Get Testnet Tokens

AstaVerse currently runs on Base Sepolia testnet, which means all tokens are free and have no real value. Here's how to get testnet ETH and TBASE tokens.

Option 1: Get Testnet ETH (Required)

You need testnet ETH for:

• Gas fees (transaction costs)

• Creating auctions (platform fee)

• Placing bids (if auction uses ETH)

Method A: Alchemy Faucet (Recommended - Fast)

1. Go to Alchemy Base Sepolia Faucet

2. Sign in with:

   • GitHub (easiest)

   • Email

3. Enter your wallet address

4. Click "Send Me ETH"

5. Wait 10-30 seconds

6. Check your MetaMask → You should have 0.1 ETH

Limit: 0.1 ETH per day

Method B: Base Sepolia Faucet

1. Go to Base Sepolia Faucet

2. Connect your wallet

3. Click "Request Tokens"

4. Complete captcha

5. Wait ~1 minute

6. Check your balance

Limit: 0.05 ETH per request

Method C: Superchain Faucet

1. Go to Superchain Faucet

2. Sign in with GitHub

3. Select "Base Sepolia"

4. Enter wallet address

5. Request tokens

Limit: 0.5 ETH per 24 hours

Option 2: Get TBASE Tokens (Optional)

TBASE is an ERC20 test token used on AstaVerse. You only need it if you want to:

• Create auctions that accept TBASE

• Bid on TBASE auctions

Built-in Faucet (Easiest)

1. Go to AstaVerse Platform

2. Make sure wallet is connected

3. Click "Test Faucet" button (in the navbar dropdown)

4. Click "Claim 100 TBASE"

5. Confirm transaction in MetaMask

6. Wait ~30 seconds

7. Check your balance → You should have 100 TBASE

Limit: 100 TBASE per 24 hrs.

Check Your Balances

In AstaVerse:

Look at the top right corner:

• Go to "My Profile" Page

• ETH Balance: Shows your testnet ETH

• TBASE Balance: Shows your TBASE tokens (if any)

In MetaMask:

1. Open MetaMask

2. Make sure you're on Base Sepolia network

3. Your ETH balance shows by default

4. To see TBASE:

   • Click "Import tokens"

   • Enter TBASE contract address: 0x[YOUR_TBASE_CONTRACT_ADDRESS]

   • It will auto-fill token details

   • Click "Import"

How Much Do You Need?

Recommendation:

• Start with 0.01 ETH from faucet

• Get 100 TBASE if you want to try token payments

• Refill when you run low (faucets refill daily)

Faucet Cooldown Times

Faucet	Amount	Cooldown
Alchemy	0.1 ETH	24 hours
Base Sepolia	0.05 ETH	24 hours
Superchain	0.5 ETH	24 hours
TBASE (Built-in)	100 TBASE	24 hours

Pro Tip: Use multiple faucets to get more tokens faster!

Important Reminders

Remember	Why It Matters
Testnet tokens have NO real value	They're free and unlimited
You can request more anytime	Don't worry about running out
Never send real ETH to Base Sepolia	You'll lose it forever
Different from mainnet	Completely separate networks

Troubleshooting

Faucet says "Already claimed"

• Wait 24 hours and try again

• Try a different faucet from the list above

Tokens didn't arrive

• Wait 1-2 minutes (blockchain confirmation time)

• Check you're on Base Sepolia network

• Verify the wallet address you used

• Check Base Sepolia Explorer for your transaction

TBASE not showing in MetaMask

• Manually add token using contract address

• Or just use AstaVerse platform (it shows balance automatically)

Transaction failed

• Make sure you have enough ETH for gas

• Try increasing gas limit

• Network might be congested - wait and retry

What's Next?

Now that you have tokens:

1. For Sellers: Create Your First Auction

2. For Buyers: Browse & Bid on Auctions

3. Learn More: Understand Fees

Need More Help?

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