What Is Testnet?

By

Jake Morr

on

December 6, 2024

Testnet is an alternative Bitcoin blockchain used exclusively for testing and development purposes. Unlike Bitcoin's main network (livenet), testnet coins carry no real-world value, allowing developers to experiment without financial risk. It operates parallel to the main Bitcoin blockchain and is reset periodically to aid robust testing. Developers can activate testnet using specific flags or configurations.

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