Testnet FAQ
Do I need real money?
No. The platform runs on the Stellar testnet. All balances and contributions use test assets with no monetary value.
How do I get testnet funds?
Friendbot, the Stellar testnet faucet, funds a testnet account with test XLM (enough for network fees and account reserves). Campaigns are denominated in test USDC, and the current demo has no enabled self-service way to obtain it - the demo's seeded investors are funded from the platform's own test flow, not automatically. If you want to try a contribution, ask the operator for test USDC.
What is the difference between Connect and Sign in?
Connect shares your public wallet address so the app can prepare investment transactions - nothing is signed. Sign in opens your account area: you sign a one-time challenge message to prove you control the wallet. See Getting started.
Are contributions refundable?
Funding is all-or-nothing. If a campaign does not reach its goal by its deadline, contributors can reclaim what they put in. If the goal is met, the issuer can withdraw the funds with an explicit withdrawal transaction once the deadline has passed - payout is not automatic.
Where are my keys, and what can move funds?
Your keys never leave your wallet (Varial/Freighter) - the platform is non-custodial and cannot sign for you. Contributions are held by the smart contract, which acts only within its rules: the issuer may withdraw after a successful campaign's deadline, and contributors may reclaim after a failed one. Non-custodial does not mean risk-free: you still rely on the contract and the platform behaving as documented. Read the risk disclosure on the demo site.
Is any of this investment advice?
No. Nothing on this portal or the demo is investment advice.