The Emergence of Shibarium’s Puppynet with Sepolia
Puppynet, Shibarium’s testnet, is undergoing a significant transition, moving its underlying Layer 1 from the Goerli network to Sepolia. This change reflects the ongoing evolution of blockchain technologies and the need to align with more scalable and efficient infrastructures.
With the depreciation of the Goerli network, Shibarium’s Puppynet is set to adopt the Sepolia network as its new L1. Sepolia offers a more controlled and stable testing environment, closely mirroring the features and capabilities of the Ethereum mainnet. This strategic shift is instrumental in ensuring that developers have access to a reliable and consistent platform for testing their dApps and smart contracts.
The Rise of Shibarium’s L2 Testnet
Shibarium’s L2 testnet, leveraging the Sepolia network, aims to enhance scalability, reduce transaction costs, and improve transaction speeds. This move is not just a transition but an upgrade that focuses on creating a more efficient and user-friendly environment for the burgeoning demands of the blockchain community, especially in areas like DeFi and NFTs.
Shibarium’s Burn Mechanism: A New Era
Shibarium is introducing a transformative token burning mechanism, which is crucial for the network’s economic model. This mechanism is designed to reduce token supply strategically, potentially increasing the token’s value and benefiting its ecosystem. Starting in January, the mechanism will evolve into an automated system on Puppynet for testing purposes. This phase will witness multiple upgrades to enhance efficiency and reliability. Then it will be brought to the Mainnet. The automated burn process will operate based on predefined rules, making it more efficient and transparent.
Embracing Scalability and Security
The transition to Sepolia is just one part of Shibarium’s growth trajectory. The network is also focusing on version upgrades that promise enhanced transaction speeds, smarter contract functionalities, and improved user experiences. These upgrades are pivotal in fortifying Shibarium’s position as a leading blockchain platform that is capable of handling the increasing demands of the digital world.
A Guide to Testing Smart Contracts
For all the devs out there, here are the new chain IDs:
Shibarium mainnet: 109
Shibarium testnet (Puppynet): 157
You will find a complete guide on how to test your smart contracts on the new Puppynet below.
How to Deploy Smart Contracts on Shibarium
