<p>You can also use regtest mode. It creates a new blockchain in a local environment and you can mine blocks on demand. Ideal for unit testing. </p>

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2016-07-02T03:49:27.577Z
2016-07-02T03:49:27.577Z
ecavero
<p>Depending what are trying to achieve you can use  testsnet box <a href="https://github.com/freewil/bitcoin-testnet-box" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/freewil/bitcoin-testnet-box</a>, it runs two nodes one connect to another in our machine without need to access or the testnet, also gives the ability to generate blocks whenever you want so you don't need to wait.</p>

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2016-07-01T18:35:41.250Z
2016-07-01T18:35:41.250Z
carvmarc
<p>Is there a Bitcoin testnet that is really small so you can quickly download the blockchain and test stuff?</p>

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Is there a Bitcoin testnet that is really small so you can quickly download the blockchain and test stuff?
Fernando Tiberti
# Is there a Bitcoin testnet that is really small so you can quickly download the blockchain and test stuff?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-07-01)

Is there a Bitcoin testnet that is really small so you can quickly download the blockchain and test stuff?

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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-07-01. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

Depending what are trying to achieve you can use testsnet box <https://github.com/freewil/bitcoin-testnet-box>, it runs two nodes one connect to another in our machine without need to access or the testnet, also gives the ability to generate blocks whenever you want so you don't need to wait.


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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-07-02. Score: 4

You can also use regtest mode. It creates a new blockchain in a local environment and you can mine blocks on demand. Ideal for unit testing.


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