diff --git a/docs/base-chain/network-information/update-network-faucets b/docs/base-chain/network-information/update-network-faucets new file mode 100644 index 000000000..073c0923d --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/base-chain/network-information/update-network-faucets @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +--- +title: Network Faucets +description: Get testnet ETH and tokens on Base Sepolia. Comparison table, limits, programmatic access, and verification steps. +--- + +Use these faucets to obtain free testnet funds for developing and testing on **Base Sepolia**. + +## Quick Comparison + +| Faucet | Max per Claim | Cooldown | Requires Account? | Extra Assets | Notes / Best For | +|--------------------------------|------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------| +| [CDP](https://portal.cdp.coinbase.com/products/faucet) | 0.1 ETH | 24 hours | Yes (Coinbase) | USDC, EURC, cbBTC | Recommended. Programmatic support + multiple assets | +| [thirdweb](https://thirdweb.com/base-sepolia-testnet) | ~0.01 ETH | 24 hours | Wallet (EOA or social login) | - | Quick social login | +| [Alchemy](https://basefaucet.com/) | Varies (typically 0.1 ETH) | 24 hours | Free Alchemy account | - | Fast and reliable | +| [Bware Labs](https://bwarelabs.com/faucets) | Varies | 24 hours | No registration | - | Easy to use, no signup | +| [Chainstack](https://faucet.chainstack.com/) | 0.5 ETH | 24 hours | Chainstack API key | - | Higher drip amount | +| [ethfaucet.com](https://ethfaucet.com/networks/base) | Varies | 24 hours | No | Small Mainnet ETH | Also supports limited mainnet ETH | +| [QuickNode](https://faucet.quicknode.com/drip) | Varies | 12 hours | No | - | Most frequent claims | +| [LearnWeb3](https://learnweb3.io/faucets/base_sepolia) | Varies | 24 hours | No | - | Multi-chain faucet | +| [Ethereum Ecosystem](https://www.ethereum-ecosystem.com/faucets/base-sepolia) | 0.5 ETH | 24 hours | No login | - | Generous drips, no login | + +> **Tip**: Start with the **CDP Faucet** for the best combination of limits and supported assets. Use QuickNode for more frequent small claims. Always verify receipt before proceeding. + +## Verification Steps + +1. Check balance using ```cast```: + +```bash +cast balance --rpc-url https://sepolia.base.org +``` + +2. View transactions on [Basescan Sepolia](https://sepolia.basescan.org/). + +3. Test a simple transaction (see [Deploy Smart Contracts](https://github.com/base/docs/blob/master/docs/get-started/deploy-smart-contracts.mdx)). + +## Troubleshooting + +- **Rate limited?** Wait the cooldown or try another faucet. + +- **No funds received?** Check transaction on explorer, some faucets have delays. + +- **Need more?** Join the [Base Discord](https://discord.gg/buildonbase) and request in the appropriate channel, or combine multiple faucets.