💻Testnet Launch

BlockDAG recently announced the imminent rollout of its Primordial Testnet in early 2025, a pivotal development in the roadmap toward the mainnet. This initiative invites users, developers, and miners to explore the network's functionalities, providing a crucial platform for testing, feedback, and evolution in the BlockDAG ecosystem.

Features

The Primordial Testnet rolls out several big upgrades:

  • Scalability & Performance Improvements

  • Full Smart Contract Support

  • Better Tools for Developers

  • Improved Block Explorer

New Updates

The latest version of the Testnet Explorer brings some exciting upgrades:

  • Improved speed and smoother performance

  • Now supports smart contracts out of the box

  • Built-in tools to verify smart contracts easily

  • Compatible with leading tokens on the network

Empowering Innovation: The Beta Testnet is crafted to validate the resilience, security, and performance of BlockDAG’s blockchain under varied conditions, while also serving as an incubator for innovation. Developers are encouraged to utilize this environment to create applications and smart contracts, taking advantage of the advanced DAG-based Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism designed for high-speed, parallel transaction processing.

Extensive Development Toolkit: Participants have access to a robust suite of tools and resources to enhance their development and testing experience. This includes:

  • BlockDAG Explorer: A tool for tracking transactions and blocks in real-time, accessible at BDAGScan.

  • Integrated Development Environment: The Primordial IDE supports seamless coding, testing, and deployment of smart contracts.

  • Interactive Applications: The testnet is equipped with an intuitive DApp and setup wizard, designed to simplify navigation and interaction for users.

Dedicated Support and Comprehensive Documentation

BlockDAG ensures that all queries and technical issues are efficiently managed through its Freshdesk platform. Comprehensive documentation is also available to guide users through testnet operations, feature utilization, and troubleshooting.

BlockDAG’s Beta Primordial Testnet represents more than just a testing environment; it is a step towards realizing a scalable, secure, and decentralized blockchain infrastructure. BlockDAG invites developers, miners, and blockchain enthusiasts to participate in this critical phase, contribute to the evolution of the platform, and help forge a groundbreaking blockchain experience.

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