The testnet has now been restarted and optimized for the nodes and chain ✅️
The bot is now also back online for the faucet at @GoliathFaucetBot
The bot is now also back online for the faucet at @GoliathFaucetBot
The Goliath infrastructure is now stable and maintenance has been completed successfully. Internal upgrades are ongoing with an upcoming deployment of USDT, ETH, and BTC support on-chain.
The team will also be exploring other products to demonstrate Goliaths usability and enhance user experience.
Goliath based testnet DeX 🔜
The team will also be exploring other products to demonstrate Goliaths usability and enhance user experience.
Goliath based testnet DeX 🔜
On the 16th of November (Sun) between 22:00-00:00 GMT, Goliath will be upgraded to a multi-node Kubernetes cluster, which will include reliable mirror nodes and stable JSON-RPC relays.
This upgrade will enhance the reliability of wallets and explorers, the stable speed of the network under high load, provide faster RPC responses, improve compatibility with wallets like MetaMask and developer-focused APIs, and create a stronger foundation for features such as decentralized exchanges and stablecoin payments.
Once this upgrade is complete, all maintenance and updates will be performed with zero downtime.
This upgrade will enhance the reliability of wallets and explorers, the stable speed of the network under high load, provide faster RPC responses, improve compatibility with wallets like MetaMask and developer-focused APIs, and create a stronger foundation for features such as decentralized exchanges and stablecoin payments.
Once this upgrade is complete, all maintenance and updates will be performed with zero downtime.
The upgrade has now been completed and the network has been upgraded to the final infrastructure. The Goliath faucet will continue to work in the new environment.
In the event of issues wth existing testnet wallets, please remove and readd the Goliath network. Alternatively the nonce settings can be cleared by navigating in MetaMask to Settings -> Advanced -> Clear activity and tab data.
The explorer is expected to have fully synchronized the chain within the next 12 hour.
In the event of issues wth existing testnet wallets, please remove and readd the Goliath network. Alternatively the nonce settings can be cleared by navigating in MetaMask to Settings -> Advanced -> Clear activity and tab data.
The explorer is expected to have fully synchronized the chain within the next 12 hour.
Forwarded from Onyx News
Slingshot is now live on the Goliath Testnet ✅ Get started at https://slingshot.goliath.net and swap USDC, WXCN, and $XCN. Devs can deploy their own tokens, create pairs, and add liquidity.
Need USDC & XCN? 👇
https://t.me/GoliathFaucetBot
More features and updates coming 🔜
https://x.com/Onyx/status/1992308665093882167?s=20
Need USDC & XCN? 👇
https://t.me/GoliathFaucetBot
More features and updates coming 🔜
https://x.com/Onyx/status/1992308665093882167?s=20
Goliath Updates pinned «The Goliath testnet faucet can be located at @GoliathFaucetBot»
We’re pleased to share several updates to enhance the user experience across the Goliath ecosystem:
Slingshot Improvements: Users can now swap XCN directly into any token without the need for prior wrapping. The conversion is handled automatically and seamlessly during the swap, both ways.
Goliath Asset Expansion: BTC and ETH tokens have been deployed and added to the Goliath asset list, and they are now available within Slingshot.
Updated Faucet Bot: The faucet now supports requests for test BTC, ETH, USDC, and XCN.
In Progress: We are actively developing a bridge to and from the Ethereum Sepolia Testnet, which will support native USDC, ETH, WBTC, and XCN.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve the ecosystem.
Slingshot Improvements: Users can now swap XCN directly into any token without the need for prior wrapping. The conversion is handled automatically and seamlessly during the swap, both ways.
Goliath Asset Expansion: BTC and ETH tokens have been deployed and added to the Goliath asset list, and they are now available within Slingshot.
Updated Faucet Bot: The faucet now supports requests for test BTC, ETH, USDC, and XCN.
In Progress: We are actively developing a bridge to and from the Ethereum Sepolia Testnet, which will support native USDC, ETH, WBTC, and XCN.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve the ecosystem.
The bridge between the Ethereum Sepolia testnet and Goliath testnet is now live and can be accessed at https://slingshot.goliath.net/#/bridge
Currently only ETH on Sepolia is supported. Sepolia to Goliath has no limits on bridging, Goliath to Sepolia is currently limited to 0.05 ETH.
The @Onyx team has topped up the bridge with Sepolia ETH and participants can also obtain their own ETH on Sepolia via third party faucets ✅
Currently only ETH on Sepolia is supported. Sepolia to Goliath has no limits on bridging, Goliath to Sepolia is currently limited to 0.05 ETH.
