StarkNet Ecosystem Retrodrop Hunting

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6 min readAug 17, 2022

StarkNet — is a permissionless decentralized ZK-Rollup.

Investors: Coinbase Ventures, Paradigm, Sequoia, Polychain, Alameda Research, Intel & Vitalik Buterin.

In this guide, we will tell you, which activities you can do to get a potential drop in the future!

Testnet Ecosystem

The guide is divided into three sections, the first one — activity in the testnet, the second — activity in the mainnet, and the third — projects that are worth watching and waiting for the release.

Let’s start with testnet.
The first step is to install a wallet to interact with StarkNet. You can choose Argent X or Braavos Wallet. Personally, We use the first one, you can install it via the link. Don’t forget to save your seed phrase.

StarkGate

The official bridge between the Ethereum and StarkNet networks & works in testnet and mainnet. We will deposit ETH in StarkNet to pay fees through this bridge.

We have a detailed guide on how to use the bridge, read and deposit funds in StarkNet.

Starkswap

The first project is a decentralized exchange, which is the main one for now. Those who closely follow our channel should remember that we have already made a post about this project.
The testnet remains relevant.

Briq

The platform for creating your own NFTs. We’re not expecting a drop, but it’s worth minting NFT, we will need it in the future.
Go to the site and claim test tokens.

After that, you can play around or click Mint on Chain right away.

Write the name, description and confirm the transactions. Then you can check NFT in your wallet in the Collectibles tab.

Aspect

NFT marketplace with a nice interface. We can buy, sell our NFT or create a new one.
Go to the website and click Create and Mint NFT.

Insert the image, write the name, description and click Create.

All your NFTs are displayed in your profile. You can sell that we created on Briq. Click Sell.

Select our NFT and click List for Sale.

Click on List for Sale in the same way.

Ready! NFT was sold in a couple of hours. Then you can use the platform by yourself, buy NFT from someone or create and sell your own.

Brine

This is a decentralized trading platform with low commissions and fast transactions.

As for the awards, the team announced that there will be project tokens, NFTs and early access to the mainnet. There is no certain info, but the testnet will not take much time, so we recommend doing it.

Astraly

The first launchpad for StarkNet. The platform offers a secure and decentralized way for users to invest in pre-selected crypto startups.

We have a guide on how to test this platform. We expect rewards here, so let’s do it.

Mainnet Ecosystem

The most interesting section, because the chance of a retrodrop here is higher. It is definitely worth interacting with the StarkNet ecosystem and our advice is not just to do everything once. Complete these actions several times from time to time, as this will increase the chance of a retrodrop.

In the guide, the actions are performed with a small volume for demonstration. We advise you to use at least $1000.

Starkgate

You already know this project when you put ETH on the testnet. Switch the network in the wallet to the mainnet one and go to the website. Make sure that the site is in Mainnet.

Enter the amount you want to transfer and click Transfer.

MintSquare

NFT marketplace, it’s not necessary to describe what NFTs are sold and bought here. You can also create a personal one.

First, mint your own NFT.
Go to the site, connect the wallet and click Mint.

Insert a picture, enter a name, description, click Mint and sign the transaction.

Once you’ve successfully minted, the NFT will appear on your profile.

Let’s put it up for sale. Сlick on your NFT.

Then List

After, click Unlock & approve the transaction.

After a successful transaction, enter the price and put it up for sale.

Now let’s buy an NFT from someone. Go to the website and choose any cheap NFT.

Once selected, click Buy.

Then click Unlock & approve the transaction.

Click Purchase.

Ready! Let me remind you that once may not be enough. We advise you to be active in all the projects that we describe here at least once a week.

Aspect

The same NFT marketplace with a nice interface, in which we were active on the testnet. Here, we won’t describe the actions, just like in the testnet: go to the site, mint your NFT, sell and buy.