A testnet blockchain network, Diamond zChain (Chain ID 150179125) uses zLab as its native currency, providing a low-cost developer sandbox for pre-production application testing.
Diamond zChain is a testnet blockchain dedicated to the cross-chain bridge, used to safely stage and validate cross-chain swaps, message passing, and liquidity routing before production. It uses zLab as the native gas token (valueless test token), enabling end-to-end integration tests and contract debugging without economic risk. Key metrics for comparison—avg gas cost, block time, TPS, and network activity—are not provided here; use the testnet explorer or telemetry to view live figures.
Diamond zChain is purpose-built for cross-chain interoperability and tightly aligned with the bridge infrastructure, letting teams reproduce routes, simulate failures, and run load tests in a controlled environment. Unlike general-purpose mainnets, it prioritizes developer velocity and safety over economic finality, with fees paid in zLab. Because it is a testnet, performance (avg gas cost, block speed, TPS, activity) can vary with testing cycles and should not be treated as mainnet benchmarks; rely on live telemetry for comparisons.
Diamond zChain uses zLab as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain zLab by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge zLab to Diamond zChain, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Diamond zChain as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Diamond zChain 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 Diamond zChain 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 zLab on Diamond zChain, ensure your wallet is connected to the Diamond zChain network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of zLab to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
