Exploring Citrea Testnet with Leap Wallet

The ₿app Layer, Citrea Testnet, is live on Leap. Experience native DeFi & bridging on Bitcoin, Citrea is building a zero-knowledge rollup that settles directly on Bitcoin. This is significant because it brings smart contract functionality and scalability to the Bitcoin ecosystem without compromising security.

Why Citrea Matters Now:

• Bitcoin's First ZK Rollup: Citrea is pioneering ZK rollup technology on Bitcoin, potentially revolutionizing Bitcoin's utility beyond just a store of value

• Substantial Backing: The project has raised an impressive $16.7 million in funding, indicating strong investor confidence

• Growing Ecosystem: The testnet already features multiple applications including DEXs, lending platforms, and more

Citrea aims to solve Bitcoin's scalability issues while maintaining the security guarantees of the main chain. By using zero-knowledge proofs, transactions can be bundled together and verified efficiently, reducing costs and increasing throughput.

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing Citrea Testnet Tasks

Step 1: Add Citrea Testnet to Leap

To use Leap with Citrea, you need to switch chain from network selector.

For other wallets, you can use below details:

Network Name: Citrea Testnet

RPC URL: https://rpc.testnet.citrea.xyz

Chain ID: 200401

Currency Symbol: cBTC

Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.testnet.citrea.xyz

Step 2: Get Test Tokens

You can request test cBTC tokens from the official faucet:

https://faucet.testnet.citrea.xyz

Now you’re ready to explore Citrea with Leap Wallet!

Leap Wallet is now installed, secured, and connected to Citrea. Go explore dApps, test smart contracts, or just enjoy the seamless multi-chain experience.

Step 3: Set Up Your Citrea Account

1. Visit https://bapps.citrea.xyz

2. Connect your wallet (ensure you're using a testnet wallet)

3. Enter any invite code (you can find these on Discord or Twitter/X)

4. Request testnet tokens from the Citrea faucet

Note: Make sure to save some tokens for gas fees while completing tasks.

Step 4: Complete Tasks on Crest

1. Go to https://crestapp.xyz/trade

2. Connect the same wallet you used for Citrea

3. View the dashboard with available tasks

4. Click on the first task and follow instructions

5. Buy and sell some BTC on the platform to complete the task

Note: Ensure transactions are confirmed before moving to the next task.

Step 5: Interact with Nectra Finance

1. Navigate to https://app.nectra.xyz/borrow

2. Connect your wallet

3. Borrow some nUSD tokens

4. Go to the "Earn" tab

5. Deposit the nUSD tokens you received

6. Wait for a short period and then claim your staking rewards

Note: The lending and borrowing process demonstrates how DeFi works on Bitcoin through Citrea.

Step 6: Use Satsuma Exchange

1. Visit https://satsuma.exchange/trade

2. Connect your wallet

3. Swap cBTC to NUSD and SUMA tokens

4. Navigate to the "Liquidity" tab

5. Add liquidity to a pool

6. Go to the dashboard tab

7. Convert SUMA to veSUMA

8. Stake your veSUMA tokens

Note: Adding liquidity and staking are important DeFi activities that help you understand how the platform works.

Step 7: Interact with Garden Finance

1. Go to https://testnet.garden.finance

2. Click on "Faucet"

3. Request WBTC, USDT, and USDC on Base Sepolia

4. Swap the WBTC, USDT, and USDC from Base Sepolia to Citrea Testnet

   
   

Step 8: Mint Your Completion Badge

1. After completing all the above tasks, return to the Citrea dashboard

2. Mint your completion badge

3. You'll also receive some invite codes to share with others