StarkNet is a decentralized Validity-Rollup (also known as "ZK-Rollup") without permissions. It operates as a L2 network over Ethereum, allowing any dApp to achieve unlimited scale for its computation - without compromising Ethereum's composite and security, thanks to the fact that StarkNet relies on the most secure and scalable network. The last words in that sentence are,unfortunately, unbelievably trivial, but that doesn't matter, what matters is that these guys are offering a really cool technology that will have a demand.
The founder of the project is the co-founder of Zcash, namely Eli Ben-Sasson, that's a name if anything, not a set of letters. The project's token was announced July 13, 2022. 9% of the total offering has already been given to users and programmers who have created dApps on StarkNet. The token will officially go on the market in 2023, no more precise date was given. What does that suggest? That it's about the right time to retrotect the project, which some guys are overlooking.
You can learn more about the project by exploring their blog.
1.Installing a Wallet
Argent - The first wallet for StarkNet.
Braavos - I use this wallet. It's faster and safer. I advise you to install it. Create a password, save the sid-phrase, select Mainnet Alpha. Done
2.Transferring ETH to StarkNet
<1>First, let's go through the mainnet projects, because the probability of getting a drop for interacting with mainnet is much higher. After we look at projects in the mainnet - we will tell you about projects in the test network.
Starkgate - The official bridge from the Starkware team. I advise you to use it for transfers, because it is an official bridge and it will increase your activity in the network. Go to the bridge;
Connect Metamask and Braavos Wallet;
Enter the amount and click "Transfer";
Wait for the end of the transaction.
Done.
3.Using the bridge from Orbiter
Go to orbiter.finance and connecting wallets;
Select the receiving Starknet network, enter the amount of tokens and click "Send";
Confirm the action and wait for the transaction to complete;
Orbitr Bridge has launched a program to get roles in Discord for the number of transactions.
4.Interacting with 10kswap
Go to 10kswap and connect the wallet;
Select tokens, enter the amount and click on “Swap”;
Confirm action;
Go to the "Pool" tab;
Find the desired pool and click “Аdd Liquidity”. Naturally, add liquidity at your own risk. It is not necessary, but desirable. I think your reward may also depend on the amount. In general, adding liquidity to this and subsequent projects is only an option, it is up to you to use it or not.
Enter the amount of tokens and click “Deposit”;
Click on “Confirm Supply”;
After a successful transaction, go to "My pools" tab;
I will not leave liquidity in the pool, but you can leave, again - at your own risk. To withdraw liquidity click on “Manage”;
In the window that opens, click “Withdraw”;
Enter the amount and click “Approve”;
Confirm action;
5.Interacting with mySwap
Go to mySwap and connect the wallet;
Select tokens, enter the amount and click on "Swap";
Go to the "Pool" tab;
Select tokens, enter the amount and click on "Add Liquidity";
As in the case above - you choose to leave the money or withdraw it. I will show you how to withdraw it. Click on "Withdraw";
Enter the amount and click on "Remove";
6.Interacting with Nostra
Go to Nostra and connect the wallet;
Choose the asset to be pledged as collateral;
Enter the amount and click “Deposit”;
Click “Manage”;
Go to the “Borrow” tab;
Enter the amount and click on "Borrow";
Returning tokens. Click on "Manage";
Enter the amount and click "Replay";
Withdrawing funds from the protocol. Click on “Manage”;
Enter the amount and click on “Withdraw”;
Join their Discord;
Go to the #nostra-alpha channel and write feedback along with your wallet address;
Go to the #pray-for-role channel and get the role of “Soldato”.
6.Interacting with JediSwap
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Go to JediSwap and connect the wallet;
Select an asset, enter the amount and click on "Swap";
Confirm the transaction;
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Go to Pool and click "Add Liquidity";
Select the tokens that will be added to the pool. Enter the amount and click "Supply";
Go to the "ZAP" tab;
Choose a token and LP, enter the amount and click on “Zap”;
Confirming the action;
As in the case above - you choose to leave the money or withdraw it. I will show you how to withdraw it. Click on "Manage";
Click on "Remove Liquidity";
Confirm the action;
7.Receiving certificates from StarkNet
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Go here;
Click “Sing Up”;
Register an account with your email.
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After a successful registration, click on your profile icon;
You will be messaged by a bot, click on the message.
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Click on the bookmark icon under the bot message.
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Copy any of the links in a new bot message message;
Click ‘Reply’;
Paste the link into your message;
Send the message to the bot by clicking “Message”.
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Reply to the bot's latest message by clicking “Reply”;
Click on the emoji icon;
Choose any emoji and send the reply.
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You'll be messaged again, click “Reply”;
Write: “Hi @discobot”;
Send the message by clicking “Message”.
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You'll be messaged again, reply with any word in bold, make a word bold by highlighting the word and clicking “B” in the top panel of your reply box;
Send the reply by clicking “Message”.
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You'll be messaged again, highlight any word in the bot's new message;
Click "Quote";
Write anything under the quote;
Send the reply by clicking “Message”.
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You'll be messaged with a picture, press the like button below the post;
Reply with your own picture;
Send the reply.
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You'll be messaged again, click on the search icon in the top right corner;
Search for “capybara”;
Click on the search result.
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Navigate to the post with the capybara picture;
Click “Reply”;
Write “:herb: :)”
Send the reply.
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You should now have a certificate.