What is Devnet?
Here’s how to connect via Devnet and deploy programs.
Testnet II is over. Testnet III is coming in Q2 2025. Devnet mode is live and activity may not be tracked. View your activities during Testnet II
The Nexus Layer 1 Devnet is a live developer-facing test environment connected to the Nexus Network’s Orchestrator system.
The Orchestrator interfaces with Devnet via RPC to monitor contribution and reward users with NEX Points.
Key Features
- EVM Compatibility
Full support for Ethereum tooling and smart contract standards. - Integrated Nexus OS
Contribute compute, earn NEX Points, and track your rank on the global leaderboard. - Flexible Login Options
Access Devnet using either an email-based login or an EVM-compatible wallet. - Unified Node Management
Manage all of your CLI and browser nodes from a single Nexus account.
Devnet vs. Testnets
| Feature | Devnet | Testnet I | Testnet II | Testnet III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Continuous proving environment | Initial MVP proving test | Large-scale proving stress test | Security, decentralization, and orchestration test |
| Orchestration | Connected to live Orchestrator | Centralized simulation | Centralized simulation | Decentralized orchestration |
| Availability | Always-on | Time-limited | Time-limited | Time-limited |
| Rewards | Point accrual | Historical only | Historical only | Will be announced |
| Data Visibility | Leaderboard | Explorer only | Explorer + leaderboard | Full visibility coming soon |
| Focus | Developer contributions, node UX | zkVM and prover UX validation | Scaling and throughput | Security, resilience, and decentralization |
Devnet is ideal for ongoing testing, dev workflows, and continuous contribution. The testnets, by contrast, are time-boxed experiments designed to push specific architectural thresholds and gather targeted data at different phases of the Nexus protocol rollout.
How to Participate
Connect to Devnet
Start earning NEX Points instantly by connecting via the Nexus web app.
Run a CLI Node
Contribute dedicated compute using the Nexus CLI Prover for advanced performance.
1. Accessing Your Wallet
- Every user who signs up with an email is automatically provisioned an EVM-compatible wallet within Nexus OS.
- You can also connect any external EVM wallet (such as MetaMask, Coinbase, or Robinhood Wallet) for full compatibility.
- Your Ethereum address operates seamlessly on the Nexus Devnet — no additional configuration or bridging required.
2. Managing Tokens
On Nexus Devnet, token interactions mirror the Ethereum experience, with a few enhancements:
- Send and receive tokens using any EVM wallet interface — including MetaMask, WalletConnect-enabled apps, or the Nexus dashboard.
- Interact with contracts using standard Ethereum tools like Hardhat, Foundry, or Remix — all supported via Nexus RPC.
- Transfer assets to any Ethereum-compatible address with low-latency finality and near-instant confirmation.
- Track balances natively within Nexus OS or your preferred wallet.
All transactions settle on the Devnet’s EVM-equivalent ledger, meaning developers can test contract logic, simulate production flows, and experiment freely.
3. Network Connection
To connect your wallet to the Nexus Chain:
Log in to Nexus
Open app.nexus.xyz and sign in using your email or external wallet.
Add a New Network
In your wallet (e.g., MetaMask), manually add the Nexus Chain using the network parameters provided in the app.
Start Transacting
Once connected, you can begin sending tokens, deploying contracts, and interacting with Nexus-native applications directly from your wallet or CLI tools.
Network Info
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 393 |
| Native Token | Nexus Token (NEX) |
| RPC (HTTP) | https://rpc.nexus.xyz/http |
| RPC (WebSocket) | wss://rpc.nexus.xyz/ws |