Published on: 2013-11-15T20:02:06+00:00
The use of testnet in the development and testing of applications can sometimes be limited due to the possibility of it breaking as a result of public resource abuse. However, an alternative solution called -regtest allows for the creation of a local network that enables instant block minting and simplifies the testing and app development process.In a 2013 email thread initiated by Mike Belshe on the Bitcoin-development mailing list, concerns were raised about the occurrence of new blocks being minted every couple of seconds on the testnet chain. This issue was observed on popular platforms such as blockexplorer and btclook. The question arises as to whether this rapid creation of new blocks should be regarded as a cause for concern.It is worth noting that the email thread also included a promotion for DreamFactory, which is an open-source REST and JSON services provider specifically designed for HTML5 and Native Apps.
Updated on: 2023-08-01T06:42:13.899617+00:00