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# Networks
Monero offers three separate networks and blockchains: **mainnet**, **stagenet** and **testnet**. Every blockchain has its own genesis block and is entirely seperate from others. Also, corresponding p2p networks are separate.
!!! note ""
Monero offers three distinct networks and blockchains:
[**mainnet**](#mainnet)
[**stagenet**](#stagenet)
[**testnet**](#testnet)
Every network has its own genesis block and is entirely seperate from others.
## Nodes & Explorers
!!! danger "Spy Nodes and Explorers"
Be cautious when using **_any_** remote node or block explorer.
Malicious service providers may log and associate your IP address, TXIDs, and more.
If you must use Untrusted Nodes, use them over Onion or I2P.
### Nodes
- Nodes - Self-Hosted
- Run your own [node](../interacting/download-monero-binaries.md)
- Use a node which is controlled by somebody you trust
- Nodes - Remote (Use an Onion or I2P node)
- Onion and I2P nodes @ [monero.fail](https://monero.fail/)
- Onion nodes @ [ditatompel.com](https://xmr.ditatompel.com/remote-nodes/)
### Block Explorers - Self-Hosted
- [Onion Monero Blockchain Explorer](https://github.com/moneroexamples/onion-monero-blockchain-explorer/)
- [MoneroBlock](https://github.com/duggavo/MoneroBlock/)
## Mainnet
Mainnet is the "production" network and blockchain.
!!! info ""
Mainnet is the "production" network and blockchain.
Mainnet is the only blockchain where XMR units have value.
Mainnet is the only blockchain where XMR units have value.
Mainnet is what people mean by default.
Mainnet is the default network.
Default TCP ports (listening):
??? tip "Mainnet Block Explorers [Onion]"
- [P2Pool.io](http://yucmgsbw7nknw7oi3bkuwudvc657g2xcqahhbjyewazusyytapqo4xid.onion/explorer/)
* 18080 - p2p network
* 18081 - JSON-RPC server
* 18082 - ZMQ server
??? danger "Mainnet Block Explorers [Clearnet]"
- [P2Pool.io](https://p2pool.io/explorer/)
- [XMRChain.net](https://xmrchain.net/)
- [Localmonero.co](https://localmonero.co/blocks/)
- [ExploreMonero.com](https://www.exploremonero.com/)
??? failure "Mainnet Faucets"
- None. Don't fall for scams
??? abstract "Mainnet TCP ports"
- 18080 - [Default] P2P Network
- 18081 - [Default] Unrestricted [JSON-RPC](../rpc-library/monerod-rpc.md)
- 18082 - [Default] ZMQ RPC
- 18083 - ZMQ Pub
- 18084 - Tor P2P
- 18085 - I2P P2P
- 18086 - Unused
- 18087 - Unused
- 18088 - [Wallet RPC](../interacting/monero-wallet-rpc-reference.md)
- 18089 - Restricted [JSON-RPC](../rpc-library/monerod-rpc.md)
## Stagenet
Stagenet is what you need to learn Monero safely.
!!! info ""
Stagenet is available for users and developers to learn and build on Monero safely.
Stagenet is technically equivalent to mainnet, both in terms of features and consensus rules. Similar to mainnet, use the [latest official Monero release](https://getmonero.org/downloads/) to be compatible with stagenet.
Stagenet is technically equivalent to mainnet, both in terms of features and consensus rules. Similar to mainnet, you'll use the [latest official Monero release](https://getmonero.org/downloads/) to be compatible with stagenet.
To get started:
Some resources to get started:
* Connect your GUI or CLI to stagenet open node **monero-stagenet.exan.tech:38081**
* Get free stagenet XMR from [stagenet faucet](https://melo.tools/faucet/stagenet/) or [stagenet faucet 2](https://stagenet-faucet.xmr-tw.org/)
* Check the [stagenet block explorer 1](https://stagenet.xmrchain.net/) or [stagenet block explorer 2](https://melo.tools/explorer/stagenet/)
??? tip "Stagenet Block Explorers [Onion]"
- [Monerodevs.org](http://bhqzadcvfcuwwnvf5hws5zwzjgvfuarqbah5ruhyxuxhaoklsy35wdqd.onion/)
Default TCP ports (listening):
??? danger "Stagenet Block Explorers [Clearnet]"
- N/A
* 38080 - p2p network
* 38081 - JSON-RPC server
* 38082 - ZMQ server
??? abstract "Stagenet Faucets [Clearnet]"
- [Rino.io](https://tools.rino.io/faucet/stagenet/)
- [XMR-TW.org](https://stagenet-faucet.xmr-tw.org/)
Stagenet was introduced in March 2018 as part of Monero 0.12.0.0.
