Testnet

Local

To test and build on top of Archethic network, we encourage people to test with a local instance.

Installation

• Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/archethic-foundation/archethic-node.git

• Setup the dev environment:

  • Install Elixir
  • Install NodeJS
  • Install GMP

• Fetch the dependencies

mix deps.get

• Build web assets

cd assets ; npm install; cd -

• Start instance

iex -S mix

Get some funds

To be able to fund some addresses, the development mode of the running enable the testnet faucet.

1. Funding

   Browse to the http://localhost:4000/faucet and enter any address to send funds to.

   It should transfer 100 UCO to the given address.

2. Check the balance

   Go to http://localhost:4000/explorer/transaction/{TYPE_YOUR_ADDRESS_IN_HEXADECIMAL}

   It should display 100 unspent outputs (in the "Ledger inputs" section)

Public

Public testnet is available at https://testnet.archethic.net

Get some funds

You can then go the faucet to get free UCOs to experiment the Archethic network