# RuniGun Testnet Is Live! 

**Published by:** [RuniGun](https://paragraph.com/@runigun/)
**Published on:** 2024-04-17
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@runigun/runigun-testnet-is-live

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Get ready to trade Runes on day one We are excited to announce the RuniGun testnet is live today! RuniGun is designed to create, mint, transfer and trade runes securely and effortlessly on the Bitcoin blockchain via Telegram. What are Runes? Runes represent a new fungible token on the Bitcoin blockchain, designed to minimize their on-chain footprint and promote efficient Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) management. This innovation aims to redefine digital asset interactions while encouraging more sustainable and responsible blockchain protocol practices. How to Participate 1. Join the Bot Click here to interact with the RuniGun Telegram bot. Upon joining, a wallet will be automatically created for you, and testnet Bitcoin will be deposited into this wallet. 2. Test & Explore Engage in creating, minting, transferring and trading Runes. Detailed instructions are available in the Using RuniGun participation guide. 3. Referral Program Generate and share your personal referral link using the "Refer a Friend" button on the RuniGun Telegram homepage. Referrals will carry over to the mainnet, and you may earn up to 40% of the revenue generated by your referees once we're live. For step-by-step instructions on creating your link, see Referrals.4. Feedback Provide feedback directly within the bot. Share your thoughts and suggestions in the "RuniGun Playground" available via the 'Help/Feedback' section on the homepage within Telegram.For a comprehensive guide and more details, please visit the RuniGun Docs. Join the RuniGun Testnet today and help us polish our features from the very beginning! Landing page and official Telegram channel are live! We're excited to announce the launch of our official Telegram channel alongside our testnet! Join us on Telegram to become part of our expanding community and stay updated with the latest developments. Click here to connect with us today! What’s next? We're excited to have you join us for the RuniGun testnet! We're using insights from the testnet to enhance the mainnet, with exciting features coming in the next few weeks. Stay tuned! Get ready to dive into the world of Runes with us! About RuniGun RuniGun is designed to create, mint, transfer and trade runes securely and effortlessly on the Bitcoin blockchain via Telegram. RuniGun I RuniGun Playground I Official Telegram Channel I Docs I Linktree

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