Obtain Rinkeby test tokens to check out the Teller protocol
Developers are able to leverage the Teller protocol to build their own innovative DeFi products. The protocol is designed in a way that is feature rich enough to power large scale applications, yet simple enough for a weekend hack.
The easiest way to test out the Teller platform and play around with it is to first obtain test USDC, ETH or DAI tokens through either a ‘faucet’ website or the Compound app.
ETH Faucet
Go to your preferred social media platform (Sorry Tom, no one uses MySpace anymore), and create a public tweet or post with your Ethereum wallet address.
Open a new tab and go to https://faucet.rinkeby.io/, enter the link to your post and select the amount of test Ethers you would like.
Prove that you are not a robot (Skynet if you’re reading this, we submit to our new overlords)
Once the transaction has been broadcasted and confirmed on the network, the test Ethers will appear in your wallet. Now we're ready to Compound that wealth!
USDC through Compound
To get some USDC on Rinkeby, we highly recommend you go to our friends over at Compound who have been on the forefront of the DeFi movement. Visit https://app.compound.finance/ and make sure to have your Metamask wallet selected to the Rinkeby network. We're going to need that test Eth!
Select the USDC coin, click on the withdraw tab and then the Faucet link at the bottom.
Holy gas fees Batman! Confirm the transaction and follow the transaction on Etherscan.
Once successful, click on the link to follow the transaction on Etherscan. After the transaction has been broadcasted. Go to the USDC contract link and copy the contract address.
Enter the copied address into your Metamask wallet as a custom token.
Congratulations!
DAI through Compound
Go back to the homepage of https://app.compound.finance. (You will need some test ETH to get the DAI test tokens, as we did for USDC)
Click on the Dai token and select the withdraw tab in the popup. At the bottom of the popup click on FAUCET
Confirm the MetaMask notification and follow the transaction on Etherscan
Go to the DAI contract link and copy the contract address.
Import the contract into your Metamask as a custom token
Let the games begin!
LINK through faucet
Go to Chainlink Rinkeby faucet homepage at: https://rinkeby.chain.link/
Complete your address and captcha and receive 100 test LINK tokens.
Go to the transaction hash on Etherscan and copy the contract address from the LINK link (see what we did there?)
Add the contract address to your Metamask wallet as a custom token to check your LINK balance
Here is the list of Token addresses we use for Rinkeby: link
FAQs
Though Cloudflare's Ethereum Gateway launched with support for the Rinkeby testnet, Rinkeby did not run through The Merge Open external link and - as a result - will no longer be a reliable staging environment for mainnet. Cloudflare will be deprecating support for Rinkeby on January 30, 2023.
How do I get testnet tokens? ›
To get some tBNB of BSC testnet for testing purposes, you can use the online faucet to claim your tokens.
- Copy your wallet address and paste the address into the textbox.
- Select the tokens you need to claim. Major pegged tokens like BUSD, USDT, and others are supported.
Though Cloudflare's Ethereum Gateway launched with support for the Rinkeby testnet, Rinkeby did not run through The Merge Open external link and - as a result - will no longer be a reliable staging environment for mainnet. Cloudflare will be deprecating support for Rinkeby on January 30, 2023.
How to get free testnet ether? ›
Goerli faucet offers free money in the form of Ether tokens for domains minted on Goerli Testnet.
- Step 1: Check Wallet Compatibility for Etherscan. ...
- Get free Ether from Goerli Faucet. ...
- Step 3: Open the Etherscan Smart Contract Request. ...
- Step 4: Write the Etherscan Smart Contract Request.
What is a testnet? A testnet faucet provides web3 developers with free tokens for deploying, testing, and optimizing smart contracts on test blockchains such as Sepolia, Goerli, and Mumbai.
Are testnet tokens worth anything? ›
Testnet coins are distinct from actual coins, and testnet coins do not have any monetary value. This allows application developers or testers to experiment without having to use valuable coins. In a few words, testnet is a parallel network intended for testing purposes.
Is Rinkeby shutting down? ›
Ethereum will also shut down its Rinkeby testnet sometime in mid-2023, giving developers ample time to move over any applications they have running to the Goerli or Sepolia testnets.
Is Rinkeby testnet still working? ›
Access Testnet Faucets
Disclaimer: The Rinkeby testnet has been deprecated since October 5th, 2022. Therefore, we recommend using the Sepolia testnet with our Sepolia faucet or the Goerli testnet with our Goerli faucet.
Is rinkeby faucet free? ›
What is Rinkeby Authenticated Faucet? Launched in 2017 by the Ethereum team, Rinkeby Faucet allows anyone to claim free Ether on Rinkeby Testnet.
What is the best testnet for Ethereum? ›
Sepolia is the recommended testnet for Ethereum developers as it has ongoing support from the Ethereum foundation. Additionally, Sepolia has a permissioned validator set, resulting in a more predictable network state since it is run by client and developer teams.
To add the Rinkeby network to MetaMask, follow these steps: - Open your MetaMask wallet and click on the network dropdown on the top center of the screen. - Select "Custom RPC" at the bottom of the network list. - Click "Save" to add the Rinkeby Testnet to your network list.
Can I sell testnet token? ›
No, it's "certainly" not possible unless you do a kind of scam project to swap such as tokens between networks, which of course is not encouraged from this forum.
Can you sell testnet ETH? ›
Can I sell testnet Ethereum? No, you cannot sell testnet Ethereum or any other testnet coins. Testnet coins are specifically designed for testing and experimentation purposes within the testnet environment.
How to get free Ethereum token? ›
Popular ways to earn Ethereum without investing include participating in airdrops where projects distribute tokens for specific actions, joining bounty programs by completing tasks like social media promotion or content creation, playing blockchain-based games that reward players with cryptocurrency earnings or ...
What is the alternative to rinkeby network? ›
etherscan. io's top 5 competitors in February 2024 are: blockexplorer. one, blockchair.com, cmc.io, coinarbitragebot.com, and more.
Is Kovan testnet deprecated? ›
1 Answer. Kovan is a deprecated testnet so getting kETH is not possible anymore (couldn't find a faucet that's still working).
Will goerli be deprecated? ›
We're here to announce an important update regarding the Ethereum ecosystem, the deprecation of the Goerli Network, and its transition to Sepolia. The Goerli testnet, which has been a vital component of the Ethereum development ecosystem, will no longer be supported or maintained by the Ethereum Foundation team.
Does Rinkeby work? ›
The Rinkeby faucet is not working because the Rinkeby testnet is deprecated and will be sunset in Summer 2022. This means that it is no longer being supported by the Ethereum Foundation and developers are encouraged to move to other testnets, such as Goerli and Sepolia.
