Testnet Tokens
You'll need testnet tokens to deploy contracts and send cross-chain messages on test networks.
Faucets
| Network | Faucet |
|---|---|
| Sepolia (Ethereum) | alchemy.com/faucets/ethereum-sepolia |
| Avalanche Fuji | core.app/tools/testnet-faucet |
| Base Sepolia | alchemy.com/faucets/base-sepolia |
| BNB Testnet | testnet.bnbchain.org/faucet-smart |
| Arbitrum Sepolia | faucet.quicknode.com/arbitrum/sepolia |
| Cardano Preprod (ADA) | docs.cardano.org/cardano-testnets — select Preprod |
| Cardano Preprod (tUSDM) | tusdm.moneta.global |
| Midnight Preview (tDUST) | docs.midnight.network |
| Stellar testnet (XLM) | friendbot.stellar.org — add ?addr= and your G... address |
The VIA Cardano route runs on Preprod (not Preview) — pick the Preprod network in the Cardano faucet. Its Midnight counterpart is Midnight Preview, where tDUST pays transaction fees.
Tips
- Most faucets require you to connect a wallet or enter your address
- Some faucets have daily limits — request tokens early
- If a faucet is down, search for alternative faucets for that network
- Keep testnet tokens in a dedicated development wallet
tip
When testing cross-chain messaging, make sure you have tokens on both the source and destination test networks.
Need help with testnet tokens?
If any faucets aren't working or you're having trouble getting testnet tokens, contact us on Discord and we can help you get some native gas to get started.
Mainnet has no faucets
On the mainnet pair you bridge real assets: USDM and ADA on Cardano, and Midnight fees in DUST — which is generated from registered NIGHT, not acquired. See Fees: DUST.