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Find out more about the Aleph Zero testnet or interact with it directly. Don't mistake it for mainnet though!
Launch the Testnet
Find out more about the Aleph Zero testnet or interact with it directly. Don't mistake it for mainnet though!
Launch the TestnetTestnet is a part of our development process. Initially, new features are deployed to Aleph Zero internal devnet. Later on, they're moved to testnet, where we can battle-test different solutions together with our community.
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Validators are crucial for building decentralized networks, which is why we want to offer rewards for hosting
a node on Aleph Zero.
This is just the beginning! We will be communicating exciting news as soon as we know about it.
Aleph Zero is a public blockchain that has been designed to offer superior speed, security, and scalability. It boasts a DAG-based consensus protocol and an integration with customized Substrate modules. The protocol is also distinguished for being peer-reviewed and garnering academic support.
Only ten nodes will operate at this stage. The first feature revealed is native token transfer. Our first step towards operability!
25 nodes will function. The network will be hosted by AZF, CC, and validators chosen from an authority list. We will update the authority list every couple of days. At this stage, smart contracts will be implemented.
100 validator nodes with random selection. Validators are required to stake coins (provided by AZF to everyone on the authority list). Features? Wrapped coins, bridges, DEX, and more.
At this stage, the validator list will include 200 entities, including select members of the public. DAO treasury voting will be introduced, and smart-contract-based bridges to popular network will be created.
For those of you that have nerves of steel, we offer an exciting Bug Bounty program that will allow you to explore our protocol and help us find the weak links in the network.
Staying in the loop is easy with early access. Be the first to find out about the newest features being introduced and all the exciting collaborations that come our way.
Decentralized networks cannot operate without validators. Knowing this, we would like to show our appreciation through the validator award program. Find out more here.
We are fortunate to have a strong community keeping our backs. We are grateful for their support and would like to share what they have to say as their voice matters for us!
It's the birthday of a monster. Aleph Zero Testnet is blazingly fast!
Aleph Zero is a masterpiece in privacy-preserving distributed ledger technology development.
The Aleph Zero team has made exceptional progress on their product.
"I have been in crypto since 2014 and I have invested in many projects throughout the years. I recently joined $AZERO community, and their purpose and fundamentals for the project are shocking me. $AZERO is going to be a revolution in the space."
With the launch of Aleph Zero’s testnet last month, we’ve seen extensive interest and $TZERO transactions being executed every 10 seconds on average. As we move forward with building and launching the next levels of the testnet, we’d like to share our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Setting up a testnet is a difficult process that isn't just about delivering a product, it's also a great educational tool for our development team to troubleshoot every single aspect of the protocol before launching the mainnet. Before moving on to the next level we want to bulletproof every network feature. We will be announcing the launch of a new level 7-14 days in advance, but only once we are 100% sure that the current level is running without a catch.
An incentive program will be launched to battle-test new features. To be up to date with the details on how to take part in this process remember to follow us on our communication channels for sign-up announcements.
The validator authority list will be centrally managed by our project team and it is going to be run on an invite-only basis. To ensure smooth collaboration and to maximize network uptime we have decided to cooperate with professional validators only. To become a part of the list we are going to favor diversity and professionalism. A sign-up form will soon be readily available for you to put forth your candidacy.
The testnet will become open to the public as we move from Level 2 to Level 3. Sign-ups will be open beforehand. This will be communicated through our communication channels.
It will be possible to run a node through AWS, but only a limited number of validators will be permitted to do so. You can check out the hardware recommendations and requirements here.
As we progress through our four testnet levels more participants will be invited to take part in this exciting process. The exact number of participants cannot be stated at this stage as it will depend on our operational support capabilities We can use all the help we can get so if you'd be interested in assisting our DevOps team, please contact us via alephzero.org/careers. A more detailed roadmap regarding the number of participants that will take place can be found here.
The Aleph Zero faucet is available at http://faucet.alephzero.org/
The Aleph Zero testnet is available at https://testwallet.alephzero.org/
We are planning a thrilling bug bounty program for the talented bug hunters among our followers. Announcements will be coming down the pipeline soon.
