diff --git a/.circleci/token/run.sh b/.circleci/token/run.sh
index 812d1c2b85..bff3959a56 100644
--- a/.circleci/token/run.sh
+++ b/.circleci/token/run.sh
@@ -8,18 +8,18 @@ fi
 
 # The private key and address of Alice.
 # Swap these into .env, when running transactions as the first bidder.
-# NETWORK=mainnet
+# NETWORK=testnet
 # PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 
 # The private key and address of Bob.
 # Swap these into program.json, when running transactions as the second bidder.
-# NETWORK=mainnet
+# NETWORK=testnet
 # PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 
 
 # Swap in the private key of Alice.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ leo run mint_public aleo13ssze66adjjkt795z9u5wpq8h6kn0y2657726h4h3e3wfnez4vqsm30
 
 # Swap in the private key of Bob.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ leo run mint_private aleo17vy26rpdhqx4598y5gp7nvaa9rk7tnvl6ufhvvf4calsrrqdaqyshd
 
 # Swap in the private key of Alice.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ leo run transfer_public aleo17vy26rpdhqx4598y5gp7nvaa9rk7tnvl6ufhvvf4calsrrqdaqy
 
 # Swap in the private key of Bob.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ leo run transfer_private "{
 
 # Swap in the private key of Alice.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ leo run transfer_public_to_private aleo17vy26rpdhqx4598y5gp7nvaa9rk7tnvl6ufhvvf4
 
 # Swap in the private key of Bob.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@ leo run transfer_private_to_public "{
 # Swap in the private key of Alice.
 # This is done to ensure that program.json is the same after every execution of ./run.sh.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
diff --git a/compiler/parser/examples/parser.rs b/compiler/parser/examples/parser.rs
index cf093f412d..cd7450f061 100644
--- a/compiler/parser/examples/parser.rs
+++ b/compiler/parser/examples/parser.rs
@@ -39,8 +39,8 @@ struct Opt {
     #[clap(short, long)]
     print_stdout: bool,
 
-    /// The network to use. Defaults to mainnet.
-    #[clap(long, default_value = "mainnet")]
+    /// The network to use. Defaults to testnet.
+    #[clap(long, default_value = "testnet")]
     pub(crate) network: String,
 }
 
diff --git a/errors/src/errors/utils/util_errors.rs b/errors/src/errors/utils/util_errors.rs
index da25660922..98c1366cc8 100644
--- a/errors/src/errors/utils/util_errors.rs
+++ b/errors/src/errors/utils/util_errors.rs
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ create_messages!(
     missing_network_error {
         args: (dependency: impl Display),
         msg: format!("Dependency {dependency} is missing a network specification"),
-        help: Some("Add a network specification to the dependency in the `program.json` file. Example: `network: \"mainnet\"`".to_string()),
+        help: Some("Add a network specification to the dependency in the `program.json` file. Example: `network: \"testnet\"`".to_string()),
     }
 
     @formatted
diff --git a/examples/auction/.env b/examples/auction/.env
index f5b42ea894..cb5fec963e 100644
--- a/examples/auction/.env
+++ b/examples/auction/.env
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/auction/run.sh b/examples/auction/run.sh
index d94296f936..7804637849 100755
--- a/examples/auction/run.sh
+++ b/examples/auction/run.sh
@@ -8,18 +8,18 @@ fi
 
 # The private key and address of the first bidder.
 # Swap these into program.json, when running transactions as the first bidder.
-# NETWORK=mainnet
+# NETWORK=testnet
 # PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 
 # The private key and address of the second bidder.
 # Swap these into program.json, when running transactions as the second bidder.
-# NETWORK=mainnet
+# NETWORK=testnet
 # PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 
 
 # The private key and address of the auctioneer.
 # Swap these into program.json, when running transactions as the auctioneer.
-# NETWORK=mainnet
+# NETWORK=testnet
 # PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2GUmKbVsuc1NSj28pa1WTQuZaK5f1DQJAT6vPcHyWokG
 
 
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ echo "
 "
 # Swap in the private key and address of the first bidder to .env.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ leo run place_bid aleo1rhgdu77hgyqd3xjj8ucu3jj9r2krwz6mnzyd80gncr5fxcwlh5rsvzp9p
 
 # Swap in the private key and address of the second bidder to .env.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ leo run place_bid aleo1s3ws5tra87fjycnjrwsjcrnw2qxr8jfqqdugnf0xzqqw29q9m5pqem2u4
 
