EVM Chain Testnet is Live

3 min readSep 22, 2024

Significant progress is underway within the OmniTensor ecosystem as the testnet for the OmniTensor L1 EVM Chain is now live.

The OmniTensor EVM Chain serves as the essential layer of the decentralized AI network. It is built on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and manages token transactions, smart contracts and ensures compatibility with other blockchain systems.

Key Features of the EVM Chain

The L1 EVM Chain provides the infrastructure that supports the entire OmniTensor ecosystem. It enables developers to deploy smart contracts and other blockchain-based activities.
All token transactions, including the minting of OMNIT tokens, are processed through this chain.
Using a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, the chain maintains the security and efficiency of the network. Validators verify transactions and manage rewards.
OmniTensor’s infrastructure seamlessly connects with other blockchains, extending its functionality and reach.

What Does This Mean for Developers and the Community?

This is an important step for developers looking to build decentralized applications (dApps) in the OmniTensor ecosystem. Now that the L1 EVM Chain is active, developers can start testing their dApps and smart contracts in a real environment ahead of the mainnet launch. This test phase is crucial for addressing any issues and ensuring the network’s robustness.

How to Connect to the OmniTensor EVM Chain Testnet

To add the OmniTensor EVM Chain Testnet to your MetaMask wallet, use the following details:

Network Name: OmniTensor EVM Chain Testnet
RPC URL: https://testnet-rpc.omnitensor.io
Chain ID: 1520
Symbol: OMNIT
Explorer URL: https://explorer.omnitensor.io/

This setup will enable you to interact with the testnet, view transactions and test your decentralized applications.

Community members can request OMNIT tokens every two hours, which can be used to test transactions, smart contracts and other features on the EVM Chain. These tokens are key for verifying the performance and scalability of applications within the ecosystem.

Faucet: https://faucet.omnitensor.io

Looking Ahead: AI OmniChain

While the EVM Chain is now live, there’s more to come. The AI OmniChain, which will handle AI-specific tasks, is expected to launch in the future. This Layer 2 solution will build on the EVM Chain, focusing on AI processing, model hosting and AI dApp development. It will integrate with the L1 chain using a hybrid consensus mechanism called DualProof (Proof-of-Work for AI tasks and Proof-of-Stake for validation), ensuring efficient and secure processing of AI workloads.

For now, the priority is on solidifying the L1 EVM Chain and encouraging developers and community members to explore the testnet. This lays the foundation for a strong decentralized AI ecosystem.

Get Involved with the Testnet

Whether you are a developer testing your applications or a community member curious about OmniTensor’s potential, now is the perfect time to engage. The combination of the live EVM Chain testnet, the faucet and the upcoming AI OmniChain creates an ideal environment for innovation.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join OmniTensor’s path toward building a decentralized AI network. Explore the testnet, request your test tokens and prepare for future advancements.

For more information, visit the Explorer or the Faucet to get started!