Test Networks
Ropsten
Summary
The Ropsten test network is a Proof of Work testnet for Ethereum. To acquire ETH on Ropsten, one can mine on the network.
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Kovan
Summary
The Kovan test network is a Proof of Authority testnet for Ethereum, originally started by the Parity team. To acquire ETH on Kovan, one can request it from a faucet.
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Rinkeby
Summary
The Rinkeby test network is a Proof of Authority testnet for Ethereum, originally started by the Geth team. To acquire ETH on Rinkeby, one can request it from a faucet.
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Görli
Summary
The Görli test network is a Proof of Authority testnet for Ethereum, originally proposed by Chainsafe and Afri Schoedon. To acquire ETH on Görli, one can use the one-way throttled bridge from any of the other three test networks.