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Mainnet Meaning

The "live" version of a blockchain where real transactions take place using real value (money). This is distinguished from a Testnet, which is a "playground" version where developers can test code using "fake" tokens that have no value.

When a project announces their "Mainnet Launch," it is a major milestone. It means the code is ready for the real world.

For investors, this is often a "Buy the rumor, sell the news" event; the price often pumps in anticipation of the launch and then drops once the network is actually live and the "hype" has peaked. Operating on Mainnet requires extreme caution.

Every "Gas" fee costs real money, and every mistake is permanent and "Immutable." Before a project moves from Testnet to Mainnet, they usually undergo multiple "Security Audits" to ensure there are no bugs that could lead to a loss of user funds in the "live" environment.

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