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.

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Step 1: Set Up Your Wallet

1. 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.

2. 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/

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Step 2: Access the USDC Contract on Blockscout

1. Open Blockscout:

   • Visit the testnet USDC contract on Blockscout using this link: Testnet USDC Contract on Sepolia Base

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Step 3: Connect Your Wallet

1. Connect MetaMask:

   • On the contract page, click "Connect to Web3" in the Write Contract tab. This will prompt your MetaMask wallet to connect.

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Step 4: Claim Your Testnet USDC

1. Find the Mint Function:

   • In the Write Contract tab, look for the function named "mint".

2. Enter Your Wallet Address:

   • In the "to (address)" field, enter your own wallet address where you want to receive the testnet USDC.

3. 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).

4. Click Write:

   • After entering the details, click "Write". MetaMask will prompt you to confirm the transaction and pay the gas fee.

5. Confirm the Transaction:

   • Confirm the transaction in MetaMask and wait for it to be processed.

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Step 5: Check Your Wallet

1. Check USDC Balance:

   • After the transaction is confirmed, you should see the testnet USDC in your wallet.

2. Add USDC to MetaMask:

   • If USDC doesn't show up automatically, import the token manually by adding the USDC contract address: 0x6Ac3aB54Dc5019A2e57eCcb214337FF5bbD52897