A testnet for the WeaveVM blockchain (Chain ID 9496), enabling safe dApp and smart contract experimentation with tWVM, fast confirmations, and low-cost transactions.
WeaveVM Testnet is an EVM-compatible blockchain network that uses tWVM as gas, built to safely simulate cross-chain bridge operations and smart contracts prior to mainnet deployment. Teams use it to dry‑run lock/mint/burn flows, test liquidity routing and relayers, integrate wallets/RPCs, and benchmark costs and performance; live metrics (avg gas cost, block speed, TPS, and activity) are available at https://wvm.dev for side‑by‑side comparisons.
WeaveVM Testnet stands out for a cross‑chain‑first developer experience—full EVM parity, streamlined tooling (faucet, explorer, RPC), and transparent telemetry that surfaces real‑time performance for objective benchmarking. Gas fees are consistently lower than Ethereum L1 and block speeds/TPS are comparable to leading L2 testnets; check wvm.dev for current averages on gas, block time, TPS, and active addresses when sizing bridge capacity.
WeaveVM Testnet uses tWVM as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain tWVM by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge, or through faucets (for testnet).
To bridge tWVM to WeaveVM Testnet, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select WeaveVM Testnet as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on WeaveVM 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 WeaveVM 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 tWVM on WeaveVM Testnet, ensure your wallet is connected to the WeaveVM Testnet network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of tWVM to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.