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Introduction#

The aelf Testnet Faucet is a vital resource for developers working on the aelf blockchain. It provides free test tokens, particularly, ELF (native aelf token), Token type SEED token (for creation of new token), NFT type SEED token (for creation of new NFT collection), which are essential for deploying and testing smart contracts, running transactions, and exploring the functionalities of aelf without the risk of losing real assets. By using the faucet, developers can ensure their applications function correctly and efficiently before deploying them to the mainnet.

Using aelf Faucet#

Getting Testnet ELF Tokens#

To deploy smart contracts or execute on-chain transactions on aelf, you'll require testnet ELF tokens.

Get ELF Tokens

CLI#

Run the following command to get testnet ELF tokens from the faucet. Remember to either export your wallet address or replace $WALLET_ADDRESS with your wallet address.

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curl -X POST "https://faucet.aelf.dev/api/claim?walletAddress=$WALLET_ADDRESS" -H "accept: application/json" -d ""

To check your wallet's current ELF balance:

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aelf-command call ASh2Wt7nSEmYqnGxPPzp4pnVDU4uhj1XW9Se5VeZcX2UDdyjx -a $WALLET_ADDRESS -p $WALLET_PASSWORD -e https://tdvw-test-node.aelf.io GetBalance

You will be prompted for the following: Enter the required param <symbol>: ELF Enter the required param <owner>: $WALLET_ADDRESS

You should see the Result displaying your wallet's ELF balance.

Web#

Go to this url https://faucet-ui.aelf.dev. Enter your address and click Get Tokens.

Getting Testnet Token Type SEED Token#

To acquire testnet Token type SEED for creating fungible or non-fungible tokens on aelf testnet.

Get Token Type Seed Token

CLI#

Run the following command to get testnet SEED token from faucet. Remember to either export your wallet address or replace $WALLET_ADDRESS with your wallet address.

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curl -X POST "https://faucet.aelf.dev/api/claim-seed?walletAddress=$WALLET_ADDRESS" -H "accept: application/json" -d ""

Web#

Go to this url https://faucet-ui.aelf.dev. Click on the dropdown to select "Token Seed". Enter your address and click Get Seed.

Getting Testnet NFT Type SEED Token#

To acquire testnet NFT type SEED for creating fungible or non-fungible tokens on aelf testnet.

Get NFT Type Seed Token

CLI#

Run this command to get testnet NFT type SEED token from faucet. Remember to either export your wallet address or replace $WALLET_ADDRESS with your wallet address.

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curl -X POST "https://faucet.aelf.dev/api/claim-nft-seed?walletAddress=$WALLET_ADDRESS" -H "accept: application/json" -d ""

Web#

Go to this url https://faucet-ui.aelf.dev. Click on the dropdown to select "NFT Seed". Enter your address and click Get Seed.

Edited on: 13 July 2024 04:40:22 GMT+0