Testnet is a test blockchain network where you can try out transactions and smart contracts without any risk. It uses test tokens that have no real value.

Mainnet is the main blockchain network where all operations are performed with real tokens and real value.

In the context of projects being developed:

Testnet — a project's test network where users try out the functionality for free and help developers find bugs. Rewards are not guaranteed, but sometimes developers make it clear that completing the testnet is rewarded.

Retroactive reward/activity on the mainnet — this is a reward that the project distributes retroactively to active users on the main (mainnet) network after the testnet has been completed.

Ambassador activities —  Disseminating information about the project.
Social interactions within the crypto community are beginning to be valued in the same way as the work of testnet participants.

Which is closer to you?

Testnets and retrodrops:

The need for calculation and systematic but monotonous actions to transfer assets from network to network and daily transactions
Passing testnets and participating in retrodrops is most often a mechanical activity that does not require an extensive understanding of the technologies with which you will have to interact.

There are two ways:

1. Automation

2. Manual farm 

Automation

1. Testnets and retrodrops can be fully automated by yourself, bringing your farm to hundreds of accounts.
Basic technical skills are required to interact with AI and build algorithms.

2. Ready-made account packages – you can find this service on the internet: you pay for a package of accounts, the purchased number of accounts are warmed up and managed from start to finish until you receive the airdrop.

The Drop.Guide platform offers the option to purchase accounts in bulk for projects.

Manual farm

The same actions as for account automation, but taking up a significant amount of time
From my own experience, I can say that managing more than 30 accounts means 14-hour workdays

Ambassadorial activities:

Influencing takes just as much time as manually farming accounts, but your wallet linked to social networks becomes significant for developers, and because of this, there is an opportunity to receive rewards even higher than for testnets and retroactivity.

What does an ambassador do?

• Writing useful articles describing updates or technology stacks • Creating threads on X (e.g., Twitter) • Assisting with moderation and organizing events
• Creating drawings, memes, and creative content that are not generated by neural networks — these are highly valued by developers. • There are ambassador programs with salaries, where you devote yourself entirely to the project and, in addition to rewards for participating in testnets/retroactivity, you receive a salary + a drop for the roles you have earned.

More information about roles and their influence in crypto projects will be added later

Subjective conclusion:

The best option is diversification.

Balance formula:

• For comfortable work, a farm with 15 accounts is optimal
• 1-2 main wallets (accounts) — full immersion in the project, where maximum activity in the community is ensured
• 15 wallets (accounts) — farm
• Purchase of ready-made packages for projects that require a lot of time to manage manually