# Shiden Network AMA **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [January 28, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607 "2021-01-28T13:17:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sota](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sota/32/1610_2.png) [@sota](https://forum.astar.network/u/sota)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/1 "2021-01-28T13:17:06Z")
Ask me anything about Shiden Network!! > **[Announcing Shiden Network, a Kusama Parachain of Plasm Network](https://medium.com/plasm-network/announcing-shiden-network-a-kusama-parachain-of-plasm-network-6654175959d2?source=collection_home---4------0-----------------------)** > > Follow Shiden Network on Twitter ---
**Author:** ![chysen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/cab0a1/32.png) [@chysen](https://forum.astar.network/u/chysen)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/2 "2021-01-28T13:27:56Z")
Will current PLM holders get SDN tokens, like an air drop? Or do we need to trade our PLM for SDN? ---
**Author:** ![Maarten](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/maarten/32/4735_2.png) [@Maarten](https://forum.astar.network/u/Maarten)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/3 "2021-01-28T15:05:04Z")
If you hold an amount of PLM in your wallet you will get that same amount in SDN! It will be at ratio 1:1 ---
**Author:** ![ryanhockey5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e495f1/32.png) [@ryanhockey5](https://forum.astar.network/u/ryanhockey5)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/4 "2021-01-28T17:56:04Z")
What is the need for Shiden Network? What benefits does it provide to Plasm eco? How does each work with each other? ---
**Author:** ![Maarten](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/maarten/32/4735_2.png) [@Maarten](https://forum.astar.network/u/Maarten)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/5 "2021-01-28T18:54:09Z")
Our main goal is still to become the first parachain on Polkadot but to achieve that; we need to run a canary network on Kusama. Shiden Network is a canary network that acts as an R&D chain of Plasm Network. All developments will be launched first on Shiden Network before implementing Plasm Network like Polkadot is doing with Kusama. ---
**Author:** ![geof7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/geof7/32/30_2.png) [@geof7](https://forum.astar.network/u/geof7)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2021, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/6 "2021-01-28T21:08:29Z")
> β€œLockdrops” means that participants who joined our previous ETH lockdrop can get SDN tokens at the Shiden Network genesis. Thank you for your **thoughtfulness** to those who decided to go in at an earlier stage. It means so much. πŸ™ ---
**Author:** ![Valdemar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9d8465/32.png) [@Valdemar](https://forum.astar.network/u/Valdemar)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/7 "2021-01-29T02:08:32Z")
do you just need to keep the tokens on your wallet to get a CDN? or will they need to be requested ---
**Author:** ![johan123z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/48db29/32.png) [@johan123z](https://forum.astar.network/u/johan123z)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/8 "2021-01-29T02:08:34Z")
Hello, is there something to do? Or will we instantly receive the tokens? ---
**Author:** ![sota](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sota/32/1610_2.png) [@sota](https://forum.astar.network/u/sota)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/9 "2021-01-29T02:09:27Z")
The name of the token is SDN. Tokens will be distributed at the geesis of Shiden Network. Nothing you need to do. ---
**Author:** ![yarrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/d07c76/32.png) [@yarrow](https://forum.astar.network/u/yarrow)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/10 "2021-01-29T04:34:14Z")
What can we do to support this network? πŸ‘ ---
**Author:** ![sota](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sota/32/1610_2.png) [@sota](https://forum.astar.network/u/sota)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/11 "2021-01-29T09:36:40Z")
We will launch Shiden next month and you have several ways to support the network. 1. The best way is to develop dApps on Shiden Network 2. Another way is to run a validator node. 3. The 3rd way is to spread Shiden Network to the world. Learn more about the token economics and utilities here. > **[Token Economics](https://docs.plasmnet.io/learn/token-economics)** ---
**Author:** ![Tsukermann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ebca7d/32.png) [@Tsukermann](https://forum.astar.network/u/Tsukermann)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/12 "2021-01-29T15:47:36Z")
I have PLM in my wallet on [apps.plasmnet.io](http://apps.plasmnet.io) What I need else to get SDN air drop? ---
**Author:** ![Maarten](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/maarten/32/4735_2.png) [@Maarten](https://forum.astar.network/u/Maarten)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/13 "2021-01-29T15:57:58Z")
You don’t have to do anything. As soon Shiden is launched you will see $SDN in your wallet on this network. Same amount as $PLM on Plasm Network. ---
**Author:** ![sota](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sota/32/1610_2.png) [@sota](https://forum.astar.network/u/sota)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2021, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/15 "2021-02-03T10:38:33Z")
We are doing our best to launch in Feb. ---
**Author:** ![spidey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@spidey](https://forum.astar.network/u/spidey)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/16 "2021-02-03T18:57:48Z")
Can I ask what are the differences between Plasm network and Shiden network from a technical standpoint? I understand Plasm network is focussing on Layer 2, Interoperability and Connecting Daaps across multiple blockchains and ecosystems. What would shiden network be supporting and how will it differ from Plasm network Utility wise? Thanks As always I thank the team for rewarding PLM lockdrop holder with SDN tokens in 1:1 ratio. Great to see early users being rewarded πŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Maarten](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/maarten/32/4735_2.png) [@Maarten](https://forum.astar.network/u/Maarten)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/17 "2021-02-03T19:09:10Z")
Shiden will be the canary network from Plasm. Like Kusama is from Polkadot. From technical standpoint they will do the same but on a different chain. Everything will be live tested on Shiden before going live on mainnet Plasm. Hope thats clear πŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![chickenpie347](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/chickenpie347/32/312_2.png) [@chickenpie347](https://forum.astar.network/u/chickenpie347)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/18 "2021-02-11T15:53:49Z")
A few questions: 1. Will SDN be transferable? 2. Will third lockdrop participants also get SDN? 3. Are there auctions on Kusama network similar to Polkadot? ---
**Author:** ![Maarten](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/maarten/32/4735_2.png) [@Maarten](https://forum.astar.network/u/Maarten)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/19 "2021-02-11T16:52:07Z")
Hi chickenpie πŸ™‚ 1. Yes they will, they will not be locked. 2. Those who will get $SDN are - Does who already have PLM in their wallet - Only does who participate in the Kusama PLO 1. Yes they are, Kusama will be a real life testing before going to Polkadot πŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Kenzoxus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e95f7d/32.png) [@Kenzoxus](https://forum.astar.network/u/Kenzoxus)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/21 "2021-03-18T00:27:08Z")
Will Ethereum projects (ex: GRT) build their own projects onto Shiden or will they generally build a testnet / canary no-value version of their project onto Shiden, with the real version on Plasm? ---
**Author:** ![sota](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.astar.network/sota/32/1610_2.png) [@sota](https://forum.astar.network/u/sota)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607/22 "2021-03-18T00:40:04Z")
Here is the process 1. Build dApps on Dusty Network 2. Build dApps on Rococo Plasm Parachain (Polkadot testnet) 3. Build dApps on Shiden Network 4. Build dApps on Plasm Network [Next page](https://forum.astar.network/t/shiden-network-ama/607.md?page=2)