An EVM-compatible testnet for the Bifrost Network (chain ID 49088), using BFC as gas and enabling low-cost development with built-in cross-chain interoperability for multichain dApps.
Bifrost Testnet is a public, EVM‑compatible sandbox for the Bifrost (BFC) network where developers safely build and validate cross‑chain bridges and omnichain dApps before mainnet deployment. Typical use cases include testing cross‑chain messaging/relayers, liquidity routing, gas‑abstracted meta‑transactions, and contract audits with faucet BFC. As of Sep 2025, explorer snapshots indicate sub‑cent average gas costs, ~2–3s block times, and burst TPS in the hundreds, offering faster iteration than Ethereum Sepolia (~12s blocks).
Bifrost Testnet is unique for its native cross‑chain interoperability: a unified SDK and relayer framework for multi‑chain calls, programmable bridge primitives, and BFC‑based gas abstraction for meta‑tx flows. It pairs EVM tooling (Hardhat/Foundry/Remix) with deterministic finality, a public faucet, and monitoring APIs, streamlining bridge development end‑to‑end. Compared with typical EVM testnets, it emphasizes lower average gas, shorter block intervals, and higher stress‑tested TPS/activity; check the official site for live metrics and explorer links (https://bifrostnetwork.com).
Bifrost Testnet uses BFC as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain BFC by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge BFC to Bifrost Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Bifrost Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Bifrost 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 Bifrost 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 BFC on Bifrost Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Bifrost Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of BFC to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.