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<h3 id="stuck">Why is my transaction taking so long?</h3>
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<h3 id="mix">Can I use testnet coins on mainnet, or the other way around?</h3>
<p>No. Each testnet is a completely separate blockchain with its own coins and address formats, so the two never mix. That separation is the whole point. See <a href="/testnets">what a testnet is</a>.</p>
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