TESTNET
An alternative blockchain developers use to test applications.
Sui Bridge Launches on Testnet with Incentive Program for Participants
Sui Bridge goes live on Testnet with incentives for testers. Secure and seamless asset transfers between Ethereum and Sui.
EigenLayer Launches Rewards MVP on Holesky Testnet
EigenLayer unveils its MVP Rewards experience on Holesky, enabling AVS's to integrate and test rewards.
EOS Network Launches Antelope Spring Beta-1 on Testnet
The EOS Network Foundation unveils its Antelope Spring Beta-1 on the testnet, marking a significant leap forward in their blockchain technology.
Cronos (CRO) zkEVM Testnet Successfully Upgrades to 'Tethys'
Cronos zkEVM Testnet has successfully upgraded to 'Tethys', marking a crucial milestone for the launch of Cronos zkEVM mainnet.
Immutable's zkEVM Marches Towards Mainnet with a Series of Milestones
Immutable progresses towards the Mainnet launch of its zkEVM, underpinned by a series of strategic milestones and a growing gaming ecosystem. The journey encompasses a testnet launch, re-genesis, the imminent mainnet release, and future dedicated app chains and prover integration, setting the stage for a robust gaming arena on the Ethereum blockchain.
Marathon Digital Admits to Mining an Invalid Bitcoin Block
Marathon Digital Holdings encountered a setback as it mined an invalid block on the Bitcoin network due to an internal bug amidst an operational optimization experiment. The company acknowledged the error and praised Bitcoin's self-corrective security measures.
Ethereum Developers Discuss Upcoming Testnet and Upgrade Plans
Ethereum's All Core Developers Consensus (ACDC) call #118 on September 21, 2023, focused on preparations for Devnet-9, the second testnet for the Cancun/Deneb upgrade. The call revealed client readiness, Dencun-related tests, EIP 4788 deployment, and a tentative launch sequence for Dencun. The call also discussed the timing of testing and the launch sequence for Dencun on different testnets. The insights highlight the community's efforts to ensure Ethereum's smooth progression.
Venom Foundation Announces the Release of its Public Testnet
Venom, a Layer-1 blockchain that operates out of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), today announced that its public testnet is officially live. The milestone marks a significant accomplishment in Venom’s roadmap as it prepares to launch on mainnet. Along with the testnet launch, Venom has also unveiled a host of in-house developed decentralized applications as part of its growing ecosystem.
Ethereum Testnet Successfully Upgrades for Upcoming Shanghai Hard Fork
Ethereum's Sepolia testnet has undergone a successful upgrade simulating the upcoming Shanghai hard fork expected to take place on the mainnet in March. The upgrade, called "Shapella", allows validators to withdraw their staked Ether and rewards on the execution layer.
Ethereum’s Zinken Testnet Launch Is a Huge Success, Buterin Says “Scalability Will Go Up” on Eth 2.0
Ethereum developers have finally achieved a successful testnet release with Zinken.
Ethereum to Launch Another Testnet for ETH 2.0 After Spadina Fails to Achieve Finality
Ethereum developers announced that they will be launching another testnet next week, dubbed Zinken, following the low participation rate on Spadina.
Ethereum Devs Launch Spadina Testnet, What Needs to be Perfected for ETH 2.0?
Ethereum developers have launched a short-term testnet, dubbed Spadina, in preparation for Ethereum 2.0 mainnet.
Ethereum’s Medalla Experiences Critical Bug, but Prysmatic Labs Says ETH 2.0 Launch Is Unaffected
One of the top client teams staking on Ethereum 2.0 testnet announced that the crash that recently occurred was a learning experience and was salvaged.
Ethereum Uncovers Blockchain Bugs to Stabilize Medalla Testnet
Ethereum developers discussed the technical issues that went wrong during the launch of Medalla testnet and that could have been improved to make the release smoother.
Ethereum, Cardano and Other Altcoins Slandered by Blockstream CEO as Ponzi Schemes
Blockstream CEO Adam Back publicly stated that Ethereum and other altcoins were Ponzi schemes, angering Ethereum co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Charles Hoskinson.