Testnets

In preparation for mainnet, the implementation of the Namada protocol needs to be tested by as many network operators and other users as possible

Join the testnet and fetch the latest release below

Getting Ready for Namada Public Testnets

Namada is a novel L1 protocol that deploys a new proof-of-stake variant called Cubic Proof-of-Stake as its Sybil-resistance mechanism, among many other exciting features. As the genesis time for the first public testnet gets closer, here is some recommended reading for everyone who's interested in participating:

Get to know Namada

Check out the following links to learn more about Namada and how to run the testnet

Testnet History

  1. 11.0

    Upgrade time: 17:00 UTC on the 02 of August 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-11.cc649ddd49b0
    • Protocol version: v0.20.1
  2. 10.0

    Upgrade time: 17:00 UTC on the 29 of June 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-10.3718993c3648
    • Protocol version: v0.17.5
  3. 9.0

    Upgrade time: 17:00 UTC on the 20 of June 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-9.3718993c3648
    • Protocol version: v0.17.3
  4. 8.0

    Upgrade time: 17:00 UTC on the 19 of May 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-8.0.b92ef72b820
    • Protocol version: v0.15.3
  5. 7.0

    Upgrade time: 17:00 UTC on the 24th of April 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-7.0.3c5a38dc983
    • Protocol version: v0.15.1
  6. 6.0

    Upgrade time: 17:00 UTC on the 29th of March 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-6.0.a0266444b06
    • Protocol version: v0.14.3
  7. 5.0

    Upgrade time: 21:00 UTC on the 15th of March 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-5.0.d25aa64ace6
    • Protocol version: v0.14.2
  8. 4.1

    Upgrade time: 21:00 UTC on the 22nd of February 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-4.0.16a35d789f4
    • Protocol version: v0.14.1
  9. 3.2

    Genesis time: 21:00 UTC on the 13th of February 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-3.0.81edd4d6eb6
    • Protocol version: v0.13.4
  10. 3.1

    Upgrade time: 21:00 UTC on the 25th of January 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-2.1.4014f207f6d
    • Protocol version: v0.13.3
  11. 3.0

    Genesis time: 17:00 UTC on the 24th of January 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-2.1.4014f207f6d
    • Protocol version: v0.13.2
  12. 2.1

    Upgrade time: ~20:00 UTC on the 18th of January 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-2.0.2feaf2d718c
    • Protocol version: v0.13.1
  13. 2.0

    Genesis time: 17:00 UTC on the 12th of January 2023

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-2.0.2feaf2d718c
    • Protocol version: v0.13.0
  14. 1.0

    Genesis time: 17:00 UTC on the 20th of December 2022

    • Chain-ID: public-testnet-1.0.05ab4adb9db
    • Protocol version: v0.12.0