Quick Start

Get Started with Goliath in Minutes

This guide will help you connect to Goliath, set up your wallet, and make your first transaction. Choose your network below:

• Goliath Mainnet - Live network for real transactions

• Goliath Testnet - Test network for development and experimentation

---

Connect to Goliath Mainnet

Add Goliath Mainnet to MetaMask

1. Open MetaMask and click on the network dropdown (top center)

2. Select "Add Network" -> "Add Network Manually"

3. Enter the following details:

Field	Value
Network Name	Goliath Mainnet
RPC URL	https://rpc.goliath.net
Chain ID	327
Currency Symbol	XCN
Block Explorer URL	https://explorer.goliath.net

1. Click "Save"

2. Switch to "Goliath Mainnet" from the network dropdown

Use Onyx App

Onyx App is the single entry point for DeFi on Goliath Mainnet:

• Swap - Trade tokens on the built-in DEX

• Bridge - Transfer ETH, USDC, or XCN between Ethereum and Goliath

• Liquid Staking - Stake XCN and earn rewards

For full details, see the Onyx App documentation.

Mainnet Resources

Resource	Link
Block Explorer	explorer.goliath.net
Validator Dashboard	validators.goliath.net
DeFi App	app.onyx.org
JSON-RPC Endpoint	https://rpc.goliath.net

---

Connect to Goliath Testnet

The testnet is ideal for developers and anyone who wants to experiment without using real assets. The entire setup takes less than 5 minutes!

📱 Step 1: Install MetaMask

MetaMask is the most popular Web3 wallet that allows you to interact with the Goliath network.

Installation Options:

• 🌐 Browser Extension:

  • Chrome/Brave

  • Firefox

  • Edge

• 📱 Mobile App:

  • iOS App Store

  • Android Play Store

First Time Setup:

1. Click "Create a new wallet"

2. Create a strong password

3. IMPORTANT: Securely save your 12-word recovery phrase

4. Confirm your recovery phrase

5. Your wallet is ready!

⚠️ Security Tip: Never share your recovery phrase with anyone. Store it offline in a secure location.

🌐 Step 2: Add Goliath Testnet to MetaMask

Option A: Automatic Configuration (Recommended)

1. Visit the Goliath Testnet Explorer

2. Look for the "Add to MetaMask" button in the footer or navigation

3. Click it and approve the network addition in MetaMask

Option B: Manual Configuration

1. Open MetaMask and click on the network dropdown (top center)

2. Select "Add Network" -> "Add Network Manually"

3. Enter the following details:

Field	Value
Network Name	Goliath Testnet
RPC URL	https://rpc.testnet.goliath.net
Chain ID	8901
Currency Symbol	XCN
Block Explorer URL	https://testnet.explorer.goliath.net

1. Click "Save"

2. Switch to "Goliath Testnet" from the network dropdown

💰 Step 3: Get Test XCN Tokens

To interact with Goliath and Slingshot modules, you'll need test assets for gas and cross-chain testing.

Getting Test Tokens:

Testnet Faucet Bot:

1. Copy your wallet address from MetaMask (click on your account name)

2. Open the Goliath Testnet Faucet Bot on Telegram

3. Use one of the following commands:

   • /request <ADDRESS>

   • /request <ADDRESS> sepoliaxcn

   • /request <ADDRESS> sepoliaxcn staked

4. /request <ADDRESS> provides XCN on Goliath, XCN on Sepolia, and ETH/BTC on Goliath

5. Wait for confirmation from the bot, then check your balances on the target network

🎉 Tip: Request both Goliath and Sepolia assets when testing Swap, Bridge, and Migrate in Slingshot.

✨ Step 4: Make Your First Transaction

Send a Test Transaction:

1. In MetaMask, click "Send"

2. Enter a recipient address (you can use your own address for testing)

3. Enter amount: 0.1 XCN

4. Review the transaction:

   • Amount: 0.1 XCN

   • Gas Fee: ~0.0001 XCN (extremely low!)

5. Click "Confirm"

6. Transaction complete in ~3 seconds! ⚡

View Your Transaction:

1. Click on the transaction in MetaMask

2. Select "View on block explorer"

3. See detailed information including:

   • Transaction hash

   • Block number

   • Timestamp

   • Gas used

   • Transaction status

🎯 What's Next?

Explore the Network:

• Block Explorer - View all network activity

• Network Statistics - Real-time network metrics

• Token Transfers - Track token movements

For Developers:

• Deploy Smart Contracts - Start building on Goliath

• Connect Your dApp - Integrate with Web3 applications

• Development Tools - Set up your development environment

Advanced Features:

• Staking XCN - Earn rewards by staking

• Native Tokens - Create your own tokens

• File Storage - Decentralized storage solutions

🆘 Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

Cannot connect to network:

• Ensure RPC URL is correct: https://rpc.testnet.goliath.net

• Check your internet connection

• Try switching networks and switching back

Transaction fails with INSUFFICIENT_GAS:

• This happens when sending to a brand-new address that has never received XCN on Goliath. The chain creates the account automatically ("lazy-create"), which requires ~587,000 gas instead of 21,000.

• Clear MetaMask activity data: Settings > Advanced > Clear activity & nonce data

• Retry the transaction -- MetaMask will re-estimate the gas correctly

• For developers: see the Lazy Account Creation Guide

Transaction pending for too long:

• Goliath transactions typically confirm in 3-5 seconds

• Check network status on explorer

• If transactions are stuck pending, clear MetaMask's nonce data:

  1. Remove the Goliath network from MetaMask

  2. Re-add the network using the "Add to MetaMask" button on the Block Explorer (ensures correct Chain ID 8901)

  3. Go to MetaMask Settings → Advanced → Clear activity & nonce data

Need test tokens:

• Use the Goliath Testnet Faucet Bot

• Use /request <ADDRESS> for default multi-asset funding

• Use /request <ADDRESS> sepoliaxcn for Sepolia XCN

• Use /request <ADDRESS> sepoliaxcn staked for mint-and-stake Sepolia flow testing

MetaMask shows zero balance:

• Ensure you're on Goliath Testnet network

• Add XCN token manually if needed:

  • Token Contract: Native (no contract needed)

  • Symbol: XCN

  • Decimals: 18

📊 Network Performance

Goliath Testnet delivers exceptional performance:

Metric	Value
Transaction Speed	~100,000 TPS
Finality Time	3-5 seconds
Average Gas Fee	<$0.001 USD
Network Uptime	99.99%
Active Nodes	Growing daily

🎉 Congratulations!

You're now connected to the Goliath testnet and ready to explore the future of distributed ledger technology. Whether you're a user looking for fast, affordable transactions or a developer building the next generation of dApps, Goliath provides the performance and reliability you need.

Join Our Community:

• Telegram: Get help and connect with other users

• X (Twitter): Latest updates and announcements

• Community Forum: Participate in governance discussions

• GitHub: Contribute to development

---

Need help? Reach out to us via the Goliath Help Bot on Telegram to get support, suggest improvements, or file a ticket. You can also visit our FAQ or join our community chat!