Testnet

A testnet serves as a sandbox or testing environment for a blockchain network, commonly accessible for development purposes before a mainnet launch. Developers use testnets to ensure the security and functionality of the blockchain system align with its intended design. After auditing and pressure-testing the testnet, developers make necessary fixes or add new features to the project’s mainnet before its official launch. Testnets are distinct from mainnets and typically lack the ability to broadcast or verify network transactions in the same manner.