Networks
Algorand has three public networks: MainNet, TestNet, and BetaNet. This section provides details about each of these networks that will help you validate the integrity of your connection to them.
Each network reference, contains the following information:
| Version | The latest protocol software version. Should match goal -v or GET /versions build version. |
|---|---|
| Release Version | A link to the official release notes where you can view all the latest changes. |
| Genesis ID | A human-readable identifier for the network. This should not be used as a unique identifier. |
| Genesis Hash | The unique identifier for the network, present in every transaction. Validate that your transactions match the network you plan to submit them to. |
| FeeSink Address | Where all fees from transactions are sent. The FeeSink can only spend to the RewardsPool account. |
| RewardsPool Address | Originally used to distribute rewards to balance-holding accounts. Currently this account is not used. |
| Faucet | Link to a faucet (TestNet and BetaNet only) |
Network Details
MainNet
| Version | 3.27.0-stable |
|---|---|
| Release Version | https://github.com/algorand/go-algorand/releases/tag/v3.27.0-stable |
| Genesis ID | mainnet-v1.0 |
| Genesis Hash | wGHE2Pwdvd7S12BL5FaOP20EGYesN73ktiC1qzkkit8= |
| FeeSink Address | Y76M3MSY6DKBRHBL7C3NNDXGS5IIMQVQVUAB6MP4XEMMGVF2QWNPL226CA |
| RewardsPool Address | 737777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777UFEJ2CI |
TestNet
| Version | 3.27.0-stable |
|---|---|
| Release Version | https://github.com/algorand/go-algorand/releases/tag/v3.27.0-stable |
| Genesis ID | testnet-v1.0 |
| Genesis Hash | SGO1GKSzyE7IEPItTxCByw9x8FmnrCDexi9/cOUJOiI= |
| FeeSink Address | A7NMWS3NT3IUDMLVO26ULGXGIIOUQ3ND2TXSER6EBGRZNOBOUIQXHIBGDE |
| RewardsPool Address | 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777774MSJUVU |
| Faucet | https://dispenser.testnet.aws.algodev.network/ |
BetaNet
| Version | v4.0.1-beta |
|---|---|
| Release Version | https://github.com/algorand/go-algorand/releases/tag/v4.0.1-beta |
| Genesis ID | betanet-v1.0 |
| Genesis Hash | mFgazF+2uRS1tMiL9dsj01hJGySEmPN28B/TjjvpVW0= |
| FeeSink Address | A7NMWS3NT3IUDMLVO26ULGXGIIOUQ3ND2TXSER6EBGRZNOBOUIQXHIBGDE |
| RewardsPool Address | 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777774MSJUVU |
| Faucet | https://bank.betanet.algodev.network/ |