Testnet Beta 1: Primordial

The Primordial Testnet is the latest iteration of the BlockDAG test network, designed to provide an enhanced environment for testing, development, and performance evaluation. This testnet introduces significant improvements in network efficiency, security, and developer tooling, ensuring a more robust blockchain ecosystem.

• New Testnet Explorer: https://primordial.bdagscan.com

• Previous Testnet Explorer: https://bdagscan.com

Objectives

The primary objectives of the Primordial Testnet include:

1. Enhanced Testing Environment: Providing a stable and scalable infrastructure for developers to test decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts before mainnet deployment.

2. Performance Optimization: Improving transaction throughput, reducing latency, and optimizing network resources for greater efficiency.

3. Security Enhancements: Strengthening the network’s resistance to vulnerabilities and potential exploits.

4. Ecosystem Growth: Enabling seamless interaction with new developer tools, wallets, and explorers for a streamlined user experience.

5. Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from developers and validators to test, report issues, and contribute to network improvements.

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Key Features

The Primordial Testnet introduces several critical improvements:

1. Scalability & Network Performance

2. Smart Contract Support

3. Developer Experience & Tooling

4. Block Explorer Enhancements

What’s New in the Primordial Explorer?

The Primordial Testnet Explorer introduces several advancements over the previous explorer:

1. Faster performance

2. Support for smart contracts

3. Support for smart contract verification

4. Support for top tokens

Support

we encourage all community members to provide feedback, report any issues, and share their suggestions. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected].