Testnet is a test environment for blockchainAs a distributed ledger technology (DLT), a blockchain is a digital ledger that can create an immutable record of transactions.... Read More applications. It allows developers to experiment with new features or services without affecting the main network (MainnetMainnet is the term used to describe a fully developed and deployed blockchain protocol, meaning cryptocurrency transactions are broadcast, verified,... Read More). The purpose of a Testnet is to provide an experimental environment for users without risking their digital assetsDigital assets are items of value that can be stored and traded electronically, including cryptocurrencies, tokens, smart contracts, and other... Read More. A testnet blockchain mirrors the consensusConsensus allows a distributed system such as a blockchain to function as a decentralized peer-to-peer system without the need to... Read More protocolProtocols governing interactions on a blockchain network typically include rules for consensus, transaction validation, and guidelines for how users can... Read More of the Mainnet, allowing developers and others to experiment freely with operations such as transactions and smart contracts.
