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# Public Nodes

:::warning

For security reasons it's not recommended to use private wallet API with a public daemon. Run your own node for production services.

:::

These public nodes are **development tools** — stability and availability are not guaranteed. For exchanges, pools, or production services, run your own Lethean node.

## Testnet

| Service | URL |
|---------|-----|
| Daemon RPC | `http://10.69.69.165:46941/json_rpc` |
| Block Explorer | [explorer.lthn.io](https://explorer.lthn.io) |
| Documentation | [testnet-docs.lthn.io](https://testnet-docs.lthn.io) |
| Downloads | [downloads.lthn.io](https://downloads.lthn.io) |
| Trade DEX | [trade.lthn.io](https://trade.lthn.io) |

### Connect to testnet

```bash
./lethean-testnet-chain-node \
  --data-dir ./testnet-data \
  --add-priority-node 10.69.69.165:46942
```

## Mainnet

Mainnet deployment pending testnet validation through HF5 (height 11,500).

## Running your own node

```bash
# Download
wget https://downloads.lthn.io/lethean-testnet-linux-x86_64-v6.0.1.tar.gz
tar xzf lethean-testnet-linux-x86_64-v6.0.1.tar.gz
cd lethean-testnet-linux-x86_64-v6.0.1

# Start daemon
./lethean-testnet-chain-node --data-dir ./data

# With admin API (needed for mining control)
./lethean-testnet-chain-node --data-dir ./data --rpc-enable-admin-api
```
