Avail is a groundbreaking project that aims to scale Ethereum through its modular layer for data availability. It is a Web3 infrastructure layer that allows modular execution layers to scale and interoperate in a trust minimized way. Avail is going to launch their mainnet soon, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide here.
What is Avail ($AVAIL)?
Avail is a data availability layer designed to make it easier for developers to deploy chains and rollups. It shares similarities with Celestia, another notable project in the space. However, Avail stands out by leveraging ZK technology, while Celestia relies on the Optimistic mode of operation. The main goal of Avail is to help scale Ethereum by providing a robust and efficient solution for data availability.
Step-by-Step Guide to Avail Airdrop:
1. Connect to the Avail Goldberg testnet
Connect to the Avail Goldberg testnet using your Polkadot wallet such as SubWallet. You can either create a new wallet using the provided link in the description or import your own Polkadot wallet by
2. Join the Avail Discord and Claim Tokens from the Faucet
Join the Avail Discord and head to the #faucet-access channel. Note you will need a Gitcoin Passport with over 20 points. Then, go to https://passport-verifier.avail.tools/, connect your Discord and submit your Gitcoin Passport. Then click “Give role”.
Return to Avail Goldberg testnet and copy the address of the account that you created.
Return to Avail Discord, go to #goldberg-faucet and type “/deposit”. Then paste your address and you will get 5 $AVAIL. You can use the faucet every 3 hours and we suggest to return to get more $AVAIL testnet tokens because you will need a lot of them to complete tasks.
3. Set On-Chain Identity
Once you have at least 10 $AVAIL tokens, proceed to set your on-chain identity. Provide relevant information such as email, Twitter, and Discord without disclosing personal details.
4. Stake $AVAIL tokens
Go to the ‘Network’ section on the Avail Goldberg testnet, select ‘Staking’, and join a pool with fewer than 100 participants. Stake at least 10 $AVAIL tokens in the pool.
Remember you can claim more testnet tokens from the faucet every 3 hours to have enough for staking.
