Explore the Telcoin Ecosystem
Guides and resources for every part of the Telcoin Ecosystem, from the basics of digital money to providing liquidity on TELx and building applications on Telcoin Network. Whether you hold TEL, build on the network, or want to understand how GSMA Mobile Operators are creating a global network for money, start here.
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Four Miner Groups produce the Telcoin Platform,
and anyone can use it. Find your path.
For builders and operators: Validators and Application Developers
Build and operate the network The two GSMA Member paths, for the operators who secure the network and the developers who build on it.
- Validators are GSMA mobile operators who run nodes, secure the network through proof of stake, and earn block rewards and gas fees
- Application Developers are GSMA Members who build mobile applications and earn TEL issuance from the adoption they drive
For contributors: Liquidity Miners and Stakers:
Earn from what you contribute The two open paths, no GSMA membership required. Contribute liquidity or activity, and earn.
- Liquidity Miners stake TEL into TELx pools and earn swap fees from the foreign exchange and trading the network runs on
- Stakers stake TEL to applications and earn by referring and growing the services they use
For everyone: use and learn
Use Telcoin and learn the basics No crypto background needed. Understand what Telcoin is, set up a wallet, and start using the network.
- What is Telcoin, and how does it work
- Set up a self-custodial wallet
- Send, receive, and use TEL across applications
What is Telcoin Network?
An introduction to Telcoin Network: what it is, why it was created, and how GSMA Mobile Operators are building a global network for money.
What is a Wallet?
Learn what a crypto wallet is, how the main types compare, and how to keep your funds safe, plus an introduction to the Official Telcoin Wallet.
Accessing Telcoin Adiri Testnet
How to connect to the Telcoin Adiri Testnet, get free test tokens from the faucet, and make your first transaction.
Sending and Receiving TEL
How to send and receive TEL safely, including choosing the right network, covering gas, and avoiding common mistakes.
Developer Quick Start: Deploy Your First Contract on Telcoin Network
In about 15 minutes you will connect to the Adiri testnet, fund a wallet from the faucet, deploy a smart contract with Foundry, and call it from the command line and from a viem script.