- Introduction
- Overall Description
- System Features & Functional Requirements
- External Interface Requirements
- Non-Functional Requirements
- Other Requirements
- Appendices
This Software Requirements Specification (SRS) defines the functional and non-functional requirements for Fiotech Faucet, a comprehensive testnet token distribution platform for the Fiotech ecosystem. The platform provides developers and users with free testnet tokens to test applications, smart contracts, and interact with the Fiotech ecosystem.
- Multi-token faucet supporting all Fiotech ecosystem testnet tokens
- Rate limiting and anti-abuse mechanisms
- User authentication and verification systems
- Developer tools and API access
- Educational resources and tutorials
- Integration with Fiotech development tools and services
- Analytics and monitoring for usage tracking
Note: Fiotech Faucet is designed to support ecosystem growth by providing easy access to testnet resources for developers and users.
| Term |
Definition |
| Faucet |
Service that distributes free testnet cryptocurrency tokens |
| Testnet |
Test network for blockchain development and testing |
| Rate Limiting |
Mechanism to control token distribution frequency |
| Anti-abuse |
Systems preventing exploitation and unfair token distribution |
| Captcha |
Challenge-response test to verify human users |
| API Endpoint |
Interface for programmatic access to faucet services |
| Testnet Tokens |
Non-valuable tokens used for testing on test networks |
| Smart Contract |
Self-executing contract for automated token distribution |
- IEEE Std 830-1998 – Recommended Practice for SRS
- Web3 Faucet Best Practices Guide
- Anti-bot and Security Framework Documentation
- Fiotech Technical Specification v1.0
- Fiotech IDE Technical Specification v1.0
Fiotech Faucet serves as the gateway for developers to access testnet resources:
- Developer Onboarding tool for easy ecosystem entry
- Multi-token Support for all Fiotech ecosystem tokens
- Educational Platform with tutorials and guides
- API Infrastructure for automated testing workflows
- Community Hub for developers and testers
- Analytics Dashboard for usage insights and optimization
- Token Distribution – Free testnet tokens for development and testing
- User Management – Authentication and verification systems
- Rate Limiting – Fair distribution with anti-abuse mechanisms
- API Services – Programmatic access for automated workflows
- Educational Content – Tutorials and documentation for new users
- Analytics & Monitoring – Usage tracking and system optimization
- Community Features – Developer communication and support
| ID |
Requirement |
Priority |
| FR-1 |
Distribute testnet FTC tokens to verified users |
Must |
| FR-2 |
Support all ecosystem testnet tokens (1USD, NFTs) |
Must |
| FR-3 |
Configurable distribution amounts per token type |
Must |
| FR-4 |
Automated distribution via smart contracts |
Should |
- FR-5: Social login (GitHub, Twitter, Discord) for developers
- FR-6: Wallet connection for direct token distribution
- FR-7: Captcha verification for human user validation
- FR-8: Developer verification for higher limits
- FR-9: Email verification for account security
| ID |
Requirement |
Priority |
| FR-10 |
Time-based rate limiting (24-hour cooldown) |
Must |
| FR-11 |
IP address and device fingerprinting |
Must |
| FR-12 |
Sybil attack prevention mechanisms |
Must |
| FR-13 |
Suspicious activity detection and blocking |
Should |
| FR-14 |
Manual review system for flagged requests |
Should |
- FR-15: RESTful API for programmatic token requests
- FR-16: API key management and authentication
- FR-17: Rate limiting for API endpoints
- FR-18: SDK libraries for popular programming languages
- FR-19: Webhook notifications for successful distributions
| ID |
Requirement |
Priority |
| FR-20 |
Interactive tutorials for new developers |
Should |
| FR-21 |
Documentation for all supported tokens |
Must |
| FR-22 |
Community forum integration |
Could |
| FR-23 |
Developer showcase and project gallery |
Could |
| FR-24 |
Integration with Fiotech IDE and tools |
Should |
- Web Application: Simple, intuitive interface for token requests
- API Documentation: Comprehensive developer documentation portal
- Admin Dashboard: System management and configuration interface
- Mobile Web: Responsive design for mobile device access
- Fiotech Testnet: Direct integration with testnet nodes
- Smart Contract Integration: Automated token distribution contracts
- Wallet Integration: Support for all major Web3 wallets
- Multi-network Support: Future expansion to other testnets
- Authentication Providers: OAuth integration with GitHub, Twitter, Discord
- Captcha Services: reCAPTCHA and hCaptcha integration
- Email Services: Automated email notifications and verification
- Analytics Services: Usage tracking and user behavior analysis
| Category |
Requirement |
Metric |
| Performance |
Token distribution ≤ 30 seconds; UI ≤ 2s |
P95 |
| Availability |
99.9% uptime with automated failover |
SLA |
| Security |
Anti-bot protection and fraud prevention |
Security |
| Scalability |
Handle 10K+ requests per hour |
Load Test |
| Usability |
≤ 3 clicks to receive testnet tokens |
UX Testing |
| Reliability |
Successful distribution rate ≥ 99% |
Monitoring |
- Multi-layered protection against automated abuse
- Machine learning models for suspicious activity detection
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Incident response procedures for security breaches
- Step-by-step guides for first-time users
- Video tutorials for common development scenarios
- Best practices documentation for testnet usage
- Community support channels and forums
- Automated token refill systems for contract balances
- Real-time monitoring and alerting systems
- Usage analytics and optimization insights
- Administrative tools for system configuration
| Token Type |
Distribution Amount |
Cooldown Period |
Use Cases |
| FTC (Testnet) |
100 tokens |
24 hours |
Gas fees, staking tests |
| 1USD (Testnet) |
1000 tokens |
24 hours |
DeFi protocol testing |
| Test NFTs |
5 NFTs |
7 days |
NFT marketplace testing |
| Game Tokens |
500 tokens |
12 hours |
Gaming dApp development |
| User Type |
Base Limit |
Enhanced Limit |
Requirements |
| Anonymous |
1x per 24h |
N/A |
Captcha verification |
| Verified Email |
1x per 12h |
N/A |
Email confirmation |
| GitHub Verified |
2x per 24h |
N/A |
Active GitHub profile |
| Developer |
5x per 24h |
10x per 24h |
Portfolio review |
| Endpoint |
Method |
Description |
Rate Limit |
/api/v1/request |
POST |
Request testnet tokens |
1/hour |
/api/v1/balance |
GET |
Check faucet balance |
10/min |
/api/v1/history |
GET |
User distribution history |
5/min |
/api/v1/status |
GET |
System status and health |
20/min |
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Bot Prevention
- reCAPTCHA v3 integration
- Device fingerprinting
- Behavioral analysis
- IP reputation checking
-
Abuse Detection
- Multiple account detection
- Unusual usage patterns
- Automated request patterns
- Geographic anomalies
-
Rate Limiting
- Per-user limits
- Per-IP limits
- Global system limits
- Dynamic adjustment based on usage
| Resource Type |
Content Examples |
Target Audience |
| Quick Start |
"Get Your First Testnet Tokens" |
New developers |
| Tutorials |
"Building Your First dApp" |
Intermediate devs |
| Best Practices |
"Testnet Security Guidelines" |
All developers |
| Advanced Guides |
"Automated Testing Workflows" |
Experienced devs |