Getting Started
General information on the Zond Testnet
Our documentation includes two sections: Zond BUIDL Preview and Beta Testnet.
- Betanet our beta-testnet that has been running for over a year.
- Zond BUIDL Preview represents the next evolution, transitioning our beta-testnet to a full testnet environment.
Built upon Ethereum's foundation, Zond BUIDL Preview introduces the Zond Virtual Machine (ZVM)(an EVM fork), and Hyperion (a Solidity fork) and features a post-quantum secure address space powered by Dilithium & XMSS.
This allows developers to leverage their existing Ethereum tools and workflows while benefiting from a critical upgrade: quantum-resistant security. Build with confidence, knowing your applications are protected from the looming threat of quantum attacks.
Key Features of Zond BUIDL Preview:
- Post-Quantum Security: Protect your applications from quantum attacks.
- EVM Compatibility: Seamlessly integrate with existing Ethereum tools and infrastructure.
- Web3-Ready: Build the next generation of decentralized applications with confidence.
- Developer-Friendly: Utilize your existing skills and favorite tools to create quantum-safe solutions.
Developers can run a full Private Zond Testnet Preview network locally, providing a hands-on experience with the successor to our long-running Project Zond beta-testnet.
To balance different security needs, Zond employs both stateful and stateless signature schemes:
- XMSS (Stateful): Offers robust security but limits the number of signatures per wallet.
- ML-DSA (Stateless): Allows for an unlimited number of signatures, providing greater flexibility.
While ML-DSA will be mandatory for staking validators, users creating general wallets can choose between XMSS or ML-DSA, allowing them to tailor the security and usability to their specific requirements.