How to Participate in Midl Testnet Activities

Step 1: Install and Configure Xverse Wallet

For Desktop Users:

1. Install the Xverse wallet extension from the Chrome Web Store
2. Ensure you have version 1.2.1 or above (check in Settings > About > Version)
3. Close and reopen your browser to auto-update if needed

For Mobile Users:

1. Download the Xverse wallet app for iOS or Android
2. Configure the MIDL Regtest network manually:
   • Go to Settings > Network in your Xverse wallet
   • Choose “regtest” and input the MIDL Regtest configuration:
   • BTC URL: https://mempool.regtest.midl.xyz/api
   • Fallback BTC URL: https://mempool.regtest.midl.xyz/api
   • Save the configuration
3. Access the game through the wallet’s internal browser by going to Explore and entering the game from here

Step 2: Launch Chapter 2 and Complete Initial Setup

1. Visit the game section to start your journey
2. Complete Chapter 1’s main questline (“Getting to the Midl Trenches”) to unlock Chapter 2
3. Start Chapter 2’s main questline: “Grinding the MIDL trenches”
4. Navigate to the “Wallets” section in the game menu
5. Click “Connect testnet wallet” in the testnet section
6. Select Xverse wallet and confirm:
   • Setup of the new MIDL Testnet network
   • Switch from mainnet to testnet
7. Sign the connection to validate the quest completion

Step 3: Fund Your Testnet Wallet

1. Go to the MIDL faucet
2. Open your Xverse wallet extension
3. Click “Receive” then “Coins and tokens”
4. Select “BTC” and copy your address
5. Paste your BTC address in the faucet and click “Claim”
6. You’ll receive 0.00024 test BTC in your wallet
7. Return to the quest tab to validate completion

Step 4: Perform Your First Token Swap

1. Navigate to Swap section
2. Connect your Xverse wallet by clicking “Connect” in the top right corner
3. In the “You pay” section, click “Select a token” and choose Bitcoin
4. In the “You receive” section, select “MIDL•RUNE•STABLECOIN”
5. Enter the amount to swap (minimum requirement: 2 MIDL•RUNE•STABLECOIN)
6. Click “Swap” and sign 4 transactions through your Xverse wallet
7. Wait for transaction confirmation – the runes will appear in your wallet
8. Return to the quest tab to validate completion

Advanced Swap Option:

• Visit the “All pairs” page 
• Select your desired rune and copy the “$ Address” from the “Pair info” tab
• Return to the swap interface and paste the address in “You receive”
• Execute the transaction following the same steps above

Step 5: Create Your Own Bitcoin Token

1. Visit Runes section
2. Connect your Xverse wallet
3. Select “Regtest” network if not already selected
4. Fill out your token information:
   • Name: Enter your rune name (use [.] as spaces)
   • Symbol: Enter a single character ticker
   • Divisibility: Set to 8 (automatic)
   • Premine amount: Enter amount in sats (this goes to your wallet)
   • Mintable: Toggle “on” if you want others to mint your rune
5. Click “Mint Token” and sign the transactions
6. Wait for confirmation that the rune was successfully etched
7. View your token in the platform’s “View Tokens” panel or your Xverse wallet
8. Return to the quest tab to validate completion

Step 6: Open a Collateralized Debt Position (CDP)

1. Go to Stable section
2. Connect your Xverse wallet
3. Open a CDP position by providing BTC as collateral
4. Configure your mint:
   • Provide approximately 0.00007 BTC for 5 MIDL•RUNE•STABLECOIN (minimum)
   • Maintain collateralization above 150%
   • Adjust amounts as desired
5. Review transaction details and confirm
6. Sign 3 transactions to mint your MIDL•RUNE•STABLECOIN position
7. Verify the stablecoins appear in your wallet
8. Return to the quest tab to validate completion

Step 7: Close Your Stablecoin Position

1. Return to Stable section (refresh the page if continuing from Step 6)
2. Select the option to close your position
3. Submit the equivalent MIDL•RUNE•STABLECOIN tokens you borrowed plus redemption fees
4. Use the 2 MIDL•RUNE•STABLECOIN from Step 4 to cover your position
5. If you need more tokens, return to the swap platform and exchange BTC for MIDL•RUNE•STABLECOIN
6. Confirm and sign the closing transactions
7. Wait for process completion to retrieve your collateral
8. Return to the quest tab to validate final completion
9. You can also invite your friends using your referral link

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Midl airdrop confirmed?

Midl has not officially announced an airdrop program. However, the structured testnet activities and venture backing suggest potential rewards for early participants, following common patterns in the crypto space.

Do I need real Bitcoin for testnet activities?

No, all activities use test Bitcoin from the faucet. You don’t need to spend real money to participate in testnet quests.

Can I participate on mobile devices?

Yes, but you must use the internal browser within the Xverse mobile app. Some quests may have better functionality on desktop browsers.

What happens if I miss some quests?

Try to complete as many quests as possible, but don’t worry if you miss some. Focus on demonstrating genuine engagement with the platform’s core features.

Will there be additional testnet activities?

The guide mentions upcoming partner dApp integrations, suggesting more testnet opportunities may become available for continued participation.

Conclusion

Midl represents an ambitious attempt to bring advanced DeFi capabilities directly to Bitcoin without requiring bridges or layer-2 solutions.

The comprehensive testnet program offers users a chance to explore these capabilities while potentially positioning themselves for future rewards.

The structured quest system covers essential DeFi activities including token swapping, creation, and lending protocols.

By completing these activities, users gain practical experience with Bitcoin-native dApps while demonstrating early adoption of potentially valuable infrastructure.