Testnet

Testnet is a full Nexwest network with the same order book, margin engine, and API. It exists so you can break things without losing money.

Network settings

Get test funds

1. Connect a wallet on testnet.
2. Open Faucet.
3. Claim 1,000 test USDC and 10 test NXW per address per day.
4. Wait for the faucet transaction to finalize; the balance appears in Perps.

The faucet is rate-limited by address and IP. If you need a larger amount for load testing, request a builder allocation through the grants program.

Differences from mainnet

• Leverage limits are the same, but some long-tail markets may be unavailable.
• Funding intervals are accelerated for testing: one hour on mainnet, five minutes on testnet.
• Liquidation parameters are identical, but the backstop vault has a smaller balance.
• Historical data is retained for 30 days, then pruned.

Test a full flow

# 1. Check the testnet book
curl -s https://api.testnet.nexwest.app/info \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"type":"l2Book","coin":"BTC-PERP"}'
 
# 2. Place a test order with the SDK
npx tsx scripts/place-test-order.ts

Reset an account

Testnet accounts can be reset from Settings → Developer → Reset testnet account. This cancels open orders, closes positions at mark price, and restores the faucet balance. Resets are irreversible.

Related

• API overview
• Authentication
• Builders tools
• Quickstart