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The Babylon team will sunset the current Bitcoin staking testnet (bbn-test-3) on May 16, 2024 to clear the way for the next testnet launch.
Samenvatting
The Babylon team is announcing the sunset of the current Bitcoin staking testnet (bbn-test-3) on May 16, 2024 at 12pm UTC. This testnet was launched on February 28, 2024 and has attracted over 100,000 pioneer stakers within 48 hours.
During the testnet's operation, the team has collected valuable feedback and identified areas for improvement from the community. The testnet has fulfilled its purpose, and the team is now preparing to launch the next testnet.
All operations, including staking, unbonding, and withdrawal of Signet BTC, will remain fully functional until the sunset date. Users interested in the next testnet are encouraged to unbond and withdraw their Signet BTC from the current testnet.
The next testnet will continue to use the Bitcoin Signet test network. The team will also host a BTC Signet faucet on Discord to support the next testnet. More details about the upcoming testnet will be released later.
It is important to note that Signet BTC is a simulated BTC for testing purposes only and does not have any monetary value or ability to be redeemed or traded.
Statistieken
The current Bitcoin staking testnet (bbn-test-3) attracted over 100,000 pioneer stakers within 48 hours of its launch on February 28, 2024.
Citaten
"Since this testnet has fulfilled its purpose, to clear the ground for the next one, we have decided to sunset it in two weeks."
"Signet BTC is only a simulated BTC for testing that can be used only for the Bitcoin Signet test network. It does not carry any monetary value, and it is not redeemable or tradable."