Diode Prenet is the Diode Network’s production mainnet that secures decentralized remote access, private site hosting, and IoT fleet networking via the native DIODE token and an on‑chain Block Name System (BNS). It powers zero‑trust tunnels and file sharing in Diode Drive without VPNs, port‑forwarding, or centralized servers. As of Sep 2025, blocks are produced in single‑digit seconds, average gas costs are a fraction of a cent, sustained throughput is in the tens of TPS, and activity is primarily identity, registry, and routing updates rather than high‑volume swaps.
Diode Prenet is unique because it is purpose‑built for secure networking: identity‑based access control, on‑chain PKI (BNS) without external certificate authorities, and default end‑to‑end encryption enable censorship‑resistant sites and remote device access. Lightweight clients run behind NAT/firewalls and on constrained hardware, making it practical for always‑on edge deployments. Compared with general‑purpose L1s, it prioritizes predictable sub‑cent fees and seconds‑level block times over maximum TPS, delivering steady tens‑TPS capacity with low variance and low operating cost.
Diode Prenet uses DIODE as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain DIODE by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge DIODE to Diode Prenet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Diode Prenet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Diode Prenet 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 Diode Prenet 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 DIODE on Diode Prenet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Diode Prenet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of DIODE to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.