ℹ️ Introduction To Stellar Test Networks
Stellar offers dedicated test networks to help developers safely build, test, and experiment without using real assets. These environments replicate mainnet behavior but operate with test tokens and development-focused infrastructure.
Testnet: The Stellar Testnet is ideal for everyday development. It mirrors mainnet functionality, allowing you to simulate real-world interactions without financial risk.
- Use Friendbot (Stellar’s faucet) to fund accounts instantly.
- Perfect for testing transactions, payments, and integrations.
- No real XLM is required.
Futurenet: Futurenet is a special test network that includes upcoming, experimental features not yet available on the standard testnet or mainnet.
- Best for developers working on smart contracts or future protocol upgrades.
- Allows you to test how apps will behave with future functionality before it's fully deployed.
Both networks are essential tools for Stellar developers looking to build secure, forward-compatible applications.
🏗️ Available Stellar Test Networks
Stellar Testnet
Stellar Futurenet
