> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://xitcoin.gitbook.io/guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://xitcoin.gitbook.io/guide/xitcoin-guide.md).

# Xitcoin Guide

Official guide to the Xitcoin network, XTC, testnet, staking, development and node operations.

Xitcoin is an EVM-compatible proof-of-stake Layer 1 built with the Cosmos SDK, CometBFT and Cosmos EVM. It brings together Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and tooling with Cosmos-native consensus, staking, governance and interoperability.

This is the canonical public guide for users, developers, validators, infrastructure providers and integration partners.

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**The canonical public testnet is active.** Xitcoin Public Testnet is publicly available with Cosmos chain ID `xitcoin-testnet-v2-1`. Always verify the live network identifier before signing or broadcasting.
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## Explore the network

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Understand Xitcoin</strong></td><td>Purpose, architecture, history and ecosystem.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Use the testnet</strong></td><td>Wallet configuration, test XTC, endpoints and explorers.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Stake and validate</strong></td><td>Delegation, validator operations, admission and risks.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Build on Xitcoin</strong></td><td>EVM tooling, Cosmos APIs and integration metadata.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Start by role

| You are…               | Recommended starting point                                                                     |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| A new user             | [What is Xitcoin?](/guide/discover-xitcoin/what-is-xitcoin.md)                                 |
| A wallet user          | [Connect a wallet](/guide/use-the-testnet/connect-wallet.md)                                   |
| A developer            | [Developer overview](/guide/build-on-xitcoin/overview.md)                                      |
| A delegator            | [How staking works](/guide/staking-and-validators/overview.md)                                 |
| A node operator        | [Operator overview](/guide/run-a-node/overview.md)                                             |
| A public authority     | [Sovereign participation](/guide/governance-and-security/sovereign-participation-reference.md) |
| An integration partner | [Network integration](/guide/build-on-xitcoin/network-integration.md)                          |
| A security researcher  | [Responsible disclosure](/guide/governance-and-security/responsible-disclosure.md)             |

## Network identity

| Property          |                         Testnet |          Mainnet |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------: | ---------------: |
| Cosmos chain ID   |          `xitcoin-testnet-v2-1` |        `xitcoin` |
| EVM chain ID      |                        `101089` |         `101088` |
| Native asset      |                             XTC |              XTC |
| Base denomination |                          `axtc` |           `axtc` |
| Decimals          |                              18 |               18 |
| Status            | Canonical public testnet active | **Not launched** |

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Testnet XTC has no monetary value. Mainnet has not launched, and no page in this guide should be interpreted as announcing a mainnet or bridge launch.
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## Public source of truth

The [Xitcoin PoS Chain repository](https://github.com/xitcoin-org/pos-chain) contains the node software and release source. Canonical public Testnet network configuration and Genesis files are maintained in the [Xitcoin Testnets repository](https://github.com/xitcoin-org/testnets). This guide makes that information understandable and operational. When a draft document differs from a validated release or live on-chain state, the validated release and live state take precedence.