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What are Mainnet & Testnet?

Mainnet

A mainnet (Main Network) is the stable version of the blockchain. The mainnet is the operational blockchain network of a cryptocurrency project that facilitates real transactions and operations involving the native cryptocurrency. Also, The mainnet is the live, production-ready blockchain network that allows users to send, receive, and store the native cryptocurrency. It is the backbone of the cryptocurrency project and where all the real economic activity occurs.

Testnet 

A testnet (Test Network) is an experimental network where developers can create, test, modify functionalities and monitor the blockchain network performance.

 

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