Networks
Shimmer Mainnet
You can access the Stardust protocols' stable features by using the Shimmer Mainnet. Although it is an innovation network, all the Stardust protocol features have been tested on the public testnet. You can rest assured that your experience will be stable and reliable.
You can find a list of public APIs in the Shimmer Endpoints section.
Public Testnet
The Public test network is the testing grounds for the Shimmer Mainnet. It's where developers can try out all the latest features being tested before being merged into the main Stardust protocol. As it is a testing ground for new features, you may experience some inconveniences or errors which usually come with beta-stage software.
The Faucet
As the public test network is a testing network, you can request test tokens from the Shimmer Faucet. You only need to enter the desired address
You can find a list of public APIs in the Testnet Endpoints section.