From 670a78036745ac6983579b1ff916403f9512174b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "David A. Harding" Date: Fri, 19 May 2023 11:55:25 -1000 Subject: [PATCH] CH11: remove section about segnet (segwit test network) Main advantage of describing this historic feature was the idea that it might be used again, but I think signets have fully replaced the future usage. --- ch09.asciidoc | 10 ---------- 1 file changed, 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/ch09.asciidoc b/ch09.asciidoc index 81104a3e..a8632698 100644 --- a/ch09.asciidoc +++ b/ch09.asciidoc @@ -616,20 +616,10 @@ In early 2017, testnet3 supports all the features of mainnet, including Segregated Witness (see <>). Therefore, testnet3 can also be used to test Segregated Witness features.((("", startref="testnet09"))) -==== Segnet—The Segregated Witness Testnet -((("segnet")))In 2016, a special-purpose testnet was launched to aid in -development and testing of Segregated Witness (aka segwit; see -<>). This test blockchain is called +segnet+ and can be joined -by running a special version (branch) of Bitcoin Core. -((("segwit (Segregated Witness)")))Since segwit was added to testnet3, -it is no longer necessary to use segnet for testing of segwit features. -In the future it is likely we will see other testnet blockchains that -are specifically designed to test a single feature or major -architectural change, like segnet. ==== Regtest—The Local Blockchain