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# init(_:)

Creates chain parameters for the given chain type.

```
init(_ chainType: ChainType)
```

## Parameters

`chainType`

Which Bitcoin network to configure for —
mainnet, testnet3, testnet4, signet, or regtest. See [`ChainType`](/documentation/BitcoinKernel/ChainType).