Investigating Web3 Testnet Earnings | by A. Nicole | The Capital | Mar, 2025
Scrolling through X, you’ve probably seen the posts: “Testnets will make you rich!” Promises of $100,000 in earnings, no cost, no skills required. Just a few minutes a day, and you’re on your way to financial freedom. But how much of this is real, and how much is just hype? I decided to find out.
Recent posts on X suggest that by participating in free blockchain testnets, users can earn significant rewards. Testnets are essentially trial versions of blockchain networks, where developers test functionality before launching on the mainnet. To incentivize participation, some projects offer rewards like tokens or airdrops.
The numbers are eye-catching:
- $849 daily
- $941 daily
- $1,700 in profits
- Claims of $3,000 to $6,000 per account
To separate fact from fiction, I’ll be participating in four of the most mentioned testnets:
- OG
- Humanity
