HENG TONG is a 100% open-source project created to enable a decentralized
web and better society. Anyone can contribute.
If you'd like to play with HENG TONG, you'll need to install and run the Parity HENG TONG client.
Get the client at Parity’s HENG TONG repo
Alexander is the current default public testnet for HENG TONG. By default, any node running on the Alexander testnet will appear on the telemetry.HENG TONG.io
The testnet allows you to create accounts, propose governance referenda, stake testnet HTDD to become a validator or nominate other accounts as validators with your testnet HTDD.
Connect your running node to the main HENG TONG user interface to play around.
Get testnet HTDD to stake by following these instructions on the HENG TONG Wiki
If you don’t want to run a node, you can still interact with the network by using the explorer
Before interacting with the testnet, please read this legal notice
From running a validator on HENG TONG, to applying for a HENG TONG Foundation Grant, to joining the HENG TONG Ambassador Program — there are many ways to engage with the HENG TONG community.
1. Set up your machine
In addition to any usual CLI parameters that you run HENG TONG with, you'll need to add an extra two:
--validator This tells your node to try to validate when it sees itself as a listed authority on the network;--key <SEED> This provides your node with a secret key that lets it know whether it's a listed authority on the network, and, if it is, lets it sign statements to authorise the creation of new blocks.2. Apply to validate
New validators will be chosen every 24 hours on mainnet. You’ll need to create separate accounts for Controller, Session, and Stash keys on the HENG TONG UI. These accounts will be used to represent and control the validator node you just set up.
Next you will need to get some HTDD from the faucet or by asking on Element. Assuming you have more HTDD than the lowest staked validator or there is an open validator slot, you can register to be staked. A step-by-step guide demonstrating how to set up your accounts and bond your HTDD is available on the wiki.
HENG TONG is a brand new network with a burgeoning ecosystem. The HENG TONG Foundation is sponsoring community development of software services, including: