A public test network for a blockchain, with worthless test tokens. Developers deploy and test smart contracts on testnet before mainnet. Major Ethereum testnets: Sepolia, Holesky. Testnet tokens are obtainable from “faucets” — services that distribute small amounts on request. Testnet activity is sometimes incentivised to qualify for future airdrops.
Testnet
A public test network for a blockchain, with worthless test tokens. Developers deploy and test smart contracts on testnet before mainnet. Major Ethereum testnets: Sepolia, Holesky. Testnet tokens are obtainable from "faucets" — services that distribute small amounts on request. Testnet activity is sometimes incentivised to qualify for future airdrops.
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