The Ten project, formerly known as Obscuro, is a major development in the Ethereum blockchain space. Designed as an Ethereum Layer 2 encryption protocol, Ten aims to bring a new level of privacy and scalability to Ethereum smart contracts.
At the heart of Ten's services is the currently active test network. This testnet provides a space for the Ten network to be experienced by users, developers and node operators, uncovering potential bugs and testing the platform's scalability and user experience. Participants in the test network can earn TEN tokens for their contributions.
Users who want to interact on the Ten test network must have MetaMask installed and set up for the Ten test network. Users can directly acquire Obscuro ETH on the testnet by joining the Obscuro Discord server and following a simple prompt in the #faucet-requests channel.
Developers who want to develop on the Ten network can find development tasks on the Galxe campaign page. For those aiming to develop more comprehensive applications, there is an opportunity to earn a larger share of the prize pool and receive support from the Ten team. The application process prioritizes use case, commitment, and experience, with those who propose building on the ideas listed on the testnet FAQ page have a higher chance of being selected.
Node operators are also an important part of the Ten ecosystem. Running a node on the testnet offers rewards, and top performers are invited to run nodes on the mainnet. Prerequisites for participating in the test network as a collector node include certain hardware and software configurations, for example, an Intel Xeon CPU with Intel SGX capabilities and some Linux configurations are required. The process of installing and verifying SGX installations and Docker Engine is also important for running a node on the Ten testnet.
Ten is a platform not only for privacy, but also for scalability and efficiency. It ensures that all transactions are encrypted by default, no state leaves the envelope unencrypted unless programmed by the developer. This feature is vital for a variety of use cases such as gaming, private DeFi, dark pool trading, sealed auctions, private deals, and identity solutions. Ten's cryptographic capabilities allow developers to build applications such as fairer DeFi contracts with CEX-like features, on-chain games with confidential information, and dApps that deal with real-world assets.
The project is supported by a team with a strong background in blockchain technology. The Ten team includes people who previously built Corda, a successful enterprise blockchain, demonstrating their experience with enterprise adoption, real-world asset tokenization, payments, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
All in all, Ten represents a significant step forward in blockchain privacy and scalability. Built on Ethereum, the encrypted Layer 2 solution aims to revolutionize the use of smart contracts, offering unmatched privacy and efficiency. The project's testnet is a critical component for testing and developing these capabilities, providing opportunities for users, developers, and node operators to contribute and be rewarded for their efforts.
