Mainnet
The live, fully operational version of a blockchain, where real transactions with real value take place. It is distinguished from a "testnet," a parallel network used for experimentation and development where the tokens have no real-world value.
In the bookExplained in Chapter 18: Wallets, Keys, and Self-Custody: The Mechanics of "Owning"
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