Babylon Phase 2 Testnet Launch Set for January 8, 2025

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Key Points:

Babylon Phase 2 testnet will go live on January 8 with block production starting at 9 AM UTC. Get ready for new opportunities to participate!
The upgraded staking web app will allow users to register Phase-1 stakes into the Phase-2 Babylon chain starting at 10 AM UTC on January 8.
Babylon Phase 2 testnet will test Signet Bitcoin and Babylon stakes, with participation from key players like validators and dApp developers for improved blockchain security.

Babylon is excited to announce the launch of the Babylon Phase 2 testnet on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its development journey.

Babylon Phase 2 Testnet Launch Set for January 8, 2025

Key Dates and Times

Block Production Start: Block production will begin at 9 AM UTC on January 8. Validators and finality providers can register their participation once block production starts.
Staking Web App Launch: The upgraded staking web app (btcstaking.testnet.babylonlabs.io) will be available at 10 AM UTC. This platform allows users to register their Phase-1 testnet stakes into the new Babylon Phase-2 testnet.
Phase-1 Staking Monitoring: The original staking app (btcstaking.testnet.babylonchain.io) will remain active until 8:30 AM UTC for users who wish to monitor their existing Phase-1 stakes.

Focus of Babylon Phase 2 Testnet

The primary goal of the Babylon Phase 2 testnet is to introduce a Babylon PoS chain secured by Signet Bitcoin and Babylon stakes. This phase will test:

Seamless registration of existing Phase-1 Signet Bitcoin stakes into Phase-2.
Babylon’s operational stability by engaging key participants, including:
- Signet Bitcoin stakers
- Finality providers
- CometBFT validators
- Liquid (re)staking protocols
- Wallets and dApp developers

This testnet allows developers to deploy and experiment with CosmWasm smart contracts in a secure, permissionless environment. Babylon invites all participants to contribute to this exciting phase as it continues to push the boundaries of blockchain innovation.

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