Public devnet
Tokens on this network have no real value, chains and services may be reset, and flows can change between builds. Use it to learn and test, not to hold anything valuable.
Choose a path
Use the app
Install the Polkadot app, create or import a devnet account, get no-value
funds, and open your first .dot app.
Build a Product
Create a static web app, connect to the Host API and Product SDK, register a
.dot name, and publish through pad.
Explore the platform
Architecture
See how the Polkadot app, DotNS, Bulletin, Asset Hub, People, CASH, Browse, and messaging fit together.
Guides
Follow concrete flows: create an account, get CASH, publish an app, deploy contracts, list in Browse, and use platform services.
Reference
Find package names, network identifiers, registries, addresses, source links, and terms used across the docs.
First useful links
Already know what you need?
Open the full introduction for the mental model, or jump to the live devnet entry points:
- Web gateway: dev-dot.li
- Browse directory: browse.dev-dot.li
- Faucet: faucet.polkadot.io