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Devnet

A development network used for early-stage testing of blockchain protocols and smart contracts.

Definition

A development network used for early-stage testing of blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Unlike testnets, which simulate production conditions, devnets are more experimental and may reset frequently. Solana uses devnet as the first testing environment before code reaches testnet.

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Testnet

A blockchain environment for testing where tokens have no real value.

Mainnet

The live, production version of a blockchain where real transactions happen with real value.

Smart Contract

Self-executing code stored on a blockchain that runs when conditions are met.

ABI

Application Binary Interface.

Account Abstraction

A way to make crypto wallets behave more like normal apps by turning every account into a smart contract.

Account Model

The way Ethereum and many other chains track balances.

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