Aetheris Local Devnet and Sandbox
A private test network on Chain ID 84337 where the Aetheris team and developers test AETH gas mechanics and smart contracts without real funds.
A risk-free place to test before going public
The local devnet and sandbox lets the core team stress-test token utilities, check network stability and run optimization audits. Nothing in it risks project capital, and it mirrors production-style settings so results are meaningful.
Test environment only. Sandbox AETH has no real-world value and is separate from the fixed 21,000,000 AETH ERC-20 supply described on the tokenomics page. The RPC address 127.0.0.1 is local to a developer's own computer and is not a public network.
Token holders and community members
The team uses the sandbox to prepare AETH gas mechanics ahead of any public launch, so problems are found and fixed in isolation instead of on a live network.
Smart contract engineers
Experiment with fast block times, inspect consensus behavior, and deploy decentralized applications or token liquidity bridges with no gas costs.
Sandbox configuration
Developers who run the local node can use these values to connect a Web3 client or a wallet such as MetaMask.
| Network parameter | Sandbox value |
|---|---|
| Network name | Aetheris Local Sandbox |
| Chain ID | 84337 (hex 0x14971) |
| Native gas fee token | AETH |
| Local RPC endpoint | http://127.0.0.1:8545 |
| Genesis allocation | 10 accounts, each pre-loaded with 1B test AETH |
What you can do in the sandbox
Risk-free contract engineering
Deploy smart contracts, automated market maker (AMM) routers or cross-chain vaults on Chain 84337 at no real-world cost.
Web3 client integration
Works with Web3 client libraries and non-custodial wallets such as MetaMask. Check balance updates and sign operations with mock accounts.
Isolated environment
Runs locally in isolation, so bugs, transaction reverts and re-entrancy issues are caught and fixed before any public deployment.
How the sandbox fits the roadmap
Aetheris follows a Token-First, Chain-Later strategy. AETH is the Phase 1 utility token, while the dedicated network layer in Phase 2 is still in development. The sandbox is a development tool for that work. It is not the Phase 2 network itself, and no public launch date is stated here.
What a local devnet is and why it matters
A devnet, short for development network, is a blockchain that runs in a controlled environment instead of on the public internet. In a local devnet the node runs on a single machine, blocks are produced on demand, and every account is funded from a genesis file. Because nothing is connected to a public network, mistakes cost nothing and the whole chain can be reset in seconds.
This matters because blockchain software is hard to change once it is live. A smart contract deployed to a public network is generally permanent, and a bug can mean lost funds. Testing in a sandbox lets engineers find logic errors, failed transactions and re-entrancy problems first. That is the purpose of the Aetheris sandbox.
Why test gas mechanics early
In the sandbox, AETH is configured as the native gas fee token. Gas is the fee a user pays to have a transaction processed, so the way it is priced and consumed shapes how a network feels to use. Running these mechanics on a private chain lets the team observe how transactions behave and refine the design before anyone depends on it. Fee behavior is also easier to compare when every test starts from the same pre-funded accounts and a clean chain state.
How developers typically work with it
A typical workflow starts by running the local node and pointing a Web3 client at the RPC endpoint. Developers then deploy contracts, send test transactions from the pre-funded accounts and check the results. With a wallet such as MetaMask, they can add the network by entering the name, RPC URL, Chain ID and currency symbol from the configuration table above, then sign transactions with mock accounts. Because the genesis accounts are already loaded with test AETH, there is no need to look for test funds elsewhere.
What the sandbox does not tell you
A sandbox is a controlled environment, so it cannot show how a network behaves under real-world conditions such as public traffic, market activity or hostile users. Passing tests here is a step toward readiness, not proof of it. For that reason this page treats the sandbox as a testing tool and makes no claims about launch dates, performance or token value. Current plans are always published on the roadmap.
Keeping test and live assets apart
Sandbox AETH and the public AETH token share a name, so it is important not to confuse them. Sandbox balances exist only on Chain ID 84337 inside a developer's local environment and are not connected to any public network. The live token is the capped ERC-20 described on the tokenomics page. Anyone interacting with it should verify the contract address through official Aetheris channels first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aetheris sandbox?
It is a local devnet running on Chain ID 84337 with AETH as the native gas token. The team uses it to test token utilities, check network stability and run optimization audits without risking project capital.
Can I connect to it from my own computer?
The RPC endpoint http://127.0.0.1:8545 points to the machine that runs the node, so it only works for developers running the sandbox locally. It is not a public network.
Does sandbox AETH have any value?
No. The 1B AETH loaded into each of the 10 genesis accounts are test tokens that exist only in the sandbox. They are separate from the fixed 21,000,000 AETH ERC-20 supply.
See how the sandbox was built
Read the technical progress report covering the node setup, smart contracts and wallet integration.
Digital assets carry risk, including loss of funds. Nothing on this website is financial advice. Do your own research before you participate.
