TechFlow News — The Sui blockchain has announced the launch of Testnet Wave 1, a testnet focused on operators, particularly validators and full node operators. According to the team, this testnet will run for approximately two to three weeks and will be shut down once its goals are achieved. This marks the first collaboration between Sui Network and non-Mysten Labs operators, representing a significant step toward decentralizing the Sui mainnet.
The key advancement from Devnet (Developer Network) to Testnet Wave 1 is the inclusion of independent validators. Under Devnet, Mysten Labs operated four validators to validate transactions on the network. In contrast, Testnet Wave 1 includes 20 third-party validators selected through an application process, along with over 500 full nodes jointly operated by Mysten Labs and selected community members. The team emphasized that there is currently no SUI token airdrop plan, and participation in the testnet will not yield any rewards.Source
