Is there a way to run the Docker version of ION on testnet?
Contributor guide
Tech stack
docker
Domain
blockchainbackend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Docker
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Review the Docker configuration files (e.g., docker compose.yml, environment variables) and issue comments to understand how to add a testnet mode. Check the ION documentation for existing testnet support. Look at the Sidetree protocol's Bitcoin network handling to see how testnet can be configured.
