# Hoodi Testnet is Live

**URL:** <https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/hoodi-testnet-is-live/14579>\
**Category:** Protocol Updates\
**Created:** [May 29, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/hoodi-testnet-is-live/14579 "2025-05-29T16:07:19Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/t/hoodi-testnet-is-live/14579/1 "2025-05-29T16:07:19Z")

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Hoodi Testnet is Live Today

Hoodi - Where to Get Started:

1. Hoodi Testnet Contracts: [Can be found here.](https://github.com/Layr-Labs/eigenlayer-contracts?tab=readme-ov-file#current-deployment-contracts)
2. Namespace: testnet-hoodi

Who Can Use Hoodi:

Hoodi provides a platform for AVS developers, Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs), Operators, and integrators to test upcoming features of the EigenLayer protocol and end-to-end interactions between Operators, AVSs, and Ethereum. This network supports EigenPods due to its open validator set.

Why Use Hoodi:

Hoodi allows early access to new functionalities, which enables proactive issue identification and fosters a collaborative development atmosphere.

You can learn more about EigenLayer’s Testing Strategy and Testnets [here](https://www.blog.eigenlayer.xyz/the-future-of-eigenlayer-testing-new-and-improved-testnets-tooling-coming-soon/).