Tea Protocol Announces Incentivized Testnet Launch, Setting a New Paradigm in Open-Source Software

January 29, 2024 – San Juan, Puerto Rico

The Tea Protocol has announced the launch of its highly anticipated incentivized testnet on February 21, 2024.

The Tea Protocol seamlessly bridges Web 2.0 open-source codebases to Web 3.0 to enhance their sustainability and provide fair rewards to open-source developers.

Additionally, Tea provides developers access to its incentivized community of vulnerability reporters and is cross-compatible with major package managers including Homebrew, Npm, APT, Crate, PyPI, RubyGems and Pkgx.

Beginning February 21, any open-source developer can interact with the Tea Protocol and begin earning rewards for their contributions.

All community members – including non-developers – will also be encouraged to access the Tea Protocol via a series of incentivized activities on the blockchain.

This critical step towards the launch of the Tea Protocol will allow all participants to immerse themselves into the fully composable open-source ecosystem created by the Tea Protocol.

The incentivized testnet – a stepping stone to mainnet success

The upcoming incentivized testnet marks a significant step in the Tea Protocol’s journey toward launching a robust mainnet on the Base blockchain.

This testnet phase is crucial for ensuring a thriving, efficient and secure network for all participants.

Five key features of the incentivized testnet to explore on tea.xyz

• Waitlist availability – The waitlist for the incentivized testnet, launching on February 21, offers a limited opportunity for interested users.
• Insight into TEA tokenomics – The economic model driving the protocol is detailed, offering clarity and depth of understanding.
• Comprehensive documentation access – Extensive resources are available, providing a thorough understanding of the protocol.
• Insight into ‘TeaRank’ for projects – Projects can ascertain their position within the open-source ecosystem and understand their eligibility for rewards.
• Tea points accumulation – The ITN presents opportunities for both developers and non-developers to engage in challenges and quests, facilitating the accumulation of Tea points.

Joining the incentivized testnet and exploring tea.xyz offers an opportunity to be part of a pioneering movement in open-source software.

It’s a chance to engage with a forward-thinking community, understand Tea’s tokenomics and utilize the TeaRank system for project visibility and rewards.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Max Howell, the creator of Homebrew and visionary founder behind the Tea Protocol, said,

“The launch of the incentivized testnet for the Tea Protocol is a landmark achievement for open-source developers and advocates worldwide. With the incentivized testnet, Tea is not only introducing a technological marvel but also reinforcing its commitment to revitalizing the open-source community.”

About Tea

Tea is a trailblazing Web 3.0 protocol built on Base, the layer two blockchain from Coinbase.

It is designed to empower open-source software developers to capture the value they create.

At the heart of the Tea Protocol is the ‘proof of contribution’ algorithm, which measures the value, position and impact of open-source software projects.

Proof of contribution assigns a dynamic  ‘TeaRank’ to each project which is used by the protocol to distribute rewards.

Proof of contribution ensures that every layer of a software project – especially foundational elements – is recognized and rewarded for its contribution and promotes healthy competition among projects to continually improve their codebase and usage by other projects within the ecosystem.

The ‘communi’tea’ invites users to explore the forefront of open-source software through its platform.

Detailed information is accessible at the website to learn more. Connect with Tea on Twitter, TeaForum, Discord and Telegram for the latest updates and discussions.

Contact

Dan Mulligan, head of marketing at the Tea Protocol