SyncSwap is a protocol that is slowly rising in popularity and has become one of the top platforms in the  ZkSync DEX ecosystem. Having recently announced its token launch, SyncSwap has gained even more attraction from active crypto users. Usually, when new protocols launch their tokens, they follow it with a lucrative airdrop. This not only brings in more people to widen the user base but also becomes a good opportunity for earning crypto coins without any investment. As a result, it is right to speculate that we might see a SyncSwap Airdrop some while after its token is launched and we must interact with the protocol in order to multiply our chances of being eligible for it.

What is SyncSwap?

SyncSwap was launched in 2022, as an efficient decentralized exchange and has been created over the zkSync 2.0 network. As a DEX, SyncSwap aims to function in both a powerful and seamless manner, while beautifully integrating itself with Ethereum. One of its highlight points is that it provides cutting edge technology at a very low price and also without compromising on the security levels. Since SyncSwap is built on the zero knowledge tech, it allows you to trade on the platform while also enjoying the complete security that the Ethereum mainnet provides. Additionally, they also have a very advanced user interface and experience that comes with the ability of up to 100x scaling. SyncSwap promises to facilitate users with smooth trades, cheap gas fees and great capital efficiency enabled by a Next generation multi-pool.

One of the best parts about the platform is that it is completely open source and composable, which means that there are fewer hurdles one has to face while integrating and embracing the zkSync ecosystem. The SyncSwap ideology is based on serving and centring the community. Their objective is to push forward efficient DeFi and Ethereum scaling tech that can help in growing the industry and as a result, benefit the users.

The exchange has been designed to make sure that it remains future proof, and any new changes can be easily customized. According to the official docs, “The design of SyncSwap DEX is highly flexible and comprises multiple independent modules. This allows the modules to be updated in the future to add more features seamlessly. In the world of Smart Contracts, immutable is one of the key concepts that means most contracts cannot be upgraded directly. Proxy patterns allow the developer to upgrade the implementation of contracts. However, it’s too dangerous for a trustless infrastructure, as malicious codes can be added anytime. SyncSwap is a permissionless protocol that is entirely open for public use, with no ability to restrict who can or cannot use it selectively. Anyone can swap, earn, or provide liquidity and create new markets at will. This is a departure from traditional financial services, which typically restrict access based on geography, wealth status, and age.”

Three days after it was launched on ZkSync Era, SyncSwap reach a total value locked (TVL) of 5 million dollars last month. Currently, its total value locked (TVL)  is at somewhere around 40.76 million dollars.

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How to interact with the SyncSwap testnet?

One of the best ways to increase your chances for a potential Synswap airdrop (which hasn’t yet been confirmed yet) is by interacting with the platform’s testnet along with smaller additional steps. Follow the step by step guide we have given below in detail to be able to efficiently do so

Step 1: Request some test ETH funds

  1. Visit the official website of the Goerli Faucet by Alchemy through this link: https://goerlifaucet.com/ 
  2. Copy your Ethereum wallet address from your wallet or your ETH Mainnet ENS Domain
  3. Paste the copied text into the search bar
  4. Click on Send Me ETH
  5. Approve the pop ups from your wallet and you would have received the funds

Step 2: Use the Bridge from Goerli to zkSync Era Testnet

  1. Visit the official website of the zkSync era portal platform here https://goerli.portal.zksync.io/
  2. Click on Connect Wallet to link your preferred wallet to the testnet. You can choose from Meta Mask wallet or other compatible wallets
  3. Click on the wallet of your choice. Approve the pop ups from your wallet and switch the network
  4. Go to the Bridge section
  5. Under the upper From bar select Ethereum Goerli network and enter the amount of ETH you wish to send. Under the To section, select the zkSync Era Testnet. In both From and To areas, Goerli and zkSync Era Testnet would be automatically selected respectively when you start
  6. Make sure the zkSync Era Testnet is selected in the bottom right corner. If it is not just click on Switch to it. 
  7. Click on Deposit and authorize all the pop ups from your wallet