 # Swap in the private key and address of the auctioneer to .env.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2GUmKbVsuc1NSj28pa1WTQuZaK5f1DQJAT6vPcHyWokG
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ leo run finish "{
 
 # Restore the .env file to its original state.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
diff --git a/examples/basic_bank/.env b/examples/basic_bank/.env
index f5b42ea894..cb5fec963e 100644
--- a/examples/basic_bank/.env
+++ b/examples/basic_bank/.env
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/basic_bank/run.sh b/examples/basic_bank/run.sh
index 7ba84051f8..109119bb78 100755
--- a/examples/basic_bank/run.sh
+++ b/examples/basic_bank/run.sh
@@ -8,17 +8,17 @@ fi
 
 # The private key and address of the bank.
 # Swap these into program.json, when running transactions as the bank.
-# NETWORK=mainnet
+# NETWORK=testnet
 # PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 
 # The private key and address of the user.
 # Swap these into program.json, when running transactions as the user.
-# NETWORK=mainnet
+# NETWORK=testnet
 # PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 
 # Swap in the private key and address of the bank to .env.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ leo run issue aleo1s3ws5tra87fjycnjrwsjcrnw2qxr8jfqqdugnf0xzqqw29q9m5pqem2u4t 10
 
 # Swap in the private key and address of the user to .env.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ echo "
 
 # Swap in the private key and address of the bank to .env.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
diff --git a/examples/battleship/.env b/examples/battleship/.env
index f0216e5f1b..8df6a23e94 100644
--- a/examples/battleship/.env
+++ b/examples/battleship/.env
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 
diff --git a/examples/battleship/run.sh b/examples/battleship/run.sh
index 0f6d6eacae..ed66acecc0 100755
--- a/examples/battleship/run.sh
+++ b/examples/battleship/run.sh
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ echo "
 "
 
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ echo "
 "
 
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ echo "
 "
 
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ echo "
 "
 
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ echo "
 "
 
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ echo "
 "
 
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ echo "
 
 # Restore the .env file to its original state
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
diff --git a/examples/bubblesort/.env b/examples/bubblesort/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/bubblesort/.env
+++ b/examples/bubblesort/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/core/.env b/examples/core/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/core/.env
+++ b/examples/core/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/fibonacci/.env b/examples/fibonacci/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/fibonacci/.env
+++ b/examples/fibonacci/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/groups/.env b/examples/groups/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/groups/.env
+++ b/examples/groups/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzdebruijn/.env b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzdebruijn/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzdebruijn/.env
+++ b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzdebruijn/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzgaudet/.env b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzgaudet/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzgaudet/.env
+++ b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzgaudet/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzloops/.env b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzloops/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzloops/.env
+++ b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzloops/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzmasks/.env b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzmasks/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzmasks/.env
+++ b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzmasks/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzreisers/.env b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzreisers/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzreisers/.env
+++ b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzreisers/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzseals/.env b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzseals/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzseals/.env
+++ b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzseals/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzsearchtree/.env b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzsearchtree/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzsearchtree/.env
+++ b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzsearchtree/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzsmallvals/.env b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzsmallvals/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/hackers-delight/ntzsmallvals/.env
+++ b/examples/hackers-delight/ntzsmallvals/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/helloworld/.env b/examples/helloworld/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/helloworld/.env
+++ b/examples/helloworld/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/interest/.env b/examples/interest/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/interest/.env
+++ b/examples/interest/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/lottery/.env b/examples/lottery/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/lottery/.env
+++ b/examples/lottery/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/message/.env b/examples/message/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/message/.env
+++ b/examples/message/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/simple_token/.env b/examples/simple_token/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/simple_token/.env
+++ b/examples/simple_token/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/tictactoe/.env b/examples/tictactoe/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/tictactoe/.env
+++ b/examples/tictactoe/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/token/.env b/examples/token/.env
index f5b42ea894..cb5fec963e 100644
--- a/examples/token/.env
+++ b/examples/token/.env
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/token/run.sh b/examples/token/run.sh
index 69b9f81993..cbf5393654 100755
--- a/examples/token/run.sh
+++ b/examples/token/run.sh
@@ -8,17 +8,17 @@ fi
 
 # The private key and address of Alice.
 # Swap these into program.json, when running transactions as the first bidder.
-# NETWORK=mainnet
+# NETWORK=testnet
 # PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 
 # The private key and address of Bob.
 # Swap these into program.json, when running transactions as the second bidder.
-# NETWORK=mainnet
+# NETWORK=testnet
 # PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 
 # Swap in the private key of Alice.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ leo run mint_public aleo1rhgdu77hgyqd3xjj8ucu3jj9r2krwz6mnzyd80gncr5fxcwlh5rsvzp
 
