Sui Launches Permanent Testnet

Layer1 smart contract platform Sui announced the launch of a permanent testnet, which will continue running after the mainnet launch, and won't be wiped on each software update.

The permanent testnet has 95 validators. Validator candidates that meet sufficient stake requirements can join the network. The testnet is the earliest version of Sui DevX 1.0, which combines a number of core developer primitives of Sui, including Programmable Transaction Blocks, Object Display and Kiosk standards, Sponsored Transactions and gas station, and others.

Sui launched Testnet Waves 1 and 2 before, which have sunsetted. Recently, Sui announced it will launch the mainnet in Q2 2023.