I'm curious about the number of
Bitcoin testnets that currently exist. I want to know how many different test environments are available for developers to experiment with Bitcoin.
7 answers
Federico
Mon Dec 23 2024
Testnet2 marked the first reset of the testnet with a unique genesis block.
Lorenzo
Mon Dec 23 2024
This reset was necessitated due to individuals attempting to trade testnet coins for real money.
Chiara
Mon Dec 23 2024
Such activities undermined the integrity of the testnet's purpose.
Filippo
Mon Dec 23 2024
Three generations of testnet have been introduced over time.
Moonshadow
Mon Dec 23 2024
Each generation represents a significant advancement in the development process.