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 **Note**: Requires [Go 1.10+](https://golang.org/dl/)
 
+## Testnet
+
+For more information on connecting to the testnet, see
+[cmd/gaia/testnets](/cmd/gaia/testnets)
+
+For the latest status of the testnet, see the [status
+file](/cmd/gaia/testnets/status.md).
+
 
 ## Overview