DogeOS Unleashes Public Testnet with EVM Smart Contracts

DogeOS has launched its public testnet, bringing EVM-compatible smart contracts to the Dogecoin ecosystem. This move gives developers access to Ethereum-compatible infrastructure without changing the network's underlying Layer 1.

The Chikyū testnet uses a zero-knowledge rollup and currently operates with chain ID 6281971. DOGE is used as the native token for transaction fees on DogeOS, allowing developers to build DeFi, trading, stablecoin, and gaming applications.

Several projects are already building on the testnet, including Barkswap, Superposition Finance, Derps, Split Markets, and USDoge. The network targets around 300 transactions per second, compared to roughly 30 on Dogecoin's Layer 1.