Claim $USDC
You can claim testnet USDC on the Sepolia Base network by interacting with the smart contract directly using Blockscout. Follow the steps below to claim your testnet USDC.
Step 1: Set Up Your Wallet
Connect Your Wallet to Sepolia Base:
Make sure your MetaMask or any other Web3-enabled wallet is set to the Sepolia Base network.
Ensure you have some Sepolia ETH for gas fees.
Get Some ETH:
You will need Sepolia ETH in your wallet to cover gas fees for claiming USDC. If you don’t have any, use a Sepolia ETH faucet to acquire some.
learn how to get testnet ETH: https://docs.base.org/docs/tools/network-faucets/
Step 2: Access the USDC Contract on Blockscout
Open Blockscout:
Visit the testnet USDC contract on Blockscout using this link: Testnet USDC Contract on Sepolia Base
Step 3: Connect Your Wallet
Connect MetaMask:
On the contract page, click "Connect to Web3" in the Write Contract tab. This will prompt your MetaMask wallet to connect.
Step 4: Claim Your Testnet USDC
Find the Mint Function:
In the Write Contract tab, look for the function named "mint".
Enter Your Wallet Address:
In the "to (address)" field, enter your own wallet address where you want to receive the testnet USDC.
Enter the Amount to Mint:
In the "amount (uint256)" field, enter the amount of USDC you wish to mint. Example: To mint 10 USDC, enter
10000000(since USDC has 6 decimals).
Click Write:
After entering the details, click "Write". MetaMask will prompt you to confirm the transaction and pay the gas fee.
Confirm the Transaction:
Confirm the transaction in MetaMask and wait for it to be processed.
Step 5: Check Your Wallet
Check USDC Balance:
After the transaction is confirmed, you should see the testnet USDC in your wallet.
Add USDC to MetaMask:
If USDC doesn't show up automatically, import the token manually by adding the USDC contract address:
0x6Ac3aB54Dc5019A2e57eCcb214337FF5bbD52897
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