Network Configuration
Testnet Chain Details
Configuration reference for connecting to the Plasma Testnet. Mainnet launch is scheduled for later this year.
Network Parameters
Parameter | Value | Description |
---|---|---|
Network Name | testnet | Public, ongoing test network for Plasma. Frequent resets. |
Public RPC | https://testnet-rpc.plasma.to | Public, rate-limited RPC endpoint. |
Chain ID | 9746 | Unique identifier for the Plasma Testnet. |
Currency Symbol | XPL | Testnet native token symbol. |
Block Time | ~1 second | Average time between blocks. |
Consensus | PlasmaBFT (Fast HotStuff variant) | Proof of Stake consensus mechanism. |
EVM Compatibility | Full | 100% compatible with Ethereum smart contracts. |
Connection Endpoints
A public HTTPS RPC endpoint is available at testnet-rpc.plasma.to
.
Both HTTPS and WebSocket endpoints are available through our RPC provider partners.
This should output something like:
Block Explorer
Service | URL | Status |
---|---|---|
Explorer | https://testnet.plasmascan.to/ | Live |
Gas & Fees
Plasma Testnet supports fee payments in multiple tokens, including:
Token | Ticker | Status |
---|---|---|
Native Plasma Testnet Token | XPL | Live |
Testnet USD₮ | USD₮ | In development |
Zero-fee USD₮ transfers are currently in development and will be available for testing soon.
Development Resources
Faucets
Token | URL | Status |
---|---|---|
XPL | gas.zip/faucet/plasma | In development |
Chain Configuration Examples
Network Configuration for MetaMask
To manually configure Plasma Testnet in MetaMask:
- Open MetaMask → Network selector → Add network manually
- Use the following parameters:
- Network Name: Plasma Testnet
- RPC URL:
https://testnet-rpc.plasma.to
- Chain ID:
9746
- Currency Symbol:
XPL
- Block Explorer URL:
https://testnet.plasmascan.to
See Browser Wallet Setup for a step-by-step guide.