An EVM-compatible Ethereum Layer 2 testnet delivering ultra-low-latency, high-throughput transactions and low fees using ETH for gas, ideal for real-time, user-facing dapps.
MegaETH Testnet is an EVM-compatible Ethereum L2 test network that uses test ETH for gas and mirrors the production MegaETH environment. It enables safe deployment and benchmarking of dApps, cross-chain bridges, wallets, and infra—covering contract verification, fee modeling, and throughput stress tests without risking real funds. Typical use cases include DeFi and gaming prototypes, performance tuning, and end-to-end integration before mainnet.
MegaETH Testnet stands out for low-latency, high-throughput execution while preserving full Ethereum tooling and EVM equivalence. For performance comparison, monitor live metrics—average gas cost (test gwei), block time, TPS, and active addresses—on public dashboards; on a testnet, long-run averages are not canonical and can vary under load. Compared with many testnets, it prioritizes real-time telemetry and L2-like fee dynamics, giving a closer read on production performance for bridges and latency-sensitive apps.
MegaETH 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 MegaETH Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select MegaETH Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on MegaETH 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 MegaETH 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 MegaETH Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the MegaETH 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.