An EVM-compatible testnet for Core Blockchain, Testnet 2 (Chain ID 1114), enabling Satoshi Plus consensus testing and smart contract deployments using tCORE2.
Core Blockchain Testnet 2 is the second public EVM-compatible staging network for Core, mirroring mainnet’s Satoshi Plus (Bitcoin‑aligned + DPoS) consensus and using tCORE2 as a valueless gas token. It’s built for pre‑production deployments, cross‑chain bridge/message testing, wallet/RPC integrations, and fee/performance experiments with faucet funding. Key performance metrics (average gas cost, block time, TPS, network activity) are dynamic on testnets and can change with validator settings—use the live explorer/telemetry for up‑to‑date comparisons.
Core Blockchain Testnet 2 stands out by pairing Ethereum‑style tooling with Core’s Satoshi Plus consensus, providing a mainnet‑parity environment to test smart contracts and cross‑chain flows without economic risk. Versus generic EVM testnets, tCORE2 gas fees are effectively near‑zero and predictable, block production targets mirror Core mainnet parameters, and throughput is tuned for rapid iteration. For comparative metrics (avg gas, block speed, TPS, activity), rely on real‑time telemetry since figures are actively adjusted during test cycles.
Core Blockchain Testnet 2 uses tCORE2 as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain tCORE2 by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge tCORE2 to Core Blockchain Testnet 2, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Core Blockchain Testnet 2 as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Core Blockchain Testnet 2 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 Core Blockchain Testnet 2 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 tCORE2 on Core Blockchain Testnet 2, ensure your wallet is connected to the Core Blockchain Testnet 2 network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of tCORE2 to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.