| Chain ID | Type | Status | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unigrid-testnet-5 | testnet |
Active | v0.0.15 |
Testnet |
| unigrid-testnet-4 | testnet |
Deprecated | v0.0.10 |
Testnet |
| unigrid-testnet-3 | testnet |
Deprecated | v0.0.9 |
Testnet |
| unigrid-testnet-2 | testnet |
Deprecated | v0.0.8 |
Testnet |
| unigrid-testnet-1 | testnet |
Deprecated | v0.0.1 |
Testnet |
Testnets are specialized blockchain environments designed specifically for testing and development purposes. Unlike the live blockchain, known as the mainnet, testnets offer a safe and isolated space where developers can experiment with new code, features, and functionalities without the risk of impacting the actual blockchain or its real-world assets.
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Sandbox Environment: Testnets serve as a sandbox, providing a realistic blockchain experience for testing. Here, developers can freely test their applications, smart contracts, and various blockchain interactions without the fear of costly mistakes or loss of real assets.
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Persistent Nature: Most testnets are persistent, meaning they are maintained over extended periods. This longevity allows for continuous development cycles, long-term experiments, and stability in testing environments.
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Integrated Services: To enhance the testing experience, testnets often include a range of integrated services:
- Relayers: These are services that facilitate communication and asset transfer between different testnets or between a testnet and the mainnet.
- Frontends: User interfaces are provided to interact with the testnet, allowing for easy testing of blockchain functionalities from a user's perspective.
- Explorers: Blockchain explorers specific to testnets help in tracking transactions, blocks, and other on-chain activities, enabling detailed analysis and debugging.
- Snapshot Services: These services capture the state of the testnet at specific intervals, useful for resetting tests or analyzing historical data.
- Risk-Free Testing: Testnets offer a risk-free zone to conduct trials and errors, crucial for the development and fine-tuning of blockchain projects.
- Network Testing: They provide an environment to test the network's response to changes, like upgrades or forks, before implementation on the mainnet.
- Learning and Education: Testnets are excellent tools for education and training, allowing new developers to learn blockchain technologies without financial risks.
Testnets are an indispensable part of the blockchain development ecosystem. By simulating the conditions of the mainnet while eliminating risks, they play a critical role in ensuring the robustness, security, and efficiency of blockchain solutions.
| Chain ID | unigrid-testnet-5 |
|---|---|
| Paxd version | v0.0.15 |
| Genesis | genesis.json |
| RPC | https://rpc-two-testnet.unigrid.org/ |
| gRPC | grpc-testnet.unigrid.org:9090 |
| REST | https://rest-two-testnet.unigrid.org/ |
| Faucet | UGD faucet |
| Explorer | https://explorer-devnet.unigrid.org/ |
| Node | ID |
|---|---|
| Unigrid Seed | 96de577a45c68d8d539236334eb097515b63c70a@207.180.254.48:26656 e339ab8163a2774fccbc78ff09ffbf0991adc310@38.242.156.2:26656 06ed85d8b34ca3a4275072894fc297dce416b708@194.233.95.48:26656 fe420bfcff68beff824d9777bfe6ce1aa4cf8f43@149.102.133.13:26656 |
Add the Node ID in your p2p.seeds section of you config.toml:
in our automated script these are passed in during paxd startup: Install Guide
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### P2P Configuration Options ###
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[p2p]
# ...
# Comma separated list of seed nodes to connect to
seeds = "96de577a45c68d8d539236334eb097515b63c70a@207.180.254.48:26656,8cc2192d6de0936632e0818c3b030a465a40d2dc@149.102.133.13:26656,06ed85d8b34ca3a4275072894fc297dce416b708@194.233.95.48:26656,06ed85d8b34ca3a4275072894fc297dce416b708@194.233.95.48:26656"🚰 Faucet The unigrid-testnet faucet is available via our discord server
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