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A Noob's Guide to Executing First Blockchain Transaction (Without Investing Real Money) πŸ’ΈπŸš«

Financial interactions in the Web3 ecosystem can feel like stepping into uncharted waters. This feeling is a mix of both excitement and uncertainty. But what if you could navigate this uncertain digital odyssey without risking a single penny of real money and make it a fun experience?

The Sepolia faucet serves as a virtual Ethereum fountain, presenting an unparalleled chance for hands-on learning and exploration of the blockchain ecosystem. By accessing ETH from this faucet, we can experience the intricate world of blockchain technology without the worry of financial loss. This facility not only offers a secure environment to observe and deeply understand blockchain technology but also fosters a space for growth and experimentation.

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  1. Go to Metamask, select network from the upper left hand side, enable β€œShow test networks

  1. Select Sepolia from the test network

  2. Copy the wallet address and paste it on the Sepolia faucet

  3. Complete reCAPTCHA and validations to make this request

  4. Click on Send me ETH

  5. You will land on a page that looks like

  6. Check your Metamask wallet. You have now received 0.5 SepoliaETH


  7. To send it to a specific address, on the Sepolia network, click send

  8. Enter any destination address, also enter the amount (0.05ETH)

  9. Click on next

  10. Click on confirm

  11. You will get a pop-up notification from Metamask, confirming the transaction was successful

  12. You can view the details of the transaction by clicking on it

  13. You can also view the transaction on block explorer also

    You successfully executed your first blockchain transaction πŸ†