# The crypto edition and the BNB testnet alpha

> How the crypto edition works on BNB Smart Chain: AdPool smart contracts, 5% vs 15% fees, wallet claims, and how to test it free on testnet.

Published by SaTT · Last updated 2026-10-29 · Features · https://satt.com/guides/features/crypto-edition-testnet

## In short

In the [crypto edition](https://satt.com/guides/glossary#crypto-edition), each AdPool is a smart contract on BNB Smart Chain funded in SaTT or a stablecoin, and creators claim Oracle-signed rewards with a [wallet](https://satt.com/guides/glossary#wallet). Pools funded in SaTT pay a 5% fee, others 15%. During the [alpha](https://satt.com/guides/glossary#alpha) everything runs on BNB Smart Chain Testnet with free test tokens.

## What is the crypto edition?

The on-chain version of SaTT. An [AdPool](https://satt.com/guides/glossary#adpool) is an escrow contract created by a factory: the budget is locked in it, and only an [attestation](https://satt.com/guides/glossary#attestation) signed by the Oracle can release a reward to a creator. The advertiser can withdraw what is unspent; nothing else can leave the contract.

Contract details are on [Smart contracts](https://satt.com/contracts).

## How are fees calculated on-chain?

The fee depends on the funding token and is enforced by the contract on every payout:

| Funded in | Fee | Where it goes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SaTT | 5% | Half to the ecosystem, half burnt |
| Any other token (USDT, USDC…) | 15% | Half to an on-chain buy-back vault (buy SaTT and burn), half to the ecosystem |

Prices shown to creators are gross: the fee is deducted when the creator claims. Example: a 100 USDT reward pays 85 USDT net; a 100 SaTT reward pays 95 SaTT net.

## How do you test it on testnet?

The alpha uses BNB Smart Chain Testnet (chain id 97). [Testnet](https://satt.com/guides/glossary#testnet) tokens have no value:

1. Install a wallet such as MetaMask (see [Crypto wallets](https://satt.com/wallets)) and switch to BNB Testnet from the satt.com network menu.
2. Get free test BNB for gas at https://www.bnbchain.org/en/testnet-faucet.
3. Press **Get test SaTT** on [Public alpha](https://satt.com/alpha).
4. Create a pool in test SaTT (tSaTT), test USDT or test USDC, or join one as a creator.

Step-by-step: [Test the alpha on testnet](https://satt.com/guides/how-to/test-alpha-testnet).

## How do creators get paid in crypto?

A creator links a [verified account](https://satt.com/guides/glossary#verified-account) to their wallet, submits a post and claims from the pool page. Claims follow the [maturation and holdback](https://satt.com/guides/features/maturation-holdback#timeline) rules: nothing in the first 48 hours, and in performance pools at most one claim per 24 hours plus a final claim after the pool ends.

## What is needed before mainnet?

SaTT’s published exit criteria include: all automated checks passing on two consecutive testnet deploys, every alpha project tested end to end by a human in both editions with no open High bug, and follow-ups such as a minimum governance quorum and an oracle key separate from testnet.

## Key takeaways

- Each crypto AdPool is an escrow smart contract on BNB Smart Chain.
- Fee: 5% for SaTT-funded pools (half burnt), 15% for other tokens.
- Creator prices are gross; the fee is deducted at claim.
- The alpha runs on BNB Testnet (chain 97) with free test tokens.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need real BNB during the alpha?

No. Use test BNB from the BNB Chain testnet faucet for gas, and test SaTT from the Public alpha page.

### Can SaTT take the funds in a pool?

No. The contract pays creators only against an Oracle-signed claim, and only the pool owner can withdraw the unspent budget.

### Which wallets work?

Any wallet that supports BNB Smart Chain, for example MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, Rabby or a Ledger. See [wallet security tips](https://satt.com/guides/tips/wallet-security-tips).

## Related guides

- [How to test SaTT in the alpha with test funds](https://satt.com/guides/how-to/test-alpha-testnet)
- [SaTT in dollars: AdPools without crypto](https://satt.com/guides/features/dollar-edition)
- [How to claim your crypto earnings](https://satt.com/guides/how-to/claim-crypto-earnings)
- [Wallet security tips for SaTT crypto users](https://satt.com/guides/tips/wallet-security-tips)

## Official pages

- [Public alpha](https://satt.com/alpha)
- [Crypto wallets](https://satt.com/wallets)
- [Smart contracts](https://satt.com/contracts)

Glossary: https://satt.com/guides/glossary