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A Noob's Guide to Executing First Blockchain Transaction (Without Investing Real Money) πΈπ«
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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Go to Metamask, select network from the upper left hand side, enable βShow test networks

Select Sepolia from the test network
Copy the wallet address and paste it on the Sepolia faucet
Complete reCAPTCHA and validations to make this request
Click on Send me ETH
You will land on a page that looks like
Check your Metamask wallet. You have now received 0.5 SepoliaETH
To send it to a specific address, on the Sepolia network, click send
Enter any destination address, also enter the amount (0.05ETH)
Click on next
Click on confirm
You will get a pop-up notification from Metamask, confirming the transaction was successful
You can view the details of the transaction by clicking on it
You can also view the transaction on block explorer also
You successfully executed your first blockchain transaction π