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You can test an Ocean Protocol application (such as a marketplace) against the test networks (testnets) described below. This page is a brief overview of those testnets. The [tutorials](/tutorials/) cover more details (e.g. how to connect to specific ones). You can test an Ocean Protocol application (such as a marketplace) against the test networks (testnets) described below. This page is a brief overview of those testnets. The [tutorials](/tutorials/) cover more details (e.g. how to connect to specific ones).
## The Kovan Testnet ## A Spree Testnet (for Local Development)
The [Kovan Testnet](https://github.com/kovan-testnet/proposal) (or just "Kovan") is a public Ethereum Testnet operated by members of the Ethereum community. _Formerly called Ocean Protocol Testnet v0.1, it was announced as part of the Plankton milestone._
The Ocean Protocol keeper contracts are deployed to the Kovan Testnet.
For developers building on Ocean Protocol, we recommend starting with a [Spree Testnet](#a-spree-testnet-for-local-development). By default, [Barge](https://github.com/oceanprotocol/barge) will deploy a local "Spree Testnet" on your machine: a local testnet not connected to any external public testnet.
### Kovan Blockchain Explorers When running a Spree Testnet, you can connect to a node at RPC URL [http://localhost:8545](http://localhost:8545) (called "Localhost 8545" in MetaMask).
There are some Kovan blockchain explorers, e.g. [Etherscan for Kovan](https://kovan.etherscan.io/) and [BlockScout for Kovan](https://blockscout.com/eth/kovan). You can use those to check the status of a transaction, the balance of an account, and more. Spree Testnet details can be found in the [Barge README.md file](https://github.com/oceanprotocol/barge#spree-network). You can configure the Spree nodes by editing the files in the `barge/networks/spree/` directory.
### Ocean Components Connected to Kovan > Note: Spree testnets are named after the Spree River, the main river flowing through Berlin, Germany, where many Ocean Protocol developers are located.
There is a [Secret Store](/concepts/components/#secret-store) connected to the Kovan Testnet for use by Ocean Protocol projects (including your projects). It's operated by BigchainDB GmbH. Its URL is:
[https://secret-store-kovan.dev-ocean.com/](https://secret-store-kovan.dev-ocean.com/)
Aside from the Secret Store, there is no other Ocean Protocol software component (e.g. Aquarius) that is live, connected to the Kovan Testnet, and operated by BigchainDB GmbH.
### Using Barge with Kovan
If you run [Barge](https://github.com/oceanprotocol/barge) with the the `--local-kovan-node` option, then Barge will run a Kovan node on your local machine (along with everything else Barge runs). There are many blocks in the Kovan Testnet's blockchain, so it can take a long time for your local Kovan node to sync, i.e. to download a local copy of all the blocks. **In the meantime, the local Kovan node won't be able to do certain things.**
## The Nile Testnet ## The Nile Testnet
_Also known as the Beta Network or Nile Beta Network. Formerly called the Ocean POA Testnet._ _Also known as the Nile Beta Network. Formerly called the Ocean POA Testnet._
The Nile Testnet is similar to the Kovan Testnet, except all the nodes are operated by BigchainDB GmbH. The Nile Testnet is similar to the Kovan Testnet, except all the nodes are operated by BigchainDB GmbH.
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If you run [Barge](https://github.com/oceanprotocol/barge) with the `--local-nile-node` option, then Barge will run a Nile node on your local machine (along with everything else Barge runs). There might be many blocks in the Nile Testnet's blockchain, so it might take a long time for your local Nile node to sync, i.e. to download a local copy of all the blocks. **In the meantime, the local Nile node won't be able to do certain things.** If you run [Barge](https://github.com/oceanprotocol/barge) with the `--local-nile-node` option, then Barge will run a Nile node on your local machine (along with everything else Barge runs). There might be many blocks in the Nile Testnet's blockchain, so it might take a long time for your local Nile node to sync, i.e. to download a local copy of all the blocks. **In the meantime, the local Nile node won't be able to do certain things.**
## A Spree Testnet (for Local Development) ## The Kovan Testnet
By default, [Barge](https://github.com/oceanprotocol/barge) will deploy a local "Spree Testnet" on your machine: a local testnet not connected to any external public testnet. The [Kovan Testnet](https://github.com/kovan-testnet/proposal) (or just "Kovan") is a public Ethereum Testnet operated by members of the Ethereum community.
The Ocean Protocol keeper contracts are deployed to the Kovan Testnet.
When running a Spree Testnet, you can connect to a node at RPC URL [http://localhost:8545](http://localhost:8545) (called "Localhost 8545" in MetaMask). For developers building on Ocean Protocol, we recommend starting with a [Spree Testnet](#a-spree-testnet-for-local-development).
Spree Testnet details can be found in the [Barge README.md file](https://github.com/oceanprotocol/barge#spree-network). You can configure the Spree nodes by editing the files in the `barge/networks/spree/` directory. ### Kovan Blockchain Explorers
> Note: Spree testnets are named after the Spree River, the main river flowing through Berlin, Germany, where many Ocean Protocol developers are located. There are some Kovan blockchain explorers, e.g. [Etherscan for Kovan](https://kovan.etherscan.io/) and [BlockScout for Kovan](https://blockscout.com/eth/kovan). You can use those to check the status of a transaction, the balance of an account, and more.
### Ocean Components Connected to Kovan
There is a [Secret Store](/concepts/components/#secret-store) connected to the Kovan Testnet for use by Ocean Protocol projects (including your projects). It's operated by BigchainDB GmbH. Its URL is:
[https://secret-store-kovan.dev-ocean.com/](https://secret-store-kovan.dev-ocean.com/)
Aside from the Secret Store, there is no other Ocean Protocol software component (e.g. Aquarius) that is live, connected to the Kovan Testnet, and operated by BigchainDB GmbH.
### Using Barge with Kovan
If you run [Barge](https://github.com/oceanprotocol/barge) with the the `--local-kovan-node` option, then Barge will run a Kovan node on your local machine (along with everything else Barge runs). There are many blocks in the Kovan Testnet's blockchain, so it can take a long time for your local Kovan node to sync, i.e. to download a local copy of all the blocks. **In the meantime, the local Kovan node won't be able to do certain things.**
## A Ganache-Based Testnet (for Local Development) ## A Ganache-Based Testnet (for Local Development)