 # Swap in the private key of Bob.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ leo run mint_private aleo1s3ws5tra87fjycnjrwsjcrnw2qxr8jfqqdugnf0xzqqw29q9m5pqem
 
 # Swap in the private key of Alice.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ leo run transfer_public aleo1s3ws5tra87fjycnjrwsjcrnw2qxr8jfqqdugnf0xzqqw29q9m5p
 
 # Swap in the private key of Bob.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ leo run transfer_private "{
 
 # Swap in the private key of Alice.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ leo run transfer_public_to_private aleo1s3ws5tra87fjycnjrwsjcrnw2qxr8jfqqdugnf0x
 
 # Swap in the private key of Bob.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp2RWGDcde3efb89rjhME1VYA8QMxcxep5DShNBR6n8Yjh
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@ leo run transfer_private_to_public "{
 # Swap in the private key of Alice.
 # This is done to ensure that program.json is the same after every execution of ./run.sh.
 echo "
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
 " > .env
diff --git a/examples/twoadicity/.env b/examples/twoadicity/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/twoadicity/.env
+++ b/examples/twoadicity/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/examples/vote/.env b/examples/vote/.env
index ab80b96bf5..0a686ef86f 100644
--- a/examples/vote/.env
+++ b/examples/vote/.env
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-NETWORK=mainnet
+NETWORK=testnet
 PRIVATE_KEY=APrivateKey1zkp8CZNn3yeCseEtxuVPbDCwSyhGW6yZKUYKfgXmcpoGPWH
 ENDPOINT=https://localhost:3030
diff --git a/leo/cli/commands/account.rs b/leo/cli/commands/account.rs
index e9a36159c7..80e4bff989 100644
--- a/leo/cli/commands/account.rs
+++ b/leo/cli/commands/account.rs
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ pub enum Account {
         /// Print sensitive information (such as private key) discreetly to an alternate screen
         #[clap(long)]
         discreet: bool,
-        #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "mainnet")]
+        #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "testnet")]
         network: String,
         #[clap(
             short = 'e',
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ pub enum Account {
         /// Print sensitive information (such as private key) discreetly to an alternate screen
         #[clap(long)]
         discreet: bool,
-        #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "mainnet")]
+        #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "testnet")]
         network: String,
         #[clap(
             short = 'e',
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ pub enum Account {
         /// When enabled, parses the message as bytes instead of Aleo literals
         #[clap(short = 'r', long)]
         raw: bool,
-        #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "mainnet")]
+        #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "testnet")]
         network: String,
     },
     /// Verify a message from an Aleo address.
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ pub enum Account {
         /// When enabled, parses the message as bytes instead of Aleo literals
         #[clap(short = 'r', long)]
         raw: bool,
-        #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "mainnet")]
+        #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "testnet")]
         network: String,
     },
 }
diff --git a/leo/cli/commands/add.rs b/leo/cli/commands/add.rs
index 54720807eb..57a6479cdb 100755
--- a/leo/cli/commands/add.rs
+++ b/leo/cli/commands/add.rs
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ pub struct Add {
     #[clap(short = 'l', long, help = "Path to local dependency")]
     pub(crate) local: Option<PathBuf>,
 
-    #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "mainnet")]
+    #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "testnet")]
     pub(crate) network: String,
 
     #[clap(short = 'c', long, help = "Clear all previous dependencies.", default_value = "false")]
diff --git a/leo/cli/commands/example.rs b/leo/cli/commands/example.rs
index 44863c4c98..86d1aac040 100644
--- a/leo/cli/commands/example.rs
+++ b/leo/cli/commands/example.rs
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ use std::fs;
 pub struct Example {
     #[clap(name = "NAME", help = "The example to initialize.")]
     pub(crate) name: String,
-    #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "mainnet")]
+    #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "testnet")]
     pub(crate) network: String,
     #[clap(
         short = 'e',
diff --git a/leo/cli/commands/new.rs b/leo/cli/commands/new.rs
index df5fe53062..00cb9a622d 100644
--- a/leo/cli/commands/new.rs
+++ b/leo/cli/commands/new.rs
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ use leo_retriever::NetworkName;
 pub struct New {
     #[clap(name = "NAME", help = "Set package name")]
     pub(crate) name: String,
-    #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "mainnet")]
+    #[clap(short = 'n', long, help = "Name of the network to use", default_value = "testnet")]
     pub(crate) network: String,
     #[clap(
         short = 'e',