generated: '2026-07-17'
method: searched
source: https://docs.aleo.org/ + live probe of api.explorer.provable.com
note: >-
  Aleo provides a public testnet for development, mirroring mainnet. The node REST
  API exposes both via a network path segment; developers can also run a fully
  local devnet/devnode with the Leo CLI.
environments:
- name: mainnet
  base_url: https://api.explorer.provable.com/v1/mainnet
  segment: mainnet
  verified: true
- name: testnet
  base_url: https://api.explorer.provable.com/v1/testnet
  segment: testnet
  verified: true
  note: Free test network; obtain testnet credits from the community faucet (Discord / explorer).
- name: local-devnet
  how: leo devnet
  note: Spin up a local multi-validator development network with the Leo CLI.
- name: local-devnode
  how: leo devnode
  note: Standalone local development node for testing against a fresh ledger.
test_accounts:
  note: >-
    Generate throwaway keypairs with `leo account new` or the Provable SDK. Never
    hardcodes published private keys; use testnet + a faucet for funded accounts.
faucet:
  note: Testnet credits are distributed via the Aleo Discord faucet and explorer; no fixed programmatic faucet endpoint is documented.