BME Testnet

Welcome to the BME (Burn-Mint Equilibrium) testnet documentation. This section contains guides and resources for testing the new ACT (Akash Compute Token) economic mechanism.

What is BME?

The Burn-Mint Equilibrium (BME) is a new economic mechanism that introduces ACT, a stable compute credit token pegged to ~$1 USD. This provides stable pricing for cloud deployments while AKT remains the staking and governance token.


Documentation Sections

BME Testnet Overview

Get started with BME testnet including:

  • Network configuration and setup
  • Key commands and workflows
  • Getting testnet tokens
  • Prize eligibility requirements

BME Testnet Test Plan

Comprehensive testing guide with:

  • Pre-flight health checks
  • Deployment lifecycle testing
  • Provider settlement verification
  • Circuit breaker scenarios
  • Edge cases and error handling


Get Started

  1. Read the Overview - Understand BME basics and setup
  2. Review the Test Plan - See all test scenarios
  3. Start Testing - Execute tests and submit proofs
  4. Earn Rewards - Submit completed tests for prize eligibility