📢@PortaltoBitcoin had to change the testnet model – because it was too successful.
@PortaltoBitcoin Testnet v2 was designed to simulate the operation of a multi-chain decentralized DEX (BTC, ETH, Solana, Lightning...). But the overload due to the huge number of users caused many problems for the system:
Major problems:
Faucet & spam bot abuse: Test token withdrawal requests skyrocketed, bot attacks exhausted resources.
Token distribution bottleneck: The 5-chain ecosystem is too complex, unable to distribute test tokens fast enough.
Infrastructure strain: Over 900,000 active wallets/day caused network overload, increased latency and reduced performance.
Wasted core dev resources: Testnet maintenance slowed down Mainnet development.
✅ Even though it is not public, Testnet v2 still brings:
Confirmation of stable swap operation
Recognizing the limitations of public testnet infrastructure
Need a new model to continue testing
✅New solution: Private Testnet (v3)
Portal switches to a private testnet model, does not encourage farming, only invites important devs/partners.
Highlights:
Controlled (invited to participate)
Optimized for devs & real-world integration
Does not interrupt Mainnet progress
✅Goal: Mainnet is the number 1 priority
All changes are to serve the launch of a solid, safe and efficient Mainnet.
Thank you to the community for contributing to shaping Portal from the first testing phase.
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