Networks

The Xumm API/SDK is designed to be network-independent, providing flexibility for developers and end users. This means that the end user determines the network on which transactions occur.

However, a payload can include a forced network identifier to specify a particular network. When a user signs a payload, the result includes information about the network the user was on when signing, allowing developers to track and manage transactions across different networks.

If your payload contains a NetworkID, it is only valid for the given network. Xumm will ask a user to switch to the given network (starting Xumm 2.6.0)

Key Points:

1. Network Independence: The Xumm API/SDK operates independently of the network, giving the end user the freedom to choose their preferred network in the Xumm app.

2. Network Information in Results: The results of a signed payload include information about the network the user was on at the time of signing.

3. Forced Network Identifier: A user can be on any network while signing. You must check for the expected result in the Payload results. Alternatively, you can include a forced network identifier in a payload to specify a particular network.

4. Network Information in OTT Data: xApp OTT data also includes network information, providing additional resources for developers to manage transactions.

5. User Experience: The choice of the network result in loss of goods or funds: imagine getting paid on Testnet, while delivering actual sold goods expecting a mainnet payment. It's important to consider this in your application development process.