Theta Testnet is an EVM-compatible test network for TFUEL-powered testing of decentralized video delivery via edge nodes and scalable Metachain subchains.
Theta Testnet is the EVM-compatible staging network for Theta Metachain that uses test TFUEL to safely deploy and validate smart contracts, app-specific subchains, and cross-chain bridge flows for video/media and AI data dApps. Typical testnet metrics: ~1s block time, gas fees often under ~0.001 TFUEL for a simple transfer, burst TPS into the low hundreds depending on subchain configuration, and generally low activity that yields fast confirmations (intended for QA, not mainnet benchmarking).
Theta Testnet is unique because it pairs an EVM smart-contract layer with Theta’s decentralized Edge Network for video streaming/content delivery and emerging AI workloads, enabling end-to-end testing of micropayments, NFT gating, and media pipelines in one stack. Its Metachain architecture lets teams launch app-specific subchains that scale TPS horizontally (per-subchain throughput rather than a single global cap) while retaining ~1s blocks and very low TFUEL gas costs—differentiating it from generic EVM testnets.
Theta Testnet uses TFUEL as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain TFUEL by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge TFUEL to Theta Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Theta Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Theta 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 Theta 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 TFUEL on Theta Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the Theta Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of TFUEL to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.