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What is a testnet? The blockchain testing ground explained

Crypto.News Published 01.08.2026 08:52

A testnet is a separate blockchain network that mirrors a production chain’s rules and functionality but uses tokens with no monetary value. It is where developers break things, test upgrades,…

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