Polkadot Testnet
The next-generation blockchain testnet for developers, validators, and innovators in the Polkadot ecosystem
About Paseo, the Polkadot Testnet
Paseo is the testnet for the Polkadot ecosystem, designed as a decentralized, community-run, stable testnet for Parachain teams and dApp developers.
A Polkadot Testnet
Paseo is a reliable testnet designed for quicker syncing and easy access to network slots for building parachains.
Community Driven
Built by the community, for the community. Paseo operates as a fully decentralized testnet where decisions are made collectively by its participants.
Resources
Access essential tools and documentation for building on Paseo testnet
Paseo Faucet
Get free testnet tokens for development and testing on Paseo network.
PAS Files
Browse and access Paseo Action Submission governance documents and proposals.
OnPop
Helps you build, deploy, and scale apps with open, modular, onchain tools.
PDP
Easily build, deploy & scale native Polkadot rollups: secure, fast, and bridge-ready.
Build a Polkadot Parachain
Learn how to start building a Polkadot parachain with comprehensive documentation and guides.
Smart Contract Testnet
Your playground for testing and deploying smart contracts in a safe Polkadot environment.
Who maintains Paseo?
Core Maintainers
and many more contributors
Features
Discover what makes Paseo the ideal testnet for your blockchain development needs
Faster Sync
Significantly faster chain synchronization compared to Rococo testnet.
Stable Environment
Production-like stable testnet environment for reliable development.
Parachain Support
Guarantee Parachain Onboarding to Polkadot Ecosystem and testing with permissionless slots.
Polkadot Ecosystem
Native integration with the Polkadot ecosystem and its technologies.
dApp Development
Optimized environment for decentralized application development and testing.
Community Managed
Publicly managed with transparent development by experienced contributors.
Testnet vs Production
The following section presents the differences between testnet and production runtimes. By showing users the variations in available features and operational costs, users can better adjust their expectations when transitioning from testnet to production environments.
Features
| Feature |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
Asset Hub Migration | |||
PolkaVM Contracts | |||
Contracts: ERC-20 Precompile | |||
Contracts: XCM Precompile | |||
Coretime Interlude Period | 2 days | 7 days | 7 days |
Costs
| Operation | | | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parachain ID Reservation | 100 PAS | 4 KSM | 100 DOT |
| Parachain Registration | ~3,200 PAS | ~105 KSM | ~3,200 DOT |
| Asset Creation | ~0.0017 + 0.4 Deposit | ~0.00012 + 0.013 Deposit | ~0.0018 + 0.4 Deposit |
| Identity Creation | ~0.002 + 0.2 Deposit | ~0.00009 + 0.006 Deposit | ~0.002 + 0.2 Deposit |
| Contract Instantiation (12K polkavm blob) | ~0.12 + 0.6 Deposit | ~0.004 + 0.02 Deposit | Not Available |
Paseo serves as the perfect testing ground before deploying to Polkadot mainnet, offering identical technology with zero financial risk.
Chain Specifications
Download the chain specification files needed to connect to Paseo network and its parachains. All files are hosted and maintained by Zondax.
Paseo Relay Chain
Main relay chain specification file
Asset Hub
Asset Hub parachain specification
Bridge Hub
Bridge Hub parachain specification
Coretime Chain
Coretime parachain specification
People Chain
People parachain specification
Collectives Chain
Collectives parachain specification
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Paseo Network