Planq Atlas Testnet is the public EVM-compatible network for Planq (Cosmos SDK + CometBFT) where developers use tPLQ to test Solidity dApps, IBC-based cross-chain bridges, and protocol upgrades before mainnet. Typical performance exhibits ~2–3s block times, fees often below 0.001 tPLQ for simple transfers, and practical throughput in the hundreds of TPS, supporting high-frequency, low-cost testing. It provides Metamask/Hardhat compatibility, a faucet for tPLQ, and IBC rails to simulate cross-chain asset and message flows.
Atlas stands out by combining an EVM execution environment with native IBC interoperability, letting Solidity apps move assets and messages across Cosmos zones without external bridge layers—while retaining fast finality from CometBFT. Compared to Ethereum testnets (~12s blocks, higher gas variability), Atlas delivers ~2–3s blocks, lower gas costs (often <0.001 tPLQ for basic transfers), and higher practical TPS; versus typical Cosmos testnets, it offers first-class EVM tooling with seamless IBC for cross-chain development.
Planq Atlas Testnet uses tPLQ as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain tPLQ by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge tPLQ to Planq Atlas Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Planq Atlas Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Planq Atlas 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 Planq Atlas 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 tPLQ on Planq Atlas Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Planq Atlas Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of tPLQ to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.