The PowerAgent Sepolia testnet is in its third month of operation. It’s time to analyze the results and work on the further testing strategy.
During the last two months, we made countless node package updates and fixed multiple bugs. At this moment in time, the PowerAgent network is running smoothly with only a limited number of minor issues left. Here are some testnet stats:
- 18 Keeper nodes are up and running
- over 24 000 Txs executed
- 4 500 instances of slashing
Recently, PowerAgent has entered the final stage of its Sepolia testnet. Making an assessment of the testnet progress, we’ve interviewed our most active and valuable contributors. The feedback and suggestions from the community come down to the following ideas:
- The primary goal of testnet is to prepare PowerAgent v2 for a successful Gnosis mainnet launch by means of community testing and contribution
- Successful mainnet preparations critically require sophisticated testers, node runners, and contributors for testing and improvement of the product
- To get good results, the testing process should avoid airdrop hunters who add no real value to the protocol but spend time and resources of the team and testnet supporters
To launch the PowerAgent v2 mainnet, we need Quality, not Quantity.
Based on the feedback from our most valuable testers, we decided to enhance the selection mechanism for testers and we’ve prepared a new Google form that will help us to select only the most qualified testers. The applications in this form will be used for a more complex and vigorous selection process assisted by current testnet participants with vast experience.
If you think you have what it takes, apply for the PowerAgent v2 testnet: https://forms.gle/4Daoadc3iXkXnUmP6
All currently accepted testers will also be required to re-submit their application.
In the meantime, some current testers have expressed interest in contributing more to the development of PowerAgent. We heavily encourage their initiative and have prepared a couple of options for their deeper involvement in the project. Starting now, we plan to maintain a leaderboard of our most active testers and issue additional rewards to the most outstanding contributors among them.
How can testers contribute?
The first option, and probably the most valuable contribution from testers would be to create different types of automation Jobs. Try causing problems for PowerAgent by creating problematic Jobs. Here are some suggestions on what you can try doing:
- Terminate your Job at different stages of its execution
- Play around with Job parameters (min stake, execution interval, fees, etc)
- Create Resolvers that can’t properly execute on-chain
- Make heavy computations in Resolvers
- Make intentional mistakes in Resolver output formats
- Any other scenarios that may simulate unintentional errors or attempts at abusing the network
Learn how to register automation Jobs in the PowerPool docs.
Another more sophisticated way would be to compete for the PowerAgent Bug Bounties. While we are formulating the best way to implement them, you can start probing for critical vulnerabilities and economic abuse mechanics to be the first to get these bounties.
We express a deep thank you to the DAppNode community and all our true contributors who believe in the future of decentralized automation!
