# GameSwift Chain Testnet is Officially LIVE!

By [danay69](https://paragraph.com/@danay69) · 2024-07-03

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The wait is over. The GameSwift Chain Testnet is live, fully operational, and ready for everyone to try. Consider this Testnet your playground for innovation and experimentation with gaming dApps.

We can’t wait to see the projects and creative applications you’ll build!

GameSwift Chain Testnet - Important Links
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Testnet: [https://testnet.gameswift.io/](https://testnet.gameswift.io/)

Documentation: [https://docs.gameswift.io/gameswift-dao/chain](https://docs.gameswift.io/gameswift-dao/chain)

Bridge: [https://testnet-bridge.gameswift.io/](https://testnet-bridge.gameswift.io/)

Blockchain Explorer: [https://testnet.gameswift.io/](https://testnet.gameswift.io/)

Faucet: [https://faucet.gameswift.io/](https://faucet.gameswift.io/)

GameSwift Chain Testnet Functionality
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Discover what the GameSwift Chain Testnet offers from day one:

*   EVM Compatibility: Use any Ethereum-compatible contract development framework to develop, migrate, and deploy contracts on the GameSwift Chain Testnet.
    
*   GameSwift Product Compatibility: Integrate with our product suite via APIs, SDKs, and smart contracts. For instance, use GameSwift ID for a seamless onboarding experience.
    
*   Native L2 Faucet: Source tGS to pay for gas to interact with contracts on the GameSwift Chain Testnet or deploy your own.
    
*   Ethereum Sepolia - GameSwift Chain Testnet: deposit and withdraw assets via [GameSwift Bridge](https://testnet-bridge.gameswift.io/).
    
*   [Block Explorer](https://testnet.gameswift.io/): gain insights into transactions and blocks to monitor your applications and activity‍.
    

How to use GameSwift Chain
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GameSwift Chain can be added as a custom network to any EVM-compatible wallet (i.e. [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/)).

To start using GameSwift Chain, you first need to add the network to your wallet.

1.  Open the MetaMask browser extension.
    
2.  Open the network selection dropdown menu by clicking the dropdown button at the top of the extension.
    
3.  Click the “Add Network” button.
    
4.  Click “Add a Network Manually”.
    
5.  In the “Add a Network Manually”, enter the following information for the GameSwift Chain Testnet:
    

*   Network Name: GameSwift Chain Testnet
    
*   RPC Endpoint: [https://rpc-testnet.gameswift.io](https://rpc-testnet.gameswift.io/)
    
*   Chain ID: 10888
    
*   Currency Symbol: tGS
    
*   Blockchain Explorer: [https://testnet.gameswift.io/](https://testnet.gameswift.io/)
    

1.  Tap the Save button to save GameSwift Chain Testnet as a network.
    

You should now be able to connect to the GameSwift Chain Testnet by selecting it from the network selection dropdown menu.

You can also find all the tutorials in our [docs](https://docs.gameswift.io/gameswift-dao/chain).

How to receive tGS tokens
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To receive tGS gas tokens, head to the faucet at [https://faucet.gameswift.io/](https://faucet.gameswift.io/) and request tokens.

Build on GameSwift Chain Testnet
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Congratulations on reaching this point! You can now interact with the GameSwift Chain Testnet. Create your own token, launch a contract, mint an NFT, or even develop your own dApp.

The GameSwift Chain Testnet is ready for your innovative ideas and groundbreaking projects!

What’s next?
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We are launching a campaign alongside the release of GameSwift Chain as we approach Mainnet in the coming weeks. This event marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we have exciting surprises in store for our dedicated #GSArmy community.

Stay tuned for exclusive updates, special rewards, and opportunities to be part of something revolutionary.

This is just the beginning. If you're reading this, you're still early.

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*Originally published on [danay69](https://paragraph.com/@danay69/gameswift-chain-testnet-is-officially-live)*