An EVM-compatible blockchain testnet, LayerK Testnet uses native LYK and Chain ID 529370 to provide a developer-focused environment for testing smart contracts.
LayerK Testnet is an EVM-compatible network using LYK as the native gas token, built for safe dApp iteration and cross-chain bridge dry runs before mainnet. Typical workflows include deploying and upgrading smart contracts, testing wallet/indexer integrations, and running end-to-end bridging with faucet-funded transactions. As of Sep 2025, official averages for gas cost, block speed, TPS, and activity are not published; expect near‑zero effective gas via faucet, seconds‑level blocks, and variable TPS, and verify live stats via https://thirdweb.com/529370 or the network explorer.
LayerK Testnet stands out for first-class Thirdweb integration (SDKs, dashboard deploys, storage, and managed RPC) and a stable chain configuration (chain ID 529370) that simplifies CI/CD, automated testing, and network switching. Compared with congested public testnets, it typically offers lower effective fees (faucet LYK) and consistent seconds‑level block intervals while maintaining full EVM equivalence for seamless migrations. For apples‑to‑apples benchmarking, track average gas per tx, block time, TPS, and activity on its explorer, as no canonical SLA metrics are publicly posted as of Sep 2025.
LayerK Testnet uses LYK as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain LYK by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge LYK to LayerK Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select LayerK Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on LayerK Testnet you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add LayerK Testnet to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send LYK on LayerK Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the LayerK Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of LYK to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
