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Ault Capital launches Ault Blockchain public testnet, a Cosmos-based Layer 1 for institutional onchain trading and settlement.
- Ault launches public testnet for its EVM-compatible Layer 1, inviting developers and validators to test institutional onchain trading tools.
- The Ault Blockchain testnet opens with DAO governance and emissions-based AULT rewards tied to real network participation, not token sales.
- Built on Cosmos with full EVM support, Ault’s new Layer 1 begins public testing to power secure trading, settlement, and infrastructure.
Ault Capital Group has opened public access to its blockchain network testnet, marking a significant step toward establishing institutional infrastructure in the digital asset space.
The Ault Blockchain testnet, which went live today, represents the protocol’s first public release and is designed specifically for trading, settlement, and enterprise-grade onchain operations. The Layer 1 network now welcomes developers, infrastructure operators, and early participants to test and build on the platform.
The Ault Blockchain was designed to execute Ethereum-based smart contracts using an Ethereum Virtual Machine, which is built on the Cosmos Layer 1 architecture. The network is governed by a DAO-driven framework that oversees protocol rules, economic parameters, and long-term upgrades through on-chain governance.
Ault Capital invites interested stakeholders to contribute to the ongoing development of the network to enhance its stability. The testenet currently comes with a live environment for evaluating core network functionality, validator performance, and infrastructure design.
Ault Blockchain’s plan is not to conduct a public token sale. Rather, the native AULT token will be distributed exclusively through a protocol-controlled emissions schedule linked to measurable network participation, including consensus security and licensed infrastructure operations, rather than market speculation.
“Ault Blockchain was built the opposite way most networks are built. We started with real financial use cases and then designed the blockchain to support them,” said Milton “Todd” Ault III, founder and executive chairman of Ault Capital Group.
“Participation is based on defined roles and verifiable work, not speculation, with transparent economics that are meant to support long-term network health from day one.”
Licensed participation and validator framework
Several network partners have joined to support Ault Blockchain. B-Harvest, the network’s primary development partner, leads protocol engineering and core network architecture. The development of Ault’s explorers and related hubs is managed by the crypto data analytics firm Xangle. QuickNode provides RPC infrastructure to ensure network reliability, while Protofire supports Safe-related tooling across EVM environments.
Licensed Mining notes are allowed to conduct off-chain services on the network, starting with cryptographic randomness at launch. Meanwhile, network validators can earn transaction fees via the Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, governed by DAO-managed economic policies. Plans to enhance the network’s capabilities are already in the pipeline. Future plans include adding spot trading on DEX, lending services, perpetual trading, and other advanced capabilities as the protocol grows.
The testnet launch has come after finalizing an initial protocol security audit, with mainnet deployment scheduled after additional validator onboarding and milestone testing. The mainet will initially include core protocol modules, EVM compatibility, an initial validator set, and on-chain governance infrastructure. This, and other details, are available on Ault Blockchain’s official website and in the project documentation.
About Ault Blockchain, Ault DAO, and Ault Capital Group
Ault Blockchain is a Layer-1 blockchain designed to support trading, settlement, and data-driven workloads. Built on the Cosmos SDK with full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility, the network enables unmodified Ethereum smart contracts while providing fast finality and native cross-chain interoperability.
Ault DAO is the decentralized governance body responsible for overseeing the Ault Blockchain protocol. The DAO was created by and is overseen by Ault DAO, LLC, a Wyoming DAO LLC. The DAO manages protocol parameters, validator participation, and network upgrades to ensure transparent and community-driven decision-making aligns with the network’s vision.
Ault Capital Group is a diversified investment and holding company focused on technology-driven businesses, digital assets, and financial infrastructure. Through its operating companies and strategic investments, Ault Capital Group supports platforms across blockchain, data infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The firm emphasizes disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation.
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