Boba BNB Testnet is an EVM‑equivalent Optimistic Rollup L2 anchored to BNB Chain that uses BOBA as the native gas token, letting developers safely deploy and benchmark dApps, cross-chain bridges, and Boba’s Hybrid Compute integrations. Typical testnet performance: ~2s L2 block time, hundreds of TPS in stress tests, and simple transfers costing under 0.001 BOBA in gas; activity and real‑time stats vary and should be verified on the network explorer.
Boba BNB Testnet is unique for its Hybrid Compute (smart contracts can call off‑chain APIs within a single transaction), BOBA‑native gas on a BNB‑aligned L2, and an LP‑based fast‑exit bridge that cuts withdrawals from the week‑long challenge window to minutes. Versus L1s like BNB Smart Chain (~3s blocks), Boba’s L2 targets ~2s blocks with materially lower per‑tx gas (<0.001 BOBA for simple transfers), enabling faster, cheaper test cycles while remaining fully compatible with MetaMask, Hardhat, and Foundry.
Boba BNB Testnet uses BOBA as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain BOBA by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge BOBA to Boba BNB Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Boba BNB Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Boba BNB 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 Boba BNB 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 BOBA on Boba BNB Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Boba BNB Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of BOBA to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.