The wait is over. Today, we hit a milestone we’ve been working relentlessly towards.

Our first testnet was a blast, showing us the incredible demand for native Bitcoin in the Sui ecosystem with over 15 million transactions. It proved the "what if." Today, we’re showing you the "how."

‍Native Testnet v2 is officially live, and with it, the core of our protocol is now active: you can mint nBTC on Sui directly from a Bitcoin environment.

We’ve essentially opened the first lane of a secure highway between the two most exciting ecosystems in crypto. This is powered by our SPV proofs, the technology that ensures every transaction is verified and secure without needing a centralized middleman.

Our Goal: Security Above All Else

Before you jump in, we want to be completely transparent about the purpose of this testnet. Our focus is 100% on security, stability, and perfecting the minting flow. We're not chasing high transaction counts or user numbers this time around.

Instead, we're calling on the builders, the security researchers, the bug hunters, and our most dedicated community members to help us battle-test this solution. Try to break it. Find its flaws. Your goal is to help us make the mainnet version absolutely bulletproof.

‍Please Note: There are NO token rewards or airdrops for general participation in Testnet v2. This phase is purely for those who are genuinely interested in the technology and want to contribute to the security and success of Native. We're looking for true believers and collaborators.

For Those Ready to Look Under the Hood: The How-To Guide

If you're ready to get your hands dirty and be one of the first to mint nBTC, here’s how you get set up.

Part 1: Configure Your Xverse Wallet

You will need the Xverse wallet to interact with our custom Bitcoin devnet. You can follow these steps or alternatively watch the video: TestnetV2Walkthrough.mp4.

1. Install Xverse Wallet: If you don't have it, download and install the Xverse wallet extension for your browser using this link: https://www.xverse.app/ (Make sure to save seed phrases etc so you don’t lose access for any reason).
2. Open Xverse Wallet: Click on the extension to open it.
3. Navigate to Settings: On the top right corner, click the ☰ icon and select Settings.
4. Select Network: Click on Network.
5. Enable Testnet Mode: Switch over to On.
6. Add Network: Click on the “Add Network” button to start adding the details of the network.
7. Add Name: You can name it “Native Devnet”
8. Add BTC URL: In the field labeled BTC URL, paste the following address: http://bitcoin-devnet.gonative.cc:3002
9. Save: Press Save.
10. Change the Network: Now that you have set up the Network, you have to scroll down and click on the “Native Devnet” to make sure you have switched over to it.

Your Xverse wallet is now connected to our Bitcoin devnet!

Part 2: Get Your Sui Wallet Ready

You will need a supported Sui wallet to receive the minted nBTC.

• Install a Sui Wallet:  Make sure you have one of our supported Sui wallets installed (e.g., Sui Wallet, Suiet Wallet, etc.).
• Ensure it's on Testnet: Make sure your wallet is connected to the "Sui Testnet" network.
• Alternatively you can just manually paste your Sui Wallet address instead of letting it autofill with your connected one.

Part 3: Get Your Devnet BTC

We're handling BTC distribution manually for this test.

• Request Funds on this form.
• Our team is processing these in batches, so hang tight while we get you funded!

Part 4: Start Minting & Give Feedback!

• Minting dApp: https://byield.gonative.cc/nbtc/mint
• Feedback Channel: Found a bug or have an idea? Drop it in our dedicated Discord channel “General-Feedback”, where you can create a post with all details!

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Quick FAQ

Q: So what’s the big deal with Testnet v2? 

A: It’s the first live version of our core tech: fully trustless and automatic minting of nBTC

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Q: Are there any rewards or airdrops for participating? 

A: No. Participation is voluntary and for the purpose of technical testing. We're incredibly grateful for any help, but there are no financial incentives for this phase.

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Q: Can I withdraw my nBTC back to BTC? 

A: Not yet. This testnet is for the one-way minting process (Bitcoin → Sui). Withdrawals are next on the roadmap!

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Q: Why do I have to use the Xverse wallet? 

A: It allows connection to our custom Bitcoin devnet, which is essential for this specific test.

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The Road Ahead

Testnet v2 is a massive step towards a future where Bitcoin's liquidity flows freely and securely into the Sui ecosystem. What you see today is the foundation. What comes next will change the game for DeFi on Sui.

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Come hang out with the team, ask questions, and follow the journey.

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• Discord: https://discord.com/invite/gonative
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/goNativeCC
• Website: https://gonative.cc

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