# Join the public testnet
Current Testnet
See the testnet repo (opens new window) for information on the latest testnet, including the correct version of Desmos to use and details about the genesis file.
# Validators
Requires desmos executables
To join the public testnet you must have desmoscli
and desmosd
installed.
To become a testnet validators, the mainnet instructions apply:
The only difference is the Desmos software version and genesis file. See the testnet repo (opens new window) for information on testnets, including the correct version of Desmos to use and details about the genesis file.