# Nexus Testnet Airdrop: Run Nodes, Mint NFTs & Earn $NEX

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**Published on:** 2025-07-19
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@droppilot/nexus-testnet-airdrop-run-nodes-mint-nfts-earn-nex

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Nexus Testnet III Airdrop (points program live)Nexus — a zkVM‑based modular Layer‑1 — has opened its third public testnet. Every prover cycle, NFT mint and on‑chain transaction feeds a real‑time points system that will convert into $NEX tokens at mainnet. Quick flowOpen the Nexus dashboard and connect your EVM wallet to activate tracking.Pick a participation mode: • Nexus one‑click web prover — leave the tab running for passive compute points. • Nexus CLI node docs — spin up a local prover for higher uptime. • Mintair hosted prover — rent a 24 / 7 node if you lack hardware.Mint a testnet NFT via the Nexus NFT page and send test transactions through the Nexus explorer to boost your score.Join #missions in Nexus Discord for social quests and extra bonuses.Track your rank on the Nexus leaderboard; higher points ⇒ larger $NEX drop at TGE.Need‑to‑know factsTestnet III launched 23 Jun 2025; mainnet TGE is pencilled in for Q3 2025.Early estimates value the airdrop at roughly $200–$300 + per active participant.Points formula heavily rewards continuous prover uptime; browser tab or node must stay online.No snapshot date announced — campaign remains open until TGE notice.Full guide: https://medium.com/@qlybmupv/nexus-testnet-iii-mint-nfts-send-txs-earn-points-0fa773a81b6b

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