Testnet

Looking to test on Cartha testnet before going to mainnet? The testnet environment allows you to experiment with all features without risking real funds.

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Why Use Testnet?

• ✅ Free to use - No real TAO or USDC required

• ✅ Safe experimentation - Test strategies without financial risk

• ✅ Full functionality - All features identical to mainnet

• ✅ Learning environment - Understand the system before committing real funds

Testnet Resources

• Testnet Overview - Complete testnet documentation

• Miner Guide (Testnet) - How to run miners on testnet

• Validator Guide (Testnet) - How to run validators on testnet

• Cartha Interface (Testnet) - Web interface for testnet

Quick Comparison

Feature	Testnet	Mainnet
Network	Bittensor testnet	Bittensor finney
Subnet UID	78	35
EVM Chain	Base Sepolia	Base Mainnet
Tokens	Testnet tokens (no value)	Real tokens (real value)
Cost	Free (testnet TAO)	Requires real TAO
Validator Whitelist	Not required	Required