According to Odaily, Starknet, a core development team member and StarkWare ecosystem head, Abdel, has announced the launch of Catnet on platform X. Catnet is a custom Bitcoin signet enabled with OP_CAT, which will be used for the deployment testing of Bitcoin Circle STARK Verifier. Abdel further added that a faucet is soon to be introduced.
The introduction of Catnet is a significant step in the development and testing of the Bitcoin Circle STARK Verifier. The use of a custom Bitcoin signet like Catnet allows for more precise and controlled testing environments, which can lead to more reliable results and ultimately, a more robust Bitcoin Circle STARK Verifier.
The forthcoming faucet, as mentioned by Abdel, is also an important development. While the specifics of this faucet were not detailed, it is generally understood to be a source of free tokens for users to test the network. This will likely provide users with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the workings of the Bitcoin Circle STARK Verifier in a risk-free environment.
These developments underline the ongoing efforts by Starknet and the StarkWare ecosystem to enhance the functionality and reliability of the Bitcoin Circle STARK Verifier. As the testing phase progresses, further updates and improvements are expected.