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  1. Testnet

Zen Testnet

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The Sia Foundation has made a test environment available for users wishing to test hardforks, software developments, and integration within the Sia ecosystem via the Zen Testnet.

The Zen Testnet offers a secure environment to experiment with renterd, hostd, and walletdand explore the capabilities of Siacoin without the risk of losing real Siacoins, but also with no real-world value.

Running testnet

Running our software on the testnet is similar to running it on the mainnet. First, download the binary for , , or from our official website. Then, follow the same setup instructions for , or , up until the point of running the software.

For Linux or macOS users, then simply run the software with the testnet runtime flag:

renterd --network=zen
hostd --network=zen
walletd --network=zen

Windows users can run the executable with a similar flag:

renterd -network=zen
hostd -network=zen
walletd -network=zen

Funding your testnet address

With the availability of zSC, the provides a convenient way to acquire zSC by simply providing your Sia wallet's address.

Once on the page, enter a Sia wallet address of either renterd, hostd, or walletd , then enter the amount of Zen Siacoins (zSC) you wish to fund that address with.

It might take a minute or two for your wallet to be funded and for the transaction to appear in its transactions list.

Block Explorer

Our web-based block explorer and analytics tool is tailored for the Sia network. This comprehensive platform offers users a wide range of insights into the intricacies of the Siacoin network.

Visit , our block explorer, to gain valuable insights into the testnet's activity, view transaction history, and monitor block confirmations.

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