How to ensure you benefit from Aleo’s Token Launch
- Participate in Developer Testnets: If you’re a developer, try writing an Aleo program (smart contract) in their new language and deploy it on the testnet. Aleo’s incentivized testnet phases rewarded developers and provers, and even though those have concluded, continuing to build on Aleo can’t hurt – mainnet will likely reward devs with grants or tokens.
- Run a Prover or Node: Aleo’s testnet incentivized node operators (provers) with leaderboard rankings. If you ran a node during those phases, make sure you’ve submitted your details for any rewards. If not, keep an eye out post-mainnet for any “ongoing” node incentives – sometimes projects do a second wave for additional network bootstrap.
- Stay Engaged Pre-Mainnet: Aleo’s mainnet token ($ALEO) will have a significant portion for the community. Continue engaging: join their Discord tech talks, report any bugs you encounter using their testnet wallet or SDK, and possibly contribute to documentation. Any visible contributions could put you on a radar for retroactive appreciation. Pro Tip: Secure any Aleo testnet NFTs or badges that were given out (for example, Aleo may have issued certificates for testnet participants). Also, keep your testnet keys and addresses safe – if a snapshot was taken at testnet end, those addresses might receive mainnet tokens. As mainnet launch approaches, watch for any official announcements on claiming or proof-of-participation processes so you don’t miss out on claiming what you earned during Aleo’s multi-year testnet journey.