Modulr testnet launches to build a decentralized network for robotics, AI, data, and compute, marking a major step for DePIN infrastructure.
Author: Akshat Thakur
December 31, 2025 — Modulr Testnet launches as the project moves toward building a decentralized network for robotics, AI, data, and compute. The release marks the final testing phase ahead of mainnet, with a strong focus on community-driven stress testing.
Modulr Robotics aims to build an open, global network for robotics and AI powered by blockchain. The project sits at the intersection of decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), real-time robotics, and AI compute. Modulr’s design allows users to remotely operate robots, deploy AI models, and share compute resources through a peer-to-peer marketplace.
By tokenizing access to physical automation, the protocol seeks to lower barriers for industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and remote operations. The testnet launch represents a critical step toward validating this vision at scale.
The Modulr Testnet went live on December 30, 2025, serving as the final validation phase before mainnet deployment. Unlike traditional testnets focused solely on functionality, Modulr emphasizes adversarial and community-driven testing. Beginning in January 2026, users can join “Modulr Missions” designed to simulate real-world conditions.
Tasks include account creation, transaction spamming, and identifying bugs or vulnerabilities. The project will reward participants with $eMDR tokens from its Ecosystem Fund, with additional incentives for uncovering critical issues.
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@BrodaRev
@Modulr_Robotics Then how many months is the testnet spanning for ?
MODULR TESTNET IS LIVE🚀 As promised, testnet is live and we are now in the final stage of prep before we launch Modulr mainnet!🥳 As a reminder, our testnet will work a little differently than most. We'll have specific missions starting in Jan 2026 where we incentivize users https://t.co/LEJzUVktnN
10:51 PM·Dec 30, 2025
Brown
@twitdives
@Modulr_Robotics Is it incentivized?
MODULR TESTNET IS LIVE🚀 As promised, testnet is live and we are now in the final stage of prep before we launch Modulr mainnet!🥳 As a reminder, our testnet will work a little differently than most. We'll have specific missions starting in Jan 2026 where we incentivize users https://t.co/LEJzUVktnN
09:54 PM·Dec 30, 2025
miles (Ø,G) ⌘ 🛠️
@miles9863
@Modulr_Robotics Would appreciate if you guys get to explain the testnet in details and secondly do you guys have an active discord server one can interact with other users.
MODULR TESTNET IS LIVE🚀 As promised, testnet is live and we are now in the final stage of prep before we launch Modulr mainnet!🥳 As a reminder, our testnet will work a little differently than most. We'll have specific missions starting in Jan 2026 where we incentivize users https://t.co/LEJzUVktnN
08:30 PM·Dec 30, 2025
Early demonstrations highlight Modulr’s focus on low-latency performance, with block times reaching as low as 0.5 seconds in pre-launch tests. At launch, the testnet processed more than 59,000 blocks with five validators maintaining consensus. While transactions remain minimal pending community engagement, the network metrics show stability.
Modulr has also opened its GitHub repositories to developers, encouraging transparency and external review. These measures aim to harden the protocol ahead of mainnet conditions.
As DePIN and AI narratives converge, Modulr’s testnet highlights a shift toward blockchain systems backed by real-world hardware. Robotics and automation represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar market with growing demand for remote access and monetization. Modulr’s model allows idle hardware to generate yield while expanding global access to automation.
If successful, the protocol could bridge on-chain coordination with physical execution. The upcoming mainnet will determine whether this vision can scale beyond experimentation.
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