# Testing FAQ

## Introduction <a href="#introduction" id="introduction"></a>

Kine Protocol has opened its Staking and Trading functions for public tests. You can find the Kine Staking testnet client available at <https://kovan.kine.finance>. Make sure to switch your wallet provider to Kovan network to use the protocol testnet without any costs.

## What do I need for testing? <a href="#what-do-i-need-for-testing" id="what-do-i-need-for-testing"></a>

You just need to connect to the test client at:

* <https://kovan.kine.finance> (Kovan dApp)
* Switch to the test network to use Kovan
* Make sure to have ETH for the specific network
* Get some tokens from the faucet by clicking "Test Token" in the top-right of Kovan dApp.

You can find specific guidelines on how to do every step in the following FAQ.

## How do I select a supported testnet? <a href="#how-do-i-select-a-supported-testnet" id="how-do-i-select-a-supported-testnet"></a>

Some wallet providers allow you to switch to a test network such as Kovan. Make sure your wallet provider allows you to do this prior to testing. Some wallet providers that allow you to select the network are: - Metamask extension or mobile app at <https://metamask.io/download.html> - You can find the network selection on top of the Metamask menu over the extension and on top of the wallet section in Metamask mobile.

## How do I get ETH for testing? <a href="#how-do-i-get-eth-for-testing" id="how-do-i-get-eth-for-testing"></a>

You can request ETH from public Kovan ETH faucets:

<https://gitter.im/kovan-testnet/faucet>

<https://faucet.kovan.network/>

​You may also request Kovan ETH in Kine's Discord server by pasting your ETH wallet address.

## How do I get tokens for testing? <a href="#how-do-i-get-tokens-for-testing" id="how-do-i-get-tokens-for-testing"></a>

You just need to click "Test Token" on the top-right of the dApp after connecting your wallet. You will get some testing WBTC, USDT and USDC for staking. Each address can only request tokens for once.

## Can I test Kine Trading functionalities? <a href="#can-i-test-all-aave-protocol-functionalities" id="can-i-test-all-aave-protocol-functionalities"></a>

Yes, after minting kUSD by following instructions in [Stake and Mint](https://docs.kine.io/tutorials/stake-and-mint). You can proceed on kovan.kine.exchange to deposit and trade on kUSD. You can refer to [Trade on kine.exchange](https://docs.kine.io/tutorials/trade-on-kine.exchange) for tutorial.


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