Quick Take
- HandsNFT AI testnet launches June 12 with 1,800 $STT tokens available through skill-based gameplay.
- Early migrators to the Somnia ecosystem unlock bonus rewards during the season.
- New withdrawal and AI bot detection systems will be tested alongside core game mechanics.
HandsNFT AI, a strategy-focused blockchain game with on-chain gameplay and competitive card-based mechanics, is launching its incentivized testnet season this week as part of its integration into the Somnia ecosystem.
What To Know About the HandsNFT AI Testnet on Somnia
Starting Thursday, June 12, the testnet phase will offer a total of 1,800 $STT tokens in rewards across multiple pools. These rewards are tied to in-game performance, with token distribution based solely on competitive, skill-based progression. Early users who migrate to the Somnia version first will also unlock additional incentives. This marks HandsNFT AI’s first deployment on Somnia, a growing blockchain ecosystem designed to support scalable and interoperable gaming infrastructure. The team behind HandsNFT AI stated that this testnet will serve both as an onboarding phase and a technical proving ground.
During the season, the game will trial two new backend systems: a withdrawal system for in-game assets and an AI bot detection tool designed to flag non-human behavior. The development team has positioned these tests as critical steps toward long-term stability and fairness within the ecosystem.
Players mint Hand Cards and level them up through battles, to climb toward Diamondhand status in the game’s seasonal ladder. All mechanics operate on-chain, offering full transparency and a verifiable competitive structure. The testnet will be accessible with activity and results tied to wallet-based accounts.
HandsNFT AI’s integration into Somnia is part of a broader push by both teams to support decentralized game economies through on-chain logic and scalable infrastructure. While this testnet only marks the beginning, additional drops and games are planned to follow later in the week.
No whitelist is required to join. Access opens directly through the testnet site, and rewards are tracked automatically based on in-game results and migration activity.
