Testnet Environment - This documentation covers the Shib Alpha Layer testnet. For production use, please refer to the mainnet documentation when available.
Network Information
Network Details
Network name: Shib Alpha Layer TestnetRPC URL: https://testnet-eth-rpc.elder.shib.io
Explorer URL: https://shib.io/rollups/explorer
Chain ID: 122018Currency symbol: TREAT
Add to Wallet
One-click network addition to MetaMask and other supported wallets.
Why Shib Alpha Layer?
Seamless Web2-like Experience
Seamless Web2-like Experience
User Accessibility: Shib Alpha Layer eliminates transaction barriers for new users while maintaining decentralization. The platform delivers an experience as seamless and intuitive as Web2 applications, making blockchain technology accessible to everyone. Users can interact with multiple RollApps through a single account system, eliminating the complexity of managing multiple wallets and accounts.
Single Account System
Single Account System
Unified Experience: Allow a single account, single gas token, and single gateway to interact with multiple RollApps. This unified approach simplifies the user experience while maintaining the flexibility to interact with various RollApps across the ecosystem. No more juggling multiple wallets or remembering different account details.
Instant Confirmations
Instant Confirmations
Lightning Fast: With instant inclusion finalities, transactions are confirmed in seconds for a seamless, stress-free user experience. Users can expect transaction confirmations in seconds rather than minutes, providing immediate feedback and confidence in their operations. This speed makes Shib Alpha Layer ideal for real-time applications and high-frequency trading.
Enhanced Interoperability
Enhanced Interoperability
Cross-Chain Excellence: The bridges and cross-chain messaging protocols on top of rollups connected to Shib Alpha Layer can leverage inclusion finality to reduce security assumptions and enhance the speed of cross-chain actions. This creates a more secure and efficient ecosystem for multi-chain applications and DeFi protocols.
Growth Catalyst
Growth Catalyst
Self-Reinforcing Ecosystem: More Rollups → More Ecosystem Users → Even More Rollups → ♾️. This creates a self-reinforcing cycle with a consistently positive growth coefficient. The virtuous cycle ensures sustainable ecosystem growth and continuous innovation across the RollApp landscape, driving adoption and development.
Censorship Resistance
Censorship Resistance
Trust & Security: Our strategy guarantees censorship resistance, fostering trust among RollApp users. A rollup cannot censor critical transactions like withdrawal transactions and lock users’ funds on the rollup. This ensures users always maintain control over their assets and transactions.
Start Building
Launch Rollup
Deploy your own rollup on Shib Alpha Layer.
Interact with Rollups
Learn how to interact with rollups on the network.
Elder Helper
Use Elder Helper for seamless rollup operations.
Bridge Integration
Bridge assets to and from Shib Alpha Layer.
Key Benefits
Accessibility
Designed for users new to technology with intuitive interfaces and simplified interactions. The platform removes the complexity barriers that often prevent mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.
Efficiency
Instant confirmations and optimized transaction sequencing for maximum performance. The Elder protocol ensures transactions are processed at lightning speed with minimal latency.
Security
Censorship resistance and robust security assumptions for trusted operations. Built on proven cryptographic principles with decentralized consensus mechanisms.
Growth
Self-reinforcing ecosystem that drives continuous innovation and user adoption. The platform’s design naturally encourages more developers and users to join the ecosystem.
Architecture Overview
Elder Protocol
The decentralized shared sequencer that powers Shib Alpha Layer, providing the foundation for speed, security, and seamless cross-rollup experience.
Cosmos SDK
Built on Cosmos SDK and CometBFT for robust, scalable infrastructure that supports high-performance blockchain operations.