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The testnet is a network separate from the main Bitcoin network that allows developers to attempt modifications of the bitcoin protocol safely and test in-development software without risking money.

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Initial Block Download Problem

This is not an error that has halted progress, the sync is continuing. Warnings are informational messages that may need attention.
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Server requirements & optimal configuration for Testnet

There's Testnet3 (the current public testnet) and Regtest (a private, locally generated, proof-of-work-less network. … Testnet is not a great reflection of how the real network operates, the requirements for the full network to run with good performance are higher. …
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Why do testnet blocks have future timestamp?

Testnet is frequently attacked, abused, due to the complete lack of value and proof of work. …
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Seemingly random transactions on testnet

Testnet is generally pretty noisy, filled with strange transactions and nonsensical movements of money. …
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How often is a block mined on the bitcoin testnet?

For more reliable testing the regtest mode exists in Bitcoin Core which allows you to instantly create blocks on demand in your own isolated testnet with as many peers as desirable. …
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Trying to send Bitcoins from testnet to my regtest node

The regtest system is completely isolated from testnet and only exists on your local machine by default, you won't see the transaction from TPs faucet because it isn't on the same network. …
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Blockchain.info testnet websocket doesn't work

~> curl --head https://testnet.blockchain.info HTTP/1.1 503 Service Unavailable It's likely the service just isn't something that exists.
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looking for faucet API so i could use it for tests - Automated faucet

Use regtest, the regression testing network, not testnet. Results using it are reliable and repeatable, most importantly don’t rely on the will of others. …
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