An EVM-compatible Layer 1 testnet (chain ID 35443) for Q, offering governance-by-design with enforceable arbitration and compliance-ready tooling for DAOs and regulated DeFi.
Q Testnet is the public, EVM-compatible staging network for the Q Protocol where developers use faucet Q to deploy and test smart contracts, cross-chain bridges, and governance flows without risking real assets. Primary use cases include dApp QA, validator/infrastructure dry runs, and wallet/oracle/integration testing that mirrors mainnet governance and economics. Key metrics for comparison: avg gas cost is near-zero (faucet-funded), block speed is seconds-level, TPS varies with load, and activity spikes during coordinated test campaigns—check the official testnet explorer for live figures.
Q Testnet is unique because it exposes Q’s governance-first architecture—constitutional rules, on-chain governance bodies, and upgrade/dispute-handling workflows—alongside full Ethereum tooling compatibility. This lets teams validate compliance‑aware DeFi, DAO, and real‑world asset logic in conditions that reflect Q’s enforceable governance, which most EVM testnets lack. In addition to low-fee, fast-finality performance typical of modern PoS EVM chains, Q Testnet provides governance primitives purpose-built for legally aware applications and cross-chain integrations.
Q Testnet uses Q as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain Q by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge Q to Q Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Q Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Q 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 Q 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 Q on Q Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Q Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of Q to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.