> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.coti.io/coti-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.coti.io/coti-documentation/networks.md).

# Networks

COTI test networks provide developers access to a free testing environment for COTI v2 network services. Testnets simulate the exact development environment as you would expect for Mainnet. This includes transaction fees, available services, etc.

#### Network Technical Details

When utilizing the COTI network environments, it is vital to understand the technical details that influence their operation. Here are some key parameters you will encounter:

* **Base Gas Fee**: The base gas fee is set at 5,000,000 wei. This fee is fundamental for executing transactions on the network and is essential for interacting with smart contracts effectively.
* **Block Gas Limit**: Each block has a gas limit of 120,000,000. This limit dictates the total amount of gas that can be used for all transactions within a single block, ensuring that blocks stay within a manageable size for processing.
* **Block Generation Time**: Blocks are generated every 5 seconds. This rapid block generation contributes to the network's efficiency and ensures that transactions are processed swiftly, providing developers and users with timely updates.

Understanding these parameters is crucial for developers and users interacting with the COTI environments, as they directly impact transaction execution and network performance.

<table><thead><tr><th width="143">Networks</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Devnet</strong></td><td><p>Code that is under development by the COTI core team and likely to be used in an upcoming release, Designed to give developers exposure to features soon to be released.</p><p>Updates to the Devnet are made frequently, No guarantee by COTI to keep the consistency of the blocks and transactions.<br>----------------------------------------------------</p><p><mark style="color:red;"><strong>Devnet was sunset on March 2nd, 2025.</strong></mark></p></td></tr></tbody></table>


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