# Testnet or Not, Here We Come: A deep dive into running test networks

- Speakers: [Barnabas Busa](https://streameth.org/speakers/barnabas-busa), [Parithosh](https://streameth.org/speakers/parithosh)
- Event: [Protocol Berg](https://streameth.org/ethberlin/protocol_berg), Berlin
- Channel: [ETHBerlin](https://streameth.org/ethberlin)
- Date: 2023-09-15
- Duration: 1:19:14
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/65b8f8cca5b2d09b88ec0f25

## Description

Post-Merge testnets are a beast to run, this workshop would give you an overview into all the tooling that exists to make this job easier. We would also setup a small testnet during this workshop to help familiarize with the tools.

## About the speakers

### Barnabas Busa

Devops at Ethereum Foundation

### Parithosh

I am an Ethereum enthusiast with a deep love for all things servers. I incorporated Ethereum into my Master’s thesis and loved the experience so much as to make it my full time job. I currently work in the DevOps team of the Ethereum Foundation and I mainly focus on the Ethereum protocol upgrades. I’m also an avid photographer with a specific interest in Landscape and Travel photography.