Bitcoin Testnet Faucet

FAQ

Can I transfer testnet bitcoin/ether/litecoin to my real wallet?

No. A testnet is a copy of the bitcoin/ether/litecoin network to test new features or to develop apps without spending real money. It is impossible to transfer testnet bitcoins/ethers/litecoins to your real wallet because they are two different networks. You can only transfer them to testnet wallets.

 

What can I do with testnet bitcoins?

You can learn how to manage criptocurrency without wasting money or you can use it for your blockchain apps if you are a developer.

 

Can I sell these testnet bitcoins/ethers/litecoins?

No, you can't. They have no market value. Would you sell Monopoly bills? Of course not! testnet cryptocurrencies are the same.

 

My address is not working. Are testnet addresses different than real ones?

Yes, in bitcoin an address begins with "1" or "3", in testnet bitcoin an address begins with "m" or "2". In the case of Ethereum both addresses can be used, but you can't transfer ether from Rinkeby to the real network. The same for Eos, you can have a testnet account only in testnet and not in mainnet and viceversa.

 

Can the testnet bitcoin/ether/litecoin network be reset?

Yes, it could be and you could loose all your testnet bitcoins/ethers/litecoins, but no problem at all, because they don't have any value, and you will be able to claim more from the faucet.

 

In summary

A testnet cryptocurrency travels in a different network than the real one. Cryptocurrency here cannot be sold, cannot be transferred to real wallets, and it's free to get.