In the XRP Ledger ecosystem, there exists a singular production peer-to-peer network known as the Mainnet. All business transactions conducted on the XRP Ledger take place within this production network.
To enable members of the XRP Ledger community to engage with XRP Ledger technology without impacting the Mainnet, alternative networks, often referred to as altnets, have been established. Here's a breakdown of some public altnets:
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