From ddd5a3cdc749f15ac4688f0732a439587b708a26 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Melody Serra Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:37:36 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update clusters.md added a table and some high level info on clusters, if you could double check that I used the right endpoints in the table, if you decide it's helpful, that would be so great --- docs/core/clusters.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/core/clusters.md b/docs/core/clusters.md index 0c94a76ce..100f5a489 100644 --- a/docs/core/clusters.md +++ b/docs/core/clusters.md @@ -39,6 +39,21 @@ An example of some of these Solana blockchain explorers include: - [http://solanabeach.io/](http://solanabeach.io/). - [http://validators.app/](http://validators.app/). +## On a high level + +- Mainnet: Live production environment for deployed applications. +- Devnet: Testing with public accessibility for developers experimenting with their applications. +- Testnet: Stress-testing for network upgrades and validator performance. + +**Example use cases**: You may want to debug a new program on Devnet or verify performance metrics on Testnet before Mainnet deployment. + +| **Cluster** | **Endpoint** | **Purpose** | **Notes** | +|---------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------| +| Mainnet | `https://api.mainnet-beta.solana.com` | Live production environment | Requires SOL for transactions | +| Devnet | `https://api.devnet.solana.com` | Public testing and development | Free SOL airdrop for testing | +| Testnet | `https://api.testnet.solana.com` | Validator and stress testing | May have intermittent downtime | + + ## Devnet Devnet serves as a playground for anyone who wants to take Solana for a test