GHOST Testnet 4.​0 Achieves 69,000 Finalized Blocks

👻 69k Blocks and Counting

By ghostNFT
Aug 7, 2025, 2:34 PM
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GHOST Testnet 4.​0 continues to demonstrate strong performance with over 69,000 finalized blocks since launch.​ This follows the successful deployment of CASPER Testnet 4.​0, which introduced the first permissionless bridge between EVMs and Native Chain.​

Key updates:

  • Network stability remains robust
  • Open validator participation continues
  • Multi-chain testnet faucet supporting 7 blockchains
  • Previous testnet (3.​1) achieved 2.​4M+ blocks

Interested in participating? Become a validator or access testnet funds

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