??? abstract "Stagenet TCP ports"
- 38080 - [Default] P2P Network
- 38081 - [Default] Unrestricted [JSON-RPC](../rpc-library/monerod-rpc.md)
- 38082 - [Default] ZMQ RPC
- 38083 - ZMQ Pub
- 38084 - Tor P2P
- 38085 - I2P P2P
- 38086 - Unused
- 38087 - Unused
- 38088 - [Wallet RPC](../interacting/monero-wallet-rpc-reference.md)
- 38089 - Resticted [JSON-RPC](../rpc-library/monerod-rpc.md)
Stagenet was introduced in March 2018 as part of Monero v0.12.0.0
## Testnet
As a normal user, use [stagenet](#stagenet) instead. Testnet is for developers.
!!! info ""
If you're a normal user or a developer building an application, you should use [Stagenet](#stagenet).
Testnet is the "experimental" network and blockchain where things get released long before mainnet.
Testnet is the "experimental" network and blockchain where things get tested long before mainnet.
Testnet forks early and often. Most of the time you need to compile Monero from source to be compatible with testnet. Otherwise you will get stuck on the old not-forked version.
Testnet forks earlier and more often than Mainnet. To avoid being stuck on an old fork of testnet, you should keep your sources up to date and compile often.
To get started:
Some resources to get started:
* Build Monero from [source](https://github.com/monero-project/monero)
* Connect your GUI or CLI to testnet open node **monero-testnet.exan.tech:28081**
* Get free XMR from [testnet faucet](https://melo.tools/faucet/testnet/)
* Check the [testnet block explorer 1](https://testnet.xmrchain.net/) or [testnet block explorer 2](https://melo.tools/explorer/testnet/)
- Build Monero from source following a guide from [Monero Examples](https://github.com/moneroexamples/monero-compilation/)
Default TCP ports (listening):
??? tip "Testnet Block Explorers [Onion]"
- [Monerodevs.org](http://ol7qm5adjeugpwkbrcnnnshsihmkhidaaoim35duhfdmj4gihaiapkid.onion/)
* 28080 - p2p network
* 28081 - JSON-RPC server
* 28082 - ZMQ server
??? danger "Testnet Block Explorers [Clearnet]"
- N/A
## Private Testnet
??? abstract "Testnet Faucets [Clearnet]"
- [Rino.io](https://tools.rino.io/faucet/testnet/)
You can also create your private version of the testnet.
??? abstract "Testnet TCP ports"
Private testnet gives more flexibility to arange for specific situations for developers.
- 28080 - [Default] P2P Network
- 28081 - [Default] Unrestricted [JSON-RPC](../rpc-library/monerod-rpc.md)
- 28082 - [Default] ZMQ RPC
- 28083 - ZMQ Pub
- 28084 - Tor P2P
- 28085 - I2P P2P
- 28086 - Unused
- 28087 - Unused
- 28088 - [Wallet RPC](../interacting/monero-wallet-rpc-reference.md)
- 28089 - Restricted [JSON-RPC](../rpc-library/monerod-rpc.md)
Check the [private testnet guide](https://github.com/moneroexamples/private-testnet).
### Private Testnet
??? info "Run a Private Testnet"
## Why stagenet and testnet coins have no value?
You can create a private version of the Testnet.
A private testnet gives developers flexibility and control over the network.
If mainnet and stagenet are technically equivalent then why only mainnet coins have value?
To learn how to run a private testnet, follow the guide from [Monero Examples](https://github.com/moneroexamples/private-testnet/)
This is simply the convention community embraced. Value only comes from a shared believe that mainnet coins will be accepted by other people in the future.
## FAQ
??? question "Why do stagenet and testnet coins have no value?"
A: This is simply the convention community embraced. Value only comes from a shared belief that mainnet coins will be accepted by other people in the future.