0G Testnet Guide

🚀 0G is excited to introduce Newton, the latest iteration of our AI-native L1 testnet.

As the first Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for AI, 0G delivers scalability, high-speed execution, and decentralized storage - all essential for truly on-chain AI applications. Newton represents the first step in enabling AI developers to leverage this infrastructure, while validators and node operators help secure and optimize the network.

What’s in this guide?

• A brief overview of 0G

• How to get started as a validator

• Why Newton is a major milestone

For the full testnet guide, visit our official documentation here.

How to Participate in Newton

Newton allows developers and validators to test 0G’s core infrastructure, including:

• 0G Storage: A decentralized storage network optimized for AI datasets and training models.

• 0G Data Availability (DA): High-speed, scalable DA to ensure data remains accessible and verifiable.

• 0G Consensus: The underlying blockchain layer that ensures secure, decentralized AI processing.

There are three primary ways to contribute:

1. Storage Nodes (0G Storage): Maintain 0G’s decentralized storage network, ensuring secure, high-speed retrieval of AI models and datasets. Visit our Run a Storage Node page for more information.

2. Validator Nodes (0G Consensus): Handles block production, security, and transaction finality, securing 0G’s L1 architecture. Visit our Run a Validator Node page for more information.

3. Disperser & Retriever Services (0G DA): Facilitates data upload, indexing, and retrieval for scalable, high-speed DA. Visit our Run a DA Node page for more information.

0G Newton Testnet Details

 0G’s Testnet Explorer details are as follows:

• Chain Explorer: chainscan-newton.0g.ai

• Storage Explorer: storagescan-newton.0g.ai

Furthermore, contract addresses can be accessed by visiting our Docs.

Why Newton Matters

The future of decentralized AI depends on scalable, high-performance blockchain infrastructure. 0G provides the all-in-one solution for any AI needs, and we are only just getting started.

Though working with 0G Chain V1, we will soon be releasing V2 which provides several technical upgrades, including block-level payloads and horizontal network scalability.

Every participant in the Newton testnet is helping us to test the network rigorously, and supporting the growth of an open and transparent AI ecosystem. 

If you encounter any issues along the way, our team is here to help:
📢 Discord: discord.gg/0glabs
📧 Email: support@0g.ai
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