The @Onyx team has topped up the bridge with Sepolia ETH and participants can also obtain their own ETH on Sepolia via third party faucets ✅
Maintenance on the Goliath testnet is now completed. Users may need to follow the instructions at https://t.me/goliathupdates/11 to clear the nonce if they encounter issues.
Fresh testnet tokens can be obtained using the faucet bot.
Fresh testnet tokens can be obtained using the faucet bot.
The Goliath Faucet is now fully functional. Goliath supports ETH bridging in both directions via Slingshot.
Tokens officially supported can be found at https://docs.goliath.net/defi/slingshot#supported-tokens
Tokens officially supported can be found at https://docs.goliath.net/defi/slingshot#supported-tokens
Over the past week, multiple upgrades were deployed on Goliath Testnet, improving performance, pricing accuracy, and overall user experience.
SLINGSHOT DEX INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS
• Smart Swap Routing: Multi-route swaps now offer the best available price across viable routes.
• Smart Swap Routing: Low-liquidity (“dust”) pools are filtered out from routing.
• Smart Swap Routing: Trades with >15% price impact are automatically excluded.
• Smart Swap Routing: Improved path finding ensures fairer execution.
• Performance: Removed redundant operations and expensive calculations.
• Performance: Optimized multicall data fetching for faster responses.
• Performance: Reduced CPU overhead during trade calculations for smoother UX on low-spec machines.
• Bug Fix: Fixed dark mode visibility issues.
• Bug Fix: Improved handling when transactions are rejected in MetaMask.
• Bug Fix: Updated router addresses to ensure Add Liquidity works properly.
• Bridge Config: Updated bridge token configurations for proper cross-chain transfers.
GOLIATH PRICE STABILIZER (NEW)
• Introduced an algorithmic market-making bot to keep DEX prices aligned with real-world markets.
• Swap prices now track market prices within ~0.5% accuracy.
• The stabilizer actively maintains ETH, BTC, and XCN pools to provide a realistic trading environment.
• Given the low XCN price, swap cost is almost zero.
• Prevents wildly inaccurate quotes when testing DeFi applications.
• Combined with Goliath speed and gas price, it delivers a top-tier DeFi trading experience.
MULTI-HOP ARBITRAGE ENGINE (NEW)
• Deployed an intelligent arbitrage system that detects and corrects route-based price discrepancies.
• Ensures fair prices across all swap paths, reducing overpayment via chained routes.
• Keeps pool prices balanced relative to each other.
• Provides protection from extreme price discrepancies.
• Uses zero-capital flash swap execution to ensure atomic corrections.
BRIDGE ENHANCEMENTS
• Bridge UI: Improved layout and styling for bridge components.
• Bridge UI: Better dark mode visibility in success/status modals.
ECOSYSTEM NOTE
• These services operate continuously to keep the DEX healthy without manual intervention.
• Price Stabilizer supports external price accuracy; Arbitrage Engine supports internal pool consistency.
SLINGSHOT DEX INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS
• Smart Swap Routing: Multi-route swaps now offer the best available price across viable routes.
• Smart Swap Routing: Low-liquidity (“dust”) pools are filtered out from routing.
• Smart Swap Routing: Trades with >15% price impact are automatically excluded.
• Smart Swap Routing: Improved path finding ensures fairer execution.
• Performance: Removed redundant operations and expensive calculations.
• Performance: Optimized multicall data fetching for faster responses.
• Performance: Reduced CPU overhead during trade calculations for smoother UX on low-spec machines.
• Bug Fix: Fixed dark mode visibility issues.
• Bug Fix: Improved handling when transactions are rejected in MetaMask.
• Bug Fix: Updated router addresses to ensure Add Liquidity works properly.
• Bridge Config: Updated bridge token configurations for proper cross-chain transfers.
GOLIATH PRICE STABILIZER (NEW)
• Introduced an algorithmic market-making bot to keep DEX prices aligned with real-world markets.
• Swap prices now track market prices within ~0.5% accuracy.
• The stabilizer actively maintains ETH, BTC, and XCN pools to provide a realistic trading environment.
• Given the low XCN price, swap cost is almost zero.
• Prevents wildly inaccurate quotes when testing DeFi applications.
• Combined with Goliath speed and gas price, it delivers a top-tier DeFi trading experience.
MULTI-HOP ARBITRAGE ENGINE (NEW)
• Deployed an intelligent arbitrage system that detects and corrects route-based price discrepancies.
• Ensures fair prices across all swap paths, reducing overpayment via chained routes.
• Keeps pool prices balanced relative to each other.
• Provides protection from extreme price discrepancies.
• Uses zero-capital flash swap execution to ensure atomic corrections.
BRIDGE ENHANCEMENTS
• Bridge UI: Improved layout and styling for bridge components.
• Bridge UI: Better dark mode visibility in success/status modals.
ECOSYSTEM NOTE
• These services operate continuously to keep the DEX healthy without manual intervention.
• Price Stabilizer supports external price accuracy; Arbitrage Engine supports internal pool consistency.
We've just rolled out an important update to the testnet faucet that makes token distribution smarter and fairer for everyone.
What Changed?
The faucet now automatically calculates how much USDC, ETH, and BTC to distribute based on real-time DEX prices. Instead of fixed amounts, the bot checks our Uniswap pools every 10 seconds to determine fair token amounts.
Current rates (equivalent to 10,000 XCN):
- 🟢 USDC: ~34 USDC
- 🔷 ETH: ~0.011 ETH
- 🟠 BTC: ~0.0004 BTC
Why We Did This
1. Preventing Arbitrage 🛡️
With fixed amounts, someone could request tokens, immediately swap them on the DEX for more XCN, and repeat — draining value from the ecosystem. Dynamic pricing closes this loop by giving you tokens worth slightly less than market rate (5% discount).
2. Fair Value Distribution ⚖️
Everyone now receives tokens of equivalent value, regardless of which token they choose. Whether you request XCN, USDC, ETH, or BTC — you're getting roughly the same worth.
3. Long-term Sustainability 🌱
As token prices fluctuate, the faucet automatically adjusts. No more outdated amounts that are either too generous or too stingy. The faucet stays balanced without manual intervention.
How It Works (Simple Version)
Your Request → Check XCN/USDC Pool → Calculate Fair Amount → Send Tokens"
For ETH and BTC, we route through USDC:
- ETH: XCN → USDC → ETH
- BTC: XCN → USDC → BTC
What This Means For You
✅ Testnet stays healthy — No value drainage from arbitrage bots
✅ Always fair amounts — Prices reflect real market conditions
✅ Zero effort — Just use /request as usual, we handle the math
✅ Transparent — Commands show "(DEX)" when using dynamic prices
Try It Out!
/request <your-address> usdc
/request <your-address> eth
/request <your-address> btc
/network ← See current rates
/balance ← Check faucet status
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This update helps ensure the Goliath testnet remains a useful resource for developers and community members for the long haul. Happy building! 🔨
What Changed?
The faucet now automatically calculates how much USDC, ETH, and BTC to distribute based on real-time DEX prices. Instead of fixed amounts, the bot checks our Uniswap pools every 10 seconds to determine fair token amounts.
Current rates (equivalent to 10,000 XCN):
- 🟢 USDC: ~34 USDC
- 🔷 ETH: ~0.011 ETH
- 🟠 BTC: ~0.0004 BTC
Why We Did This
1. Preventing Arbitrage 🛡️
With fixed amounts, someone could request tokens, immediately swap them on the DEX for more XCN, and repeat — draining value from the ecosystem. Dynamic pricing closes this loop by giving you tokens worth slightly less than market rate (5% discount).
2. Fair Value Distribution ⚖️
Everyone now receives tokens of equivalent value, regardless of which token they choose. Whether you request XCN, USDC, ETH, or BTC — you're getting roughly the same worth.
3. Long-term Sustainability 🌱
As token prices fluctuate, the faucet automatically adjusts. No more outdated amounts that are either too generous or too stingy. The faucet stays balanced without manual intervention.
How It Works (Simple Version)
Your Request → Check XCN/USDC Pool → Calculate Fair Amount → Send Tokens"
For ETH and BTC, we route through USDC:
- ETH: XCN → USDC → ETH
- BTC: XCN → USDC → BTC
What This Means For You
✅ Testnet stays healthy — No value drainage from arbitrage bots
✅ Always fair amounts — Prices reflect real market conditions
✅ Zero effort — Just use /request as usual, we handle the math
✅ Transparent — Commands show "(DEX)" when using dynamic prices
Try It Out!
/request <your-address> usdc
/request <your-address> eth
/request <your-address> btc
/network ← See current rates
/balance ← Check faucet status
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This update helps ensure the Goliath testnet remains a useful resource for developers and community members for the long haul. Happy building! 🔨