# Public Testnet Setup

## Setup

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**CURRENT TESTNET**

See the [testnet repo](https://github.com/realiotech/testnets) for information on the latest testnet, including the correct version of realio-networkd to use and details about the genesis file.
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## Validators

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**REQUIRES REALIO-NETWORKD EXECUTABLE**

To join the public testnet you **must** have [realio-network installed](https://docs.realio.network/running-a-full-node).
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To become a testnet validator, these instructions apply:

1. [Create a full node](https://docs.realio.network/running-a-full-node/setup)
2. [Become a validator](https://docs.realio.network/validators/setup)

The only difference is the realio-networkd software version and genesis file. See the [testnet repo](https://github.com/realiotech/testnets) for information on testnets, including the correct version of realio-networkd to use and details about the genesis file.


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