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Shaga Gamenet: Power the Network. Earn Testnet Rewards.

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What Is Gamenet

Gamenet is Shaga's live testnet validating the network before TGE.

Hosts earn testnet tokens by running verified sessions - rewards that convert to $SHAG following TGE. Gamers get free cloud gaming while earning Glob Points and helping stress-test the network at scale.

Gamenet rewards verified gameplay sessions. Not passive uptime. Actual gaming that proves network performance under load.

We’re testing three things:

  • Hosts earn measurable rewards by serving verified sessions
  • Gamers access and complete sessions smoothly at scale
  • Network performance scales as usage grow

Why Host on Gamenet

Your gaming PC is more powerful than you think -  and it’s often sitting idle.

Gamenet turns that downtime into earning power while helping build the foundation for decentralized cloud gaming.

When you host on Shaga, you:

  • Monetize Your Hardware – Earn testnet rewards from your PC’s unused capacity.
  • Deliver Better Experiences – Your local hosting reduces latency for nearby players.
  • Expand Gaming Access – Your PC makes AAA titles playable on phones and tablets.
  • Prove the Model – Every verified session validates that decentralized gaming works.
  • Build Future Games - Gameplay data helps build models that create new game worlds and experiences.

No personal information is collected from gameplay data.

How to Participate for Hosts

As a Host (Node Operator), you earn testnet tokens for every verified gameplay session.

You earn testnet tokens from every verified session, which convert to $SHAG at some point after TGE.

Getting started is simple:

  1. Download the Shaga Node App
  2. Launch Arcade Mode (runs passively)
  3. Select a game and session duration
  4. Earn weekly payouts for every verified gameplay hour served

Minimum Recommended Setup for Gamenet Eligibility

  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050+ (desktop or laptop)
  • CPU: Intel i5 10th Gen+ or AMD Ryzen 5 4000 series+
  • RAM: 16 GB+
  • Internet: Stable broadband with ≥ 25 Mbps+ upload
  • Set Monitor Resolution Settings to 1080p
  • Capping your framerate (either via in-game settings or other tools) will increase your likelihood of your submitted hours being verified and earning your rewards.

Earning Potential: Up to 20,000 $SHAG per verified gameplay hour served.

Earnings scale with player demand -  when gamers connect to your lobbies and complete sessions, you get paid for those hours.

Gamers Continue to Earn Glob Points During Gamenet

Gamenet doesn't replace Glob Points. It runs alongside it.

Gamers and hosts continue earning Glob Points for every verified session, with bonus rewards throughout Gamenet.

As a gamer, you get free cloud gaming while helping validate network performance at scale.

What Gamers Get:

  • Free Cloud Gaming – Play games on demand with zero hardware limits.
  • Glob Points + Bonuses – Earn points for every verified session and bonus $GLOB from weekly Arcade Game quests.
  • Convert to $SHAG – All Glob Points and Gamenet rewards convert to $SHAG at some point after TGE.
  • Contribute to the Network – Every gaming session helps test scalability, stability, and player experience.

How to Start Playing on Gamenet:

  • Download the Shaga Client (iOS & Android)
  • Browse available lobbies
  • Connect to a host
  • Play a minimum of 10 minutes to start earning Glob points

Your gameplay powers the network. Every match matters.

Remember Only Genuine Gameplay Gets Rewarded

Rewards go only to verified gameplay sessions -  ensuring fairness and real network contribution.

Shaga filters fake activity through VPN detection, IP validation, and fair-use caps -  all enforced without inspecting personal content.

Bots, idle lobbies, and input spamming don’t qualify.

Only real players earn real rewards.

Start Earning on Gamenet Today

Every session strengthens the foundation of a global, low-latency gaming network -  powered by its community.

  1. Download the Shaga Node App (Windows) or Shaga Client (iOS & Android)
  2. Start hosting to earn testnet rewards or play for free and continue earning Glob Points.
  3. Earn, play, and help prove the future of decentralized gaming.

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