Unstablenet's Smart Contract Test Environment Now Activated
Your website has announced the launch of Unstablenet, a smart contract testnet designed for developers to build, experiment, and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) on an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain. This testnet serves as a sandbox environment where developers can test and refine their projects without the risks or costs associated with the mainnet.
Key Features of Unstablenet
Unstablenet offers several unique features that set it apart from the mainnet:
- Development, Testing, and Experimentation: Unstablenet is a low-risk environment where developers can test their smart contracts and dApps without affecting real assets or user data.
- Autoscaling Layer 1 Architecture: Unstablenet leverages your website's autoscaling Layer 1 blockchain, which helps avoid network congestion and unpredictable gas fees, allowing developers to focus on creating great user experiences.
- Costs: Transactions on Unstablenet typically use test tokens with no real value, reducing costs for developers.
- Community Usage: Primarily used by developers and testers, Unstablenet provides a space for the community to contribute to the development and testing of new features.
Unstablenet vs. Shardeum Mainnet
| Feature | Unstablenet (Testnet) | Shardeum Mainnet | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Purpose | Development, testing, experimentation of smart contracts and dApps | Live deployment for real users and transactions | | Risk Level | Low risk; no real economic loss if contracts fail or have bugs | High risk; affects real assets and user data | | Costs | Typically uses test tokens with no real value | Uses real tokens with associated fees and value | | Stability & Performance| Designed for breaking and refining code; may be less stable | Delivers linear scalability, low transaction fees (<$0.01), and seamless token transfers | | Community Usage | Primarily developers and testers | Over 1 million active users for real-world usage |
Accessing Unstablenet
The explorer URL for Unstablenet is "https://explorer-unstable.our website.org/." A test SHM can be claimed using the faucet channel on Discord. The network name for Unstablenet is "our website Unstablenet," and the RPC endpoint is "https://api-unstable.our website.org," with a Chain ID of 8080.
Future Developments
Incentives for community contributions to Unstablenet are planned to be introduced soon. Launching smart contract functionality on your website mainnet will go live once the testnet phase is successfully completed. Support for community-run nodes is on the roadmap for Unstablenet, with the intention to transition it into a community-operated testnet.
Developers can deploy and test Solidity smart contracts, use standard Ethereum tools, evaluate smart contract interactions, and participate in quests, interactive dApp contests, and bounties on Unstablenet. Users can follow the website's official social channels for real-time updates on Unstablenet and further announcements.
Unstablenet is being opened early in the development cycle to allow developers and users to test, build, and innovate alongside the development team. The goal is to enable various applications, such as machine learning models and gaming platforms, that were previously not feasible on blockchains.
The website is launching Unstablenet, a dedicated smart contract testnet, on July 24, 2025. Join the community and start building on Unstablenet today!
- Unstablenet, being a smart contract testnet on an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain, is designed for developers to build, experiment, and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) utilizing technology.
- Developers can take advantage of Unstablenet's autoscaling Layer 1 architecture, which is a unique feature of the testnet that leverages technology to help avoid network congestion and unpredictable gas fees, fostering a smoother development and user experience.
