the **Terminal**.

![MAC OS Terminal](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/388a78f0e0de5b5da8747f4e09fd526b8a64b97c63f24b7d0773f30f9c581cf4.webp)

MAC OS Terminal

*   Enter the server with the command (change IP\_ADDRESS to the server IP):`ssh root@IP_ADDRESS`
    
*   Next, enter “yes”, press “Enter,” and paste the server password (the icon with the key will hide the entered password). Press “Enter”.
    

You can use a VPS that you already have also. Make sure you are not running any other node on that or these two might clash and both may fail to stay awake.

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**3\. Setting up the Node :**

Connect to your node through Putty or terminal and run the following commands :

    sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y 
    

![After Entering Above Command](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/db3c6fe0a5448ba8f0364dbe7cda46f2c13f1519fa9dceee293e1af393560689.png)

After Entering Above Command

Install the Dependecies :

It may take upto 5 mins for installing Dependecies

    sudo apt-get install curl screen git-all build-essential glibc-source pkg-config libssl-dev clang git-lfs -y
    

![After Dependencies Getting Installed](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f36ff437f334eb699a75251a721277febc364923dfeaf80ff666d7984fba2eb9.png)

After Dependencies Getting Installed

Create a new screen session named "nubit":

    screen -S nubit
    

![After Creating New Screen](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/278ca7f72153ee5a73e6fce176e11704b2bb1353d3cf5ec020f5c7ce71b1297a.png)

After Creating New Screen

To start your light node, simply run the following command :

    curl -sL1 https://nubit.sh | bash
    

![Node Succesfully Started](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ee8673d651a66dc4900fab3f5cd85603670df41ae0a711d5ef3b7bd3e6572e28.png)

Node Succesfully Started

*   Press `Ctrl + A` (hold `Ctrl`, press `A`, then release both keys)
    
*   Press `D`
    

You should see a message indicating you have detached from the session

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Save your Mnemonic words (24 Words):**

    sudo cat $HOME/nubit-node/mnemonic.txt
    

![Note Your Mnemonic Words](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8c0d18f3ae2335ab6815d9be1eba48e260c89475c3a86d1988dd32cb643f7c76.png)

Note Your Mnemonic Words

You can check your node logs if you want (OPTIONAL)":

    screen -r nubit
    

**_Congartulations you have completed light node task (Phase -2) Sucessfully :)_**

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> Phase 1: Community Assemble
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After saving your mnemonic words lets complete Phase 1 tasks:

1.  Import your 24 mnemonic words which you got from node task to [Keplr Wallet](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/keplr/dmkamcknogkgcdfhhbddcghachkejeap?hl=en)
    
2.  After import head to the [alpha.nubit.org](http://alpha.nubit.org) and connect with keplr wallet
    
3.  Now on the homepage you can see your nubit adress
    
4.  Copy that address and head to [Nubit Faucet](https://faucet.nubit.org/) at top of the screen on right side
    
5.  Paste your adress and claim faucet (maybe useful in further tasks)
    
6.  Now complete [Galxe task](https://app.galxe.com/quest/Nubit/GCYMytdMuz) to get points of phase 1
    
7.  After completing galxe task head to [alpha.nubit.org](http://alpha.nubit.org) and bind your galxe account
    
8.  After succesfully binding it will show 3000 earned points and all task will marked as done
    

**Congratulation you have completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 sucessfully.**

**Additional galxe campaigns for more points**

[app.galxe.com/quest/Nubit/GCMt1tdj4s?referral\_code=GRFr2JOjO6m7VSPv5tDBaS03wu5lgwF\_hl4-EAjQTylTxs9](https://app.galxe.com/quest/Nubit/GCMt1tdj4s?referral_code=GRFr2JOjO6m7VSPv5tDBaS03wu5lgwF_hl4-EAjQTylTxs9)

Complete all follow, like and retweet tasks to earn points

Quiz Answers : **C, A, B, B, A**

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**Note: Phase 2 will start 24 June, 7 AM PT according to official** [**Tweet**](https://x.com/nubit_org/status/1804529863027839114)

**We will update you once Phase 3: Testnet Adventure is released join our socials for further updates abou Nubit Tasks**

**Important links about Nubit :**

Faucet → [https://faucet.nubit.org/](https://https://faucet.nubit.org/)

Official Node Guide → [https://docs.nubit.org/nubit-da/run-a-node](https://docs.nubit.org/nubit-da/run-a-node)

Alpha Testnet→ [https://alpha.nubit.org/](http://alpha.nubit.org/)

Galxe of Phase 1 → [https://app.galxe.com/quest/Nubit/GCYMytdMuz](https://app.galxe.com/quest/Nubit/GCYMytdMuz)

Additional Galxe → [https://app.galxe.com/quest/Nubit/GCMt1tdj4s?referral\_code=GRFr2JOjO6m7VSPv5tDBaS03wu5lgwF\_hl4-EAjQTylTxs9](https://app.galxe.com/quest/Nubit/GCMt1tdj4s?referral_code=GRFr2JOjO6m7VSPv5tDBaS03wu5lgwF_hl4-EAjQTylTxs9)

Nubit Twitter → [https://x.com/nubit\_org](https://x.com/nubit_org)

Nubit Discord → [https://discord.com/invite/nubit](https://discord.com/invite/nubit)

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