Step 3: Request some test tokens from zkSync portal

  1. Visit the official website of the zkSync era portal platform here https://goerli.portal.zksync.io/
  2. Make sure your wallet is connected 
  3. Go to the Faucet section
  4. Click on Request funds from faucet
  5. You will be taken to Twitter with a pre-drafted message that you have to tweet 
  6. Copy your Ethereum wallet address from your wallet or your ETH Mainnet ENS Domain
  7. After some time you would have received the funds 

Step 4: Connect Wallet to the platform

  1. Visit the official website of the SyncSwap platform here https://syncswap.xyz/intro 
  2. Click on era mainnet and from the drop down options select era testnet
  3. On the top right corner click on Connect Wallet to link your preferred wallet to the testnet. You can choose from an Ethereum Wallet (Meta Mask), WalletConnect, OKX Wallet, Argent, WalletConnect v2, Coinbase Wallet, BitKeep, or Ledger
  4. For this guide, we will be going with the Metamask wallet
  5. Click on the wallet of your choice. After that authorize the pop-ups from your wallet and switch the network

Step 5: Request some test tokens from SyncSwap portal

  1. Visit the official website of the SyncSwap platform here https://syncswap.xyz/intro 
  2. Make sure your wallet and era testnet is connected. If not Click on era mainnet and from the drop down options select era testnet
  3. Go to the Faucet section
  4. Click on Retweet now
  5. You will be taken to Twitter to a tweet made by SyncSwap that you have to retweet 
  6. Once you have done that go back to the SyncSwap website and click on Claim Now
  7. Approve the pop ups from your wallet and you would have received the funds

Step 6: Use the Swap to exchange some tokens

  1. Visit the official website of the SyncSwap platform here https://syncswap.xyz/intro  
  2. Make sure your wallet and era testnet is connected. 
  3. Go to the Trade section
  4. Click on the three dots in the corner of the site, click Advanced > Enable Hops (slider to the left)
  5. Under the upper From bar select one token and enter the amount of it you wish to swap. Under the To section, select another token. You can start by swapping FRAX, USDT, ETH, stETH, and SHIB tokens
  6. Click on Swap and authorize all the pop ups from your wallet

Step 7: Deposit and withdraw some tokens

  1. Visit the official website of the SyncSwap platform here https://syncswap.xyz/intro  
  2. Make sure your wallet and era testnet is connected.
  3. Go to the Pool section
  4. Click on new position 
  5. Choose the pool type and the pool tokens
  6. Click on Enter Pool 
  7. Go to the Depsoit area 
  8. Enter the amount you wish to deposit under each token
  9. Click on Deposit  and authorize all the pop ups from your wallet

 In the “Reward” tab and you can track how many $SYNC tokens you have received

Step 8: Complete SyncSwap Quests on Layer3

  1. Visit the official Layer3 website through this link: https://layer3.xyz/ 
  2. Click on “get started” and then on begin
  3. Select login to start
  4. Click on “Connect to a Wallet”
  5. In the pop up choose the wallet of your preference and link it. You can choose from Meta Mask, Coinbase Wallet and Wallet Connect
  6. Approve all the pop ups to connect your wallet
  7. Submit the verification captcha and go to quests 
  8. Now scroll till you see Intro to zkSync era and click on View all
  9. Now select SyncSwap on zkSync from the list
  10. Click on begin and complete all the quests 

Step 9: Getting Guild roles for SyncSwap 

  1. Visit the official Guild website through this link
  2. Click on “explore guilds”
  3. In the search bar type “SyncSwap” and select the result
  4. Click on “Connect to a Wallet”
  5. In the pop up choose the wallet of your preference. You have four options namely Meta Mask, Coinbase Wallet, Wallet Connect and Delgate Wallet
  6. Once your wallet is linked Click on “Join Guild To Get Rewards”. In the pop up select “join”
  7. Now that you are a part of the SyncSwap Guild you can scroll down to see the roles.

Some of the roles that you will gain access to immediately and their requirements are as follows

  • Role Name: Guild Member: Role Requirement: You will need to Connect your Ethereum wallet
  • Role Name: Twitter Fren: Role Requirement: You will need to Follow @syncswap on Twitter
  • Role Name: Testnet Badge Holder: Role Requirement: You will need to Participate in the SyncSwap Testnet Badge Galxe campaign
  • Role Name: Testnet Voter: Role Requirement: You will need to Participate in the SyncSwap Testnet Voter Galxe campaign

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