An EVM-compatible testnet for the Ronin blockchain, optimized for Web3 gaming with high throughput and low fees, using RON gas to test dApps and contracts.
Saigon testnet is Ronin’s public EVM-compatible network for safe development and end-to-end staging of smart contracts, NFTs, games, wallets, and bridge flows using test RON. It’s optimized for performance benchmarking and integration testing, with ~3s block times, a few gwei gas (simple transfers typically <0.001 RON), practical throughput of 100+ TPS, and bursty developer-driven activity rather than retail traffic.
Saigon testnet uniquely mirrors Ronin mainnet’s EVM-equivalent stack and fast-finality consensus, giving developers production-parity tooling (Solidity, Ronin Wallet, bridge UX) while remaining faucet-funded and risk-free. In performance terms it delivers ~3s blocks and 100+ TPS with sub-cent-equivalent fees (<0.001 RON for simple actions), compared with Ethereum’s ~12s blocks and ~15 TPS, enabling realistic load tests for Web3 gaming and NFT workflows before mainnet launch.
Saigon testnet uses RON as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain RON by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge RON to Saigon testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Saigon testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Saigon 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 Saigon 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 RON on Saigon testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Saigon testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of RON to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.