What are testnets & how do they work?

What are testnets? Testnets are test blockchain networks that act and perform similarly to the main networks (mainnets) they are associated with. Since they operate on separate ledgers from the mainnet, the coins on a testnet have no connection to transactions and value on the mainnet.

What is a test-NetConnection cmdlet?

Displays diagnostic information for a connection. The Test-NetConnection cmdlet displays diagnostic information for a connection. It supports ping test, TCP test, route tracing, and route selection diagnostics.

Can you use a TESTNET on a mainnet?

That’s where testnets come in. Testnets provide free cryptocurrency you can use to pay for gas fees. Since this free cryptocurrency has no value, we can’t use it in the mainnet. To put it simply, you should test your smart contracts on a testnet before deploying them on the mainnet.

Why do smart contracts use testnets?

By simulating the mainnet environment, testnets offer a realistic representation of real-world conditions, complete with network latency, gas fees, and other factors that impact the performance of smart contracts.