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===== Using testnet
Bitcoin Core, like almost all other bitcoin software, has full support for operation on testnet instead of mainnet, but also allows you to mine testnet coins and operate a full testnet node.
Bitcoin Core, like almost all other bitcoin software, has full support for operation on testnet instead of mainnet. All of Bitcoin Core's functions work on testnet, including the wallet, mining testnet coins, and syncing a full testnet node.
To start Bitcoin Core on testnet instead of mainnet you use the +testnet+ switch:
Andreas M. Antonopoulos
6 years ago