Want to experiment with Polkadot's innovative technology without real financial risk? You'll need Rococo testnet tokens! The Polkadot Rococo Testnet is important for developers and teams to validate their parachains and parathreads before deploying them on the main Polkadot network. But how do you get your hands on these test tokens?
How to Get Polkadot Rococo Testnet Tokens: A Simple Guide
Getting started with Rococo is easier than you think. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get Polkadot Rococo testnet tokens:
- Navigate to the official Polkadot Faucet designated