An EVM-compatible Layer 1 testnet, Tenet features Diversified Proof-of-Stake restaking of cross-chain liquid staking tokens and fast, low-cost finality for LSDfi apps.
Tenet Testnet is a public EVM-compatible network for the Tenet blockchain (native currency: TENET) that lets developers safely test smart contracts, cross-chain bridge flows, and restaking mechanics with test assets before mainnet. Primary use cases include dApp QA, validator/restaking integration with liquid staking derivatives (LSDs), and load/performance experiments; for real-time metrics like average gas cost, block speed, TPS, and network activity (which vary by load), check the testnet explorer linked from https://tenet.org/ (as of Sep 2025).
Tenet Testnet is unique for its Diversified Proof-of-Stake security model that restakes a basket of liquid staking derivatives as validator collateral, giving builders native primitives to compose with yield-bearing assets while strengthening consensus. Unlike generic EVM testnets, it focuses on cross-chain restaking and LSD composability with full Ethereum tooling compatibility; monitor the explorer for up-to-date averages on gas fees, block time, TPS, and activity to benchmark against other networks (as of Sep 2025).
Tenet Testnet uses TENET as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain TENET by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge TENET to Tenet Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Tenet Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Tenet 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 Tenet 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 TENET on Tenet Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Tenet Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of TENET to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.