An Ethereum-compatible testnet enabling low-cost, risk-free deployment and testing of smart contracts and dApps using ETH gas, identified by Chain ID 9897.
Arena-Z Testnet is an EVM-compatible testing network for the Arena-Z cross-chain bridge that uses ETH as the native gas token. It lets developers safely validate cross-chain asset transfers, message-passing workflows, upgrade rehearsals, and relayer behavior without mainnet risk. As of 2025-09-24, official performance metrics (average gas cost, block speed, TPS, and network activity) are not publicly published; check the project’s explorer or docs when available for side-by-side comparisons.
Arena-Z Testnet is unique because it is purpose-built for bridge quality assurance rather than acting as a general-purpose L1/L2, providing an EVM environment aligned with Arena-Z’s cross-chain architecture and ETH-based tooling. This specialization enables realistic end-to-end testing of bridging, messaging, and relayer flows with minimal overhead; however, public benchmarks for average gas cost, block speed, TPS, and activity have not been released as of 2025-09-24.
Arena-Z Testnet 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 Arena-Z Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Arena-Z Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Arena-Z 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 Arena-Z 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 ETH on Arena-Z Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Arena-Z Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.