An open metaverse-focused testnet blockchain, Somnia Shannon Testnet enables interoperable, composable assets and experiences with fast, low-cost transactions using STT (Chain ID 50312).
Somnia Shannon Testnet is Somnia’s public testing network with STT as the native gas token, built for pre‑mainnet development and cross‑chain integration. Developers use it to deploy and benchmark dApps, bridges, and asset‑rich Web3 experiences (gaming, NFTs, metaverse) with faucet‑funded STT. It enables safe measurement of average gas cost, block speed, TPS, and user activity before production launches.
Shannon is optimized for creator‑centric, high‑throughput workloads and bridge‑first development, making it well‑suited for mass minting, microtransactions, and real‑time game state. Compared to general‑purpose testnets, it prioritizes low‑cost faucet gas (STT), short confirmation times, and elastic TPS to stress‑test cross‑chain transfers and interactive dApps. Because testnet performance fluctuates, verify current averages for gas fees, block time, TPS, and active users on the official explorer when benchmarking against other networks.
Somnia Shannon Testnet uses STT as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain STT by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge STT to Somnia Shannon Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Somnia Shannon Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Somnia Shannon 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 Somnia Shannon 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 STT on Somnia Shannon Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Somnia Shannon Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of STT to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.