Creating a Testnet Wallet

List of Bitcoin Testnet Wallets

  1. Bitcoin Core in Prune Mode with -testnet Flag:

    • Download and install Bitcoin Core from the official website.

    • Go to the installation folder and open command prompt

    • Run the following command to start Bitcoin Core in testnet mode:

.\bitcoin-qt.exe -testnet -prune=550
  • This setup minimizes disk usage while allowing you to connect to the Testnet blockchain.

  1. OKX Wallet:

    • Download the OKX Wallet extension or mobile app.

    • Go to Network Settings and select the Bitcoin Testnet.

    • Generate testnet addresses for your testing needs.

  2. Electrum:

    • Download Electrum from the official site.

    • Go to installation folder and open command prompt.

    • Run the following command to start Bitcoin core in testnet mode:

.\electrum-4.0.6.exe --testnet
  • Create te a wallet and use it to send/receive test Bitcoin.

Ethereum Testnet (Sepolia)

  1. MetaMask on Sepolia:

    • Install the MetaMask browser extension or mobile app.

    • Navigate to Settings > Networks.

    • Add the Sepolia Testnet manually if does not exist with the following details:

      • Network Name: Sepolia Testnet

      • RPC URL: https://rpc.sepolia.org

      • Chain ID: 11155111

      • Currency Symbol: ETH

    • Save the network and switch to it in the MetaMask dropdown.

Tron Testnet (Shasta)

  1. TronLink Wallet:

    • Install the TronLink Wallet extension or app.

    • Open the wallet, click the settings icon, and select Shasta Testnet.

    • Generate a wallet address for your testing activities.

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