Alpha-3 Testnet FAQs

General

What's next?

The testnet starts in April 2025. You'll be able to run nodes after the testnet starts.

1. Follow the node deployment instructions:

   • WatchDog node runners: Please refer to the WatchDog Node Deployment Tutorial.

   • Edge node runners: Please refer to the Edge Node Deployment Tutorial.

2. Check your SXP: After successful deployment, check your SXP with the bot in the SendingMe application. See the Check Node Stats with Auto-Reply Bot in SendingMe guide.

3. For any questions: Refer to our Alpha-3 Testnet FAQs for more information. If you have any issues running nodes, please check the troubleshooting section at the end of the tutorial.

   • Edge Node Troubleshooting

   • WatchDog Node Troubleshooting

What's the duration of the Alpha-3 testnet?

30 days.

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SXP Related

How can I check my SXP?

You can check your SXP with our bot in the SendingMe application. Connect with your whitelisted wallet address that is used to deploy the node. Please refer to Check Node Stats with Auto-Reply Bot in SendingMe App for more details.

How are SXP rewards calculated?

• Edge Node: Earn 100 SXP for relaying 1GB of messages.

• WatchDog Nodes: Earn 4 SXP for every 100 checks of Edge nodes in the network.

Is SendingNetwork Experience Point (SXP) a token?

No, SXP is not a token. It is an off-chain point system awarded to miners.

Is SXP the same as SendingMe points?

No, they are different. SendingNetwork Experience Points (SXP) are for mining rewards, while SendingMe points are rewards for social interactions in the application.

Why does my Edge node receive little SXP?

Several factors could reduce the preference for nodes by messaging clients, resulting in decreased traffic:

• Node response times exceeding 200 milliseconds.

• Having fewer than two CPU cores.

• Less than 4 GB of available memory.

• CPU and memory usage surpassing 85%.

Using the recommended system requirements and maintaining good network latency and load conditions will help.

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Node Deployment

What's the system and hardware requirements for running Edge Node?

Edge node can be deployed on Linux. For detailed system requirements, see the the System Requirements section in the Edge Node Deployment Tutorial.

What's the system and hardware requirements for running WatchDog Node?

Edge node can be deployed on Linux and MacOS. For detailed system requirements, see the the System Requirements section in the Edge Node Deployment Tutorial.

Do I need to import my private key to run the node?

There's NO need to import your private key or mnemonic phrase to run the node and earn rewards.

Can I run an Edge node on Windows or macOS?

Edge nodes can only be deployed on Linux. However, you can set up a VPS and connect from your PC. You may refer to our VPS Setup Guide for setting up a remote machine.

Can I run a WatchDog node on Windows/macOS/Linux?

We support deploying the WatchDog node on Linux and macOS. However, Linux is recommended. Please note that the macOS deployments are still in beta and may encounter issues. WatchDog nodes function like ordinary messaging clients that send and receive messages, so they do not require a public IP address like Edge nodes do. While they can be run on a laptop or PC, we recommend setting them up on a VPS for better stability. You may refer to our VPS Setup Guide for setting up a remote machine.

Can I run both Edge node and WatchDog node with one wallet address?

Yes, you can run two nodes with one wallet address as long as you are qualified for both.

Can I run Edge node and WatchDog node on the same machine?

We suggest running nodes on separate machines. Both Edge nodes and WatchDog nodes require a 4-core CPU and 8 GB of RAM.

Can I run multiple WatchDog nodes or Edge nodes with one wallet address?

Only one active Edge node is allowed at a time per wallet address. If you run a second node in a new location while the original one is still active, you'll be prompted with "Only one Edge node can be run per wallet address." If you want to run a new one in another location, such as a different directory or machine, please follow these steps:

1. Stop the current node according to the stop instructions in the tutorial.

2. Wait for 10 minutes.

3. Start the new node in the desired location.

You will notice a new node ID in the bot chat, and points will be accrued with this new ID. Previous points will remain valid under the original node ID.

You can run one WatchDog agent per WatchDog License NFT held in your wallet.