Testnet1 is a cutting edge highly breakable in-flux testnet we use to test new features. If you do join, please [take the time to report any bugs](https://github.com/status-im/nim-beacon-chain/issues).
_Note: Works only on non-Windows right now. If on Windows, consider using our [Vagrant box](https://github.com/status-im/nim-vagrant)._
Before following the instructions below, please make sure you have Go installed. Follow [official instructions](https://golang.org/doc/install) and make sure it's above version 1.12. This is required because we build the Libp2p Go daemon.
```bash
git clone https://github.com/status-im/nimbus
cd nimbus
git fetch
git checkout devel
make update deps
cd vendor/nim-beacon-chain
make clean-testnet1 testnet1
./scripts/testnet1.sh
```
Your node should be connecting to others now:
```bash
DBG 2019-07-12 09:39:47+02:00 UPnP topics="nat" tid=8215 msg="Internet Gateway Device found but it's not connected. Trying anyway."