This article is for a deeper insight into project - IOTA opens Cordinatorless Testnet!

https://blog.iota.org/a-coo-less-testnet-879ad17ca1af

You can see more info whats happening with IOTA and transparency on this thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/axndc1/iota_opens_cordinatorless_testnet/