> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.forest.inc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.forest.inc/mvp-access-testnet-setup.md).

# MVP Access: Testnet Setup

The Forest Launchpad MVP runs on the **BNB Chain Testnet**, a sandbox network used for safe testing before mainnet deployment.\
You’ll need **tBNB** (testnet BNB) to mint, buy, and interact with tokens during this phase.

#### What is the BNB Chain Testnet?

BNB Chain Testnet is a testing environment for **BNB Chain**, created by **Binance** in 2020.\
It offers faster transactions and lower fees than Ethereum by using **Proof of Staked Authority (PoSA)** - a variant of Proof of Stake (PoS).

The native token of this network is **tBNB**, which acts as gas for test transactions.\
tBNB has no real monetary value - it’s used purely for testing.

> **BNB Chain Testnet Faucet:** <https://www.bnbchain.org/en/testnet-faucet>