Connect to Rubix Testnet

The testnet is a development environment for testing your applications without risking real assets.

Connecting to a network is the same process for every network, whether testnet, mainnet, or a private subnet. You set the network_mode in config.toml and place the matching swarm key file in your node's root folder. The swarm key forms a private IPFS network so only nodes sharing the same key can connect. The file the node looks for depends on the network:

`network_mode`	Swarm key file
`mainnet`	`swarm.key`
`testnet`	`testnetswarm.key`
`localnet`	`localnetswarm.key`

To connect to the testnet:

Set network_mode to "testnet" in your node's config.toml:

[core]
node_index = 0
network_mode = "testnet"

Ensure the testnetswarm.key file is in your node's root folder and matches the official key in the Rubix GitHub repository. This key is what connects you to the test network.
Start your node:

./rubixgoplatform run -p node0

Rubix Faucet

The faucet provides free test RBT tokens for development and testing on the testnet.

Get Test RBTs

Go to the faucet webpage.
Enter your DID to receive test tokens.

Check Your Balance

Verify the tokens have been received by checking your DID's balance.

./rubixgoplatform getrbtbalance -did <your_did> -port <your_port_number>

You should see one RBT.

Congratulations! You have successfully joined the Rubix TestNet. You can now use the node for testing and development purposes.