An EVM-compatible blockchain testnet for Taraxa, a blockDAG-based Layer-1 optimized for audit logging and microtransactions, delivering fast finality and ultra-low fees.
Taraxa Testnet is an EVM-compatible public test network for the Taraxa Layer-1 (native currency: TARA) that uses a blockDAG execution layer with BFT finality. It’s built to let teams safely prototype smart contracts, cross-chain bridges, and audit-log/timestamping apps for informal transactions (e.g., procurement, supply chain, IoT), where near-zero gas costs make high-frequency micro-events practical.
Taraxa Testnet is unique for its blockDAG + BFT finality design, delivering fast, low-cost confirmations for deterministic audit logging while remaining fully compatible with Ethereum tooling. Performance highlights on testnet include very low average gas cost (micro‑TARA per transaction), low‑seconds block intervals with rapid finality, and high throughput potential (hundreds+ TPS in stress tests) with steady validator/developer activity—contrasting with many EVM L1s that have longer block times and higher fees.
Taraxa Testnet uses TARA as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain TARA by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge TARA to Taraxa Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Taraxa Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Taraxa 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 Taraxa 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 TARA on Taraxa Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Taraxa Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of TARA to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.