An EVM-compatible testnet for Energy Web Chain, Volta enables energy-sector dApp and DID testing on a PoA network with enterprise validators; Chain ID 73799, VT.
Energy Web Volta Testnet is the EVM-compatible public test network for the Energy Web ecosystem, using VT for gas and mirroring the Energy Web Chain’s Proof-of-Authority validator set run by energy-sector organizations (chain ID 73799). Teams use Volta to safely test smart contracts, decentralized identity/credential flows (EW-DIDs/VCs), asset and certificate-of-origin registries, flexibility/DER coordination, and cross-chain integrations before mainnet deployment. Performance is fast and inexpensive: ~5s block times, consistently low gas prices (~1 gwei; sub-$0.0001 per basic transfer on testnet), tens-of-TPS capacity, and lighter network activity that yields predictable confirmations.
Volta is unique for its industry-governed PoA design and energy-specific middleware: validators are utilities and grid operators, and the stack natively supports DIDs/SSI, asset attestation, and green-certificate workflows required by energy enterprises. Compared with generic testnets, it delivers stable, deterministic performance (steady ~5s blocks, low/flat gas, low reorg risk) and production-parity with Energy Web Chain, enabling realistic integration and compliance testing for energy-market use cases.
Energy Web Volta Testnet uses VT as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain VT by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge VT to Energy Web Volta Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Energy Web Volta Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Energy Web Volta 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 Energy Web Volta 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 VT on Energy Web Volta Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Energy Web Volta Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of VT to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
