Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2026, Chainwire
Ault Capital Group today announced the public launch of the Ault Blockchain testnet, a layer 1 network designed for on-chain trading, settlement and institutional grade infrastructure. This launch marks the first public release of the protocol and opens access to developers, infrastructure operators and early network participants.
Ault Blockchain is built as a Cosmos-based Layer 1 with full compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, allowing smart contracts and native Ethereum tools to run without modification. The network is governed by Ault DAO, which oversees protocol rules, economics, and long-term upgrades through on-chain governance.
The public testnet provides a real-world environment to evaluate core network functionality, validator performance, and infrastructure design. This early access solicits community engagement and feedback from contributors who add value to the development and stability of the network.
Unlike typical launch models, Ault Blockchain will not conduct a public token sale. Instead, the native AULT token will be distributed exclusively through a protocol-controlled issuance schedule tied to measurable network participation, including consensus security and licensed infrastructure operations rather than speculative activity.
Milton “Todd” Ault III, Founder and Executive Chairman of Ault Capital Group, said: “Ault Blockchain was built opposite to how most networks are built. We started with real-world financial use cases, then designed the blockchain to support them. Participation is based on defined roles and verifiable work, not speculation, with transparent economics intended to support the long-term health of the network from day one.”
The network launch is supported by a group of established infrastructure and development partners. Harvest B is Ault Blockchain’s primary development partner, contributing to protocol engineering and core network architecture. Xangle focuses on the development of official Ault Explorers and relevant hubs.Quick knot provides RPC infrastructure to support network access and reliability. Finally Protofire supports Safe-related tools in EVM environments.
Ault Blockchain introduces a licensed participation framework for infrastructure operators. Licensed mining nodes are allowed to run defined off-chain services, starting with cryptographic randomness at launch. In parallel, proof-of-stake validators and delegators achieve network consensus and collect transaction fees in a transparent, DAO-governed economy. Post-launch, the core team will focus on the core team’s roadmap, including spot trading on decentralized exchanges, lending services, perps trading, and other advanced workloads are being explored and may be rolled out over time as the network scales.
The launch of the Ault Blockchain testnet follows the completion of an initial security audit of the protocol and precedes validator onboarding and ecosystem testing. The Ault Blockchain mainnet launch will take place once additional testing stages have been completed. At genesis, the chain will launch with its core protocol modules, EVM compatibility, an initial set of validators, and on-chain governance in place, marking a new era for institutional finance.
To learn more about Ault Blockchain, visit and read the project documentation To view the testnet scanner, click the following link.
About the Ault blockchain
Ault Blockchain is a financial-focused, institutional-grade Layer 1 blockchain designed to support trading, settlement, and data workloads. Built on the Cosmos SDK with full compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, the network enables unmodified Ethereum smart contracts while providing fast finality and native cross-chain interoperability.
Governed on-chain by Ault DAO and supported by a licensed infrastructure framework, Ault Blockchain aligns the economics of networks with verifiable participation rather than speculative token distribution. With real-world financial and analytics applications launching on day one, Ault Blockchain is optimized for next-generation on-chain finance.
About Ault DAO
Ault DAO is the decentralized governance body responsible for overseeing the Ault Blockchain protocol. The DAO was created and is overseen by Ault DAO, LLC, a Wyoming DAO LLC. Through on-chain governance, the DAO manages protocol settings, validator participation, and network upgrades, ensuring transparent, community-driven decision-making aligned with the network’s long-term goals.
About the Ault Capital Group
Ault Capital Group is a diversified investment and holding company focused on companies focused on technology, digital assets and financial infrastructure. Through its operating companies and strategic investments, Ault Capital Group supports platforms spanning blockchain, data infrastructure and emerging technologies. The company emphasizes disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation.
Contact
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info@ault.com
