Testnet is an alternative blockchain used for testing. Testnet coins have no real world value and cannot be exchanged. Testnet coins enable developers or payment testers to experiment without having to use real cryptocurrency that contains value.
The BitPay Wallet can be used to create testnet wallets to test payments. Testnet wallets display Testnet to differeniate between mainnet wallets (real cryptocurrency). Although similar, the testnet and mainnet are not compatible. This means that you can't use mainnet coins on testnet, and you can't use testnet coins on the mainnet.
How do I avoid testnet scams?
Testnet funds have no real world value. Scammers will show you a large amount of testnet funds in an attempt to get you to purchase, deposit, or send mainnet (real cryptocurrency) to the scammer's address. Scammers typically try to leverage the Copay Wallet in this scam but they could try to use the BitPay Wallet.
Do not let another person create a wallet for you. They might want to create a testnet wallet and then send you testnet coins, in attempt to get you to purchase real cryptocurrency.
For more information about scams, please visit Cryptocurrency Scams.
If you have additional questions about testnet, please contact BitPay Support using the BitBot in the bottom right corner.
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