What is Signet?

Signet is a Bitcoin test network designed for developers to test their applications in a controlled environment. Unlike the traditional testnet, Signet doesn't rely on miners. Instead, blocks are created by a trusted party, providing predictable and consistent block times.

What are the Key Features?

• Blocks are created every 10 minutes by a trusted party, ensuring consistency.

• Mimics the mainnet environment closely, making it ideal for development and testing.

• Endorsed and supported by Bitcoin Core, widely adopted by the developer community.

How is Signet Different from Testnet?

• Testnet relies on miners, leading to unpredictable block times, while Signet uses a trusted party, ensuring consistent block production.

• Signet offers a more stable environment for testing compared to the often erratic testnet.

• Signet is preferred by developers for its reliability and consistency, whereas testnet is used for broader testing purposes.

More information:

https://bitcoinops.org/en/topics/signet/