VirtualNet

VirtualNet allows you to create forked network sessions for testing complex transaction sequences in isolation.

Overview

VirtualNet creates a virtual copy (fork) of the Movement network, allowing you to:

• Execute multiple transactions without affecting the real network
• Fund test accounts with simulated tokens
• Review transaction history within a session
• Test complex DeFi flows or multi-step operations

Sessions

Creating a Session

1. Navigate to VirtualNet from the sidebar
2. Click Create Session
3. Enter a descriptive session name
4. Select the network to fork (mainnet or testnet)
5. Click Create

Your session is created with a unique ID and is ready for transactions.

Managing Sessions

From the VirtualNet landing page, you can:

• View all your sessions
• See session creation time and network
• Open a session to view details
• Delete sessions you no longer need

Executing Transactions

Within a session, you can execute transactions that modify the virtual state.

Send Transaction

1. Open a session
2. Click Send Transaction
3. Enter the transaction details:
   • Contract address
   • Function to call
   • Arguments
4. Submit to execute on the virtual network

Fund Account

Need tokens for testing? Fund any account:

1. Click Fund Account
2. Enter the account address
3. Specify the amount (in APT)
4. The account will receive simulated tokens

Transaction History

Each session maintains a complete history of operations:

Viewing Operation Details

Click on any operation card to expand:

• Events — All events with their data
• Resources — State changes with before/after values
• Inputs — Parameters passed to the function

Failed Transactions

Failed operations show detailed error information:

• Error code
• Error description
• Module location where the abort occurred

Use Cases

Testing DeFi Interactions

1. Fund account with APT
2. Swap APT for USDC
3. Supply USDC to lending protocol
4. Borrow against collateral

Test the entire flow without risking real assets.

Debugging Transaction Sequences

When a series of transactions fails:

1. Create a session forked at the right block
2. Replay transactions one by one
3. Identify which step fails and why

Contract Development

Before deploying to testnet:

1. Deploy contract to VirtualNet
2. Test all entry points
3. Verify edge cases and error handling