An EVM-compatible testnet blockchain using ETH for gas, Cycle Network Testnet enables low-cost developer testing with full Ethereum tooling support and seamless smart-contract deployment.
Cycle Network Testnet is an Ethereum-compatible test environment that uses ETH as the native gas token, enabling developers to deploy and validate smart contracts with standard EVM tooling. It is designed for testing dApps, wallets, cross-chain bridges, and infrastructure (RPC/indexers) in a safe, resettable environment before mainnet. Learn more and find network resources via https://www.cyclenetwork.io/.
Cycle Network Testnet stands out for ETH-denominated gas and EVM-equivalent design, delivering seamless compatibility with Solidity, Hardhat/Foundry, and popular Ethereum wallets—reducing integration friction versus non‑EVM or custom‑token testnets. Live performance metrics—average gas cost, block speed, TPS, and network activity—vary during test phases; check the official explorer linked at https://www.cyclenetwork.io/ for current figures you can benchmark against other EVM networks. This Ethereum parity and transparent telemetry make it ideal for cross‑chain bridge simulations and performance benchmarking.
Cycle Network 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 Cycle Network Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Cycle Network Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Cycle Network 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 Cycle Network 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 Cycle Network Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Cycle Network 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.