Testnet Incentive Tracking
As part of the Foundation’s Delegation program, testnet incentive tracking will begin on April 1, 2024.
Eligibility for Testnet Incentive
There are three categories of validators who will be eligible for testnet incentives:
Current Tour de Sun 22 Participants
If you are participating in Tour de Sun 22 and have signed up for the Delegation Program, but have not yet become eligible for stake on your mainnet node from the Foundation, you will be eligible for the testnet incentive from April 1 until September 1, 2024 (six months of eligibility). As long as your testnet node continues to have good performance, you will remain eligible for the testnet incentive.
Validators Receiving Stake from the Delegation Program on Mainnet
Node operators who are currently eligible or receiving some stake from the Foundation on mainnet are not eligible for any testnet incentives after the final Tour de Sun 22 payment. Testnet operation and performance is still required to remain eligible for a delegation from the Foundation on mainnet.
New or Future Validators
Validators who sign up for the Delegation Program after April 1, 2024 will be eligible for testnet incentive for the six months from the date they sign up.
Conclusion
The testnet incentive tracking will begin on April 1, 2024, and will be available to validators who meet the eligibility criteria. It is essential for validators to understand the eligibility requirements and the duration of the testnet incentive to plan their participation in the Delegation program.
FAQs
Q: When will the testnet incentive tracking begin?
A: The testnet incentive tracking will begin on April 1, 2024.
Q: Who is eligible for the testnet incentive?
A: Current Tour de Sun 22 participants who have signed up for the Delegation Program but have not yet become eligible for stake on their mainnet node from the Foundation, validators receiving stake from the Delegation Program on mainnet, and new or future validators who sign up for the Delegation Program after April 1, 2024.
Q: How long will the testnet incentive be available?
A: The testnet incentive will be available for six months from the date of eligibility, with the exception of validators receiving stake from the Delegation Program on mainnet, who will not be eligible for any testnet incentives after the final Tour de Sun 22 payment.
Q: What is required to remain eligible for the testnet incentive?
A: For current Tour de Sun 22 participants, good performance on the testnet node is required to remain eligible for the testnet incentive. For validators receiving stake from the Delegation Program on mainnet, testnet operation and performance is still required to remain eligible for a delegation from the Foundation on mainnet.
