A blockchain’s production network, where real value is transferred. Contrasts with testnet — a public test network with worthless test tokens. New protocols typically launch on testnet for community testing, then move to mainnet when stable. “Mainnet launch” is a common project milestone.
Mainnet
A blockchain's production network, where real value is transferred. Contrasts with testnet — a public test network with worthless test tokens. New protocols typically launch on testnet for community testing, then move to mainnet when stable. "Mainnet launch" is a common project milestone.
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