Depin - Datagram

Powering the Future of Connected Intelligence

📘 Datagram Testnet Guide


📍 Introduction

Datagram is a real-time Hyperfabric DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) designed to reshape the future of connected intelligence. Through its innovative architecture, users can contribute unused compute capacity and earn rewards.

Early Alpha Testnet is now live! Earn points and secure your spot for the upcoming airdrop by running a Datagram node.


🚀 Quick Start Summary

Step
Action

✅ Register

🔐 Wallet

Go to Wallet tab

🖥️ Install

Download and run the Node CLI

🧠 Run Node

Use your API Key to start farming points

💡 PC, Mac or VPS required. No mobile support.


🧩 Why Join the Datagram Testnet?

  • Confirmed Airdrop

  • 🧠 Passive Earning from unused capacity

  • 🧪 Early Access to Datagram ecosystem

  • 🧾 Alpha Tester Role on Discord


🛠️ Node Setup Guide (Linux/Ubuntu)

1️⃣ Prerequisites

Open your VPS or Terminal and run:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y && \
sudo apt autoremove

2️⃣ Install Datagram CLI

wget https://github.com/Datagram-Group/datagram-cli-release/releases/latest/download/datagram-cli-x86_64-linux && \
sudo mv datagram-cli-x86_64-linux /usr/local/bin/datagram-cli && \
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/datagram-cli && \
screen -S Datagram

🛑 Make sure to use screen so your session runs even if terminal disconnects.

3️⃣ Run the Node

Go to your Dashboard, then:

  • Click Account

  • Navigate to APIs

  • Copy your API Key

Now run:

datagram-cli run -- -key YOUR_API_KEY

⚠️ Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual key.

🚨 Got this error? Error: failed to read JSON message... Don’t worry — it’s a temporary API error and does not affect your node.


🧪 Alpha Tester Verification

To earn your Early Alpha Tester Role, fill out the official form:

📄 Google Form: Tester Verification


🌐 Resources

Platform
Link

🔗 Linktree

💻 Demo

💬 Discord

📨 Telegram

🐦 Twitter

✍️ Medium


❓ FAQ

💡 What is Datagram?

A decentralized infrastructure protocol to leverage idle device resources for real-time applications.

💰 Is there an airdrop?

Yes. Contributing to the testnet and submitting your verification form qualifies you for the airdrop.

🧠 Do I need a powerful server?

No. Basic VPS or PC/Mac with internet access is sufficient to begin.

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