Testnet, Testing Network

Definition

A global testing environment in which developers can obtain and spend satoshis that have no real-world value on a network that is very similar to the Bitcoin mainnet.

Synonyms

• Testnet

Not To Be Confused With

• Regtest (a local testing environment where developers can control block generation)

Links

• Testnet mode — Bitcoin.org Developer Examples

• Testnet — Bitcoin Wiki

• Get testnet bitcoins — Testnet Faucet