# The Mainnet Alpha Waitlist is Now Open **Published by:** [Ethereal](https://blog.ethereal.trade/) **Published on:** 2025-09-12 **URL:** https://blog.ethereal.trade/the-mainnet-alpha-waitlist-is-now-open ## Content Ethereal will soon enter Mainnet Alpha! This is another exciting milestone for Ethereal and will mark the beginning of its mainnet rollout. As of today, the mainnet waitlist is live for sign ups. Users can also boost their position on the waitlist by referring friends.How it worksOnce launched, access to trading on Ethereal mainnet will be determined by users’ Waitlist Score. Higher scores correspond to higher positions in the mainnet waitlist. Authentic referral activity between now and launch can improve waitlist positioning, which can be monitored using the Ethereal app.Season Zero ParticipantsThe waitlist has been initialized with all Season Zero participants scored based on Season Zero participation, as well as other onchain metrics. These scores can be boosted with authentic referral activity. Joining the WaitlistConnect wallet at https://deposit.ethereal.trade/waitlistShare referral link with traders privately and publiclyTrack position on the leaderboardWhat’s Next? Epoch 2 will follow the waitlist. Those granted access from Mainnet Alpha Waitlist will be the first to trade on mainnet and earn Ethereal trading points. Users will be onboarded in waves based on their waitlist position. Keep checking the app and referring friends to improve your ranking.Stay up to date with the latest news and developments by following us on our socials and joining the Ethereal community on Discord: Mirror Ethereal App Twitter / X Discord ## Publication Information - [Ethereal](https://blog.ethereal.trade/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://blog.ethereal.trade/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@etherealdex): Subscribe to updates - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/etherealdex): Follow on Twitter