What is the purpose of chain-is-testnet parameter?

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I'd like to know the purpose of the parameter chain-is-testnet in the params.dat file. How does it impact the blockchain?

asked Mar 24, 2016 by Cypher

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It has no impact on the blockchain and just controls the testnet value in the response API calls like getinfo. It's there for backward compatibility with Bitcoin Core.

answered Mar 24, 2016 by MultiChain
selected Mar 24, 2016 by Cypher
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