An EVM-compatible, privacy-focused testnet (Chain ID 1398243) for Automata Network, enabling decentralized attestation and MEV-resistant transactions while using ATA as gas for developer experimentation.
Automata Testnet is a public, EVM-compatible network that uses ATA as the native gas token and lets developers trial privacy-first, MEV-resistant, and cross-chain features before mainnet. Typical use cases include testing bridges and interchain apps that rely on Automata Witness (decentralized attestation of off-chain and cross-chain events), MEV-safe order flow via Conveyor, and intent-based automation. For performance comparison, official stable metrics (average gas cost, block speed, TPS, activity) vary across testnet phases and resets; check the explorer/status via ata.network for current figures before benchmarking.
Its differentiator is a modular attestation layer (Witness) that produces verifiable proofs for Web2, off-chain, and cross-chain events, enabling trust-minimized bridging and programmable on-chain actions without bespoke light clients. It also integrates MEV mitigation (Conveyor fair ordering) and privacy-preserving middleware (e.g., 1RPC private routing) with standard EVM tooling and ATA-denominated gas. While designed for low fees and fast finality, testnet metrics like average gas, block time, TPS, and activity are non-final and change between phases—use the live explorer to compare against other networks.
Automata Testnet uses ATA as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ATA by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge ATA to Automata Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Automata Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Automata 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 Automata 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 ATA on Automata Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Automata Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ATA to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.