Magic Eden Unveils New Token to Showcase Technical Capabilities
Magic Eden is set to launch a new token called TestME on Tuesday, intended as a trial for its upcoming governance token, rebranded as ME, which currently lacks a release date.
This test token serves to demonstrate the capabilities of the Magic Eden Wallet, and while users are encouraged to claim TestME, the marketplace cautions against viewing it as a speculative investment.
The digital wallet, launched in November, has allowed Magic Eden to expand its support for fungible tokens, moving beyond NFTs as the market cools from its 2021 and 2022 highs. To participate, users need the Magic Eden Wallet, although residents of the U.S. and U.K. are excluded.
The two-day claiming window will help users familiarize themselves with the process while addressing any technical issues. TestME has no intrinsic value and is not intended for trading, though interest is anticipated, similar to the temporary popularity of MockJUP, a test token from Jupiter.
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Distribution will be limited to users who engaged with the platform in the past six months. While Magic Eden began its NFT journey on Solana, it has since added support for other chains, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Originally named NFT, the governance token will now align with the platform’s expansion into Bitcoin-based fungible tokens called Runes. Additional details about the governance token and its voting capabilities will emerge after the TestME rollout. Magic Eden CEO Jack Lu envisions the $ME token as a way to onboard and reward users, especially long-term participants.
In essence, TestME is a crucial step for Magic Eden, aimed at generating excitement and engagement as the platform evolves.
Alexander Stefanov
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