An EVM-compatible Layer 1 testnet delivering fast finality and low-cost transactions, with a dual-token design (MTR gas, MTRG staking) and Meter Passport cross-chain interoperability.
Meter Testnet is the EVM-compatible staging network for the Meter blockchain, using MTR as gas and mirroring mainnet’s dual‑token design (MTR for fees, MTRG for staking/governance). It’s used to safely test dApps and cross‑chain flows via Meter Passport, with typical performance around ~2s block finality, simple transfers costing <0.001 MTR, 1,000+ TPS headroom in benchmarks, and developer‑driven intermittent activity.
Meter Testnet is unique for its hybrid economics—PoS BFT consensus secured by MTRG combined with PoW‑issued MTR for gas—aiming for predictable, electricity‑indexed fees uncommon among EVM chains. Paired with HotStuff‑style fast finality (~2s) and native Meter Passport bridging for deterministic cross‑chain transfers, it sustains high throughput (1k+ TPS headroom in published benchmarks) and low gas usage (simple calls often <0.001 MTR), distinguishing it from typical EVM L1/L2 designs.
Meter Testnet uses MTR as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain MTR by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge MTR to Meter Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Meter Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Meter 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 Meter 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 MTR on Meter Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Meter Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of MTR to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.