How Can I Get DevNet ASI?

Get test ASI tokens for development and testing on the ASI:Chain DevNet.

About DevNet Tokens

DevNet ASI tokens are test tokens used exclusively for:

• Testing transactions
• Deploying smart contracts
• Experimenting with the network
• Learning how the blockchain works

IMPORTANT

DevNet tokens have NO real value. They are for testing purposes only and cannot be exchanged for real currency.

Using the Faucet

The easiest way to get DevNet ASI tokens is through the faucet.

Access the Faucet

URL: faucet.dev.asichain.io

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Get Your ASI Address

You need an ASI address to receive tokens. Get one by:

Option A: Create Account in Wallet

1. Visit wallet.dev.asichain.io
2. Go to Accounts page
3. Click Create Account
4. Your ASI address will be displayed
5. Click to copy your address

Option B: Generate Keys

1. Visit wallet.dev.asichain.io/#/keys
2. Click Generate New Keypair
3. Copy the ASI Address (starts with "1111")

Step 2: Request Tokens

1. Navigate to faucet.dev.asichain.io
2. In the Address field, paste your ASI address
3. Verify your address is correct (50-54 characters, starts with "1111")
4. Click the FAUCET button

Step 3: Wait for Confirmation

The faucet will process your request:

Transaction Status:

• Deploying - Transaction is being processed
• Finalizing - Network is confirming your transaction
• Finalized - Tokens successfully sent

Status Updates: The page shows "Next check in: X sec" for automatic status updates.

Step 4: Verify Receipt

Check your balance:

In the Wallet:

1. Go to wallet.dev.asichain.io
2. View your Dashboard
3. Your balance should show the received tokens

In the Faucet: The faucet page displays your current balance after the transaction completes.

Transaction Statuses

Status	Description	Action
Deploying	Transaction being broadcast	Wait...
Finalizing	Network confirming	Wait...
Finalized	Successfully completed	Check balance
Finalization Error	Error during confirmation	Try again
Deploy Error	Error during deployment	Try again
Unknown	Status cannot be determined	Check explorer

Troubleshooting

"Address is not eligible"

Possible reasons:

• You requested tokens recently (cooldown period)
• Invalid address format
• Address already received maximum amount

Solutions:

• Wait before requesting again
• Verify your address is correct
• Check if you already have tokens

Transaction Stuck in "Deploying"

This usually means:

• Network is busy
• High transaction volume

What to do:

1. Wait a few minutes
2. Check status again
3. If still stuck after 10 minutes, try requesting again

Balance Not Updating

Possible reasons:

• Transaction still confirming
• Browser cache issue
• Network delay

Solutions:

1. Wait 1-2 minutes
2. Refresh the page
3. Check Block Explorer for your transaction
4. Clear browser cache

"Invalid Address Format"

Your address must:

• Be 50-54 characters long
• Start with "1111"
• Contain only valid characters

Solution: Copy your address directly from the wallet to avoid typos.

Limits and Restrictions

Request Limits

• Cooldown Period: You can request tokens once per period
• Amount per Request: Fixed amount per request
• Maximum Balance: May be limited per address

Eligibility

The faucet is available to:

• All developers and testers
• New accounts
• Existing accounts (subject to limits)

Security Notice

IMPORTANT

The faucet NEVER asks for:

• Your private key
• Seed phrase
• Transaction signatures
• Password

If you see such a request, you are on a fake site!

Always verify you're on the official faucet: https://faucet.dev.asichain.io

After Getting Tokens

Once you have tokens, you can:

1. Transfer Tokens

Send tokens to other addresses:

1. Open Wallet
2. Go to Send page
3. Enter recipient address and amount
4. Confirm transaction

2. Deploy Smart Contracts

Use your tokens to deploy contracts:

1. Go to Deploy or IDE page in wallet
2. Write your Rholang contract
3. Click Deploy
4. Tokens will be used for transaction fees

3. Explore the Network

See your tokens in action:

1. Visit Block Explorer
2. Search for your address
3. View transaction history

Need More Tokens?

If you've used up your tokens:

Request Again

Wait for the cooldown period to end, then request more tokens from the faucet.

Best Practices

To make your tokens last:

• Test with small amounts first
• Use the IDE's Explore (read-only) mode when possible
• Plan your transactions carefully

Alternative Methods

For Validators

If you're running a validator, you can earn tokens by:

• Participating in consensus
• Proposing blocks
• Validating transactions

See Join DevNet as Validator for details.

Support

Having Issues?

1. Check Status: Visit the faucet and check your transaction status
2. Verify Address: Make sure your address is correct
3. Clear Cache: Try clearing your browser cache
4. FAQ: Check the FAQ section for common issues

Still Need Help?

• Review Troubleshooting Guide
• Check GitHub Issues
• Visit Block Explorer to verify network status

Next Steps

Now that you have tokens:

• Learn Smart Contracts - Try deploying your first contract
• Explore the Wallet - Familiarize yourself with all features
• Join as Validator - Consider running your own validator node
• Build Applications - Start building on ASI:Chain

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Remember: DevNet tokens are for testing only. Experiment freely and learn.