Lisk Test Network
The Lisk Test Network (Testnet) serves as a nonproduction blockchain for testing and validation of code changes. This alternative blockchain provides an environment for both users and developers to test Lisk functionality without needing to purchase any LSK.
There are a few ways to connect to Testnet. First way is a Lisk wallet. The Lisk team provides a wallet here: https://testnet.lisk.io/
The second way is to install a copy of Lisk on your own system. Instructions for how to do this can be found here: https://lisk.io/documentation?i=lisk-docs/BinaryInstall
The third way involves using API calls to a public wallet. This method is recommended for advanced users and developers. Documentation for using API calls can be found here: https://lisk.io/documentation?i=lisk-docs/APIReference
Testnet is completely is in the hands of the 101 forging delegates. This means that it is up to the community to keep their own Lisk clients running in order to support the test blockchain. Securing Testnet is vital for the future of Lisk and anyone is welcome to participate.
Assisting with the security of Testnet can provide valuable experience for anyone wanting to run a Delegate on Mainnet
In order to get free LSK for testing you must have a wallet. Wallets can be provisioned using the link above.
Once you have a wallet address, you will need to navigate in your browser to here: https://testnet-faucet.lisk.io/
Fill in that address and complete the captcha. The LSK should show up in your account within a minute.
Note: Testnet LSK has no value.
Once transactions are put on the blockchain it usually takes less than 10 seconds to show in a wallet. There are a few ways to validate a transaction completed.
First, The Testnet Blockchain Explorer, found here: https://testnet-explorer.lisk.io. This can be used to look at the transaction Id, the block it was put in and more.