A deprecated EVM-compatible testnet for the Ancient8 gaming Layer 2, using ETH gas and Chain ID 2863311531 to previously enable low-cost, high-throughput dApp testing.
Ancient8 Testnet (deprecated) was an EVM‑compatible Ethereum Layer 2 sandbox operated by Ancient8 for game‑centric dApp development, bridge trials, and infrastructure QA. It used ETH as gas and allowed teams to validate smart contracts, wallets, and indexers before moving to Ancient8’s active networks; it is now decommissioned, and its RPCs/faucets are no longer maintained.
It was unique for its game‑first focus and tight alignment with Ancient8’s developer tooling (e.g., SDKs for on‑chain gameplay, quest/loyalty integrations, and NFT workflows) while remaining fully compatible with standard Ethereum tools like MetaMask, Hardhat, and Foundry. Metrics highlight: because the testnet is deprecated, official explorers/telemetry are offline, so key performance figures (avg gas cost, block speed, TPS, on‑chain activity) are not available for reliable comparison; benchmark on Ancient8’s active mainnet or current testnet replacement instead.
Ancient8 Testnet (deprecated) uses ETH as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ETH by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge ETH to Ancient8 Testnet (deprecated), connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Ancient8 Testnet (deprecated) as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Ancient8 Testnet (deprecated) 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 Ancient8 Testnet (deprecated) 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 ETH on Ancient8 Testnet (deprecated), ensure your wallet is connected to the Ancient8 Testnet (deprecated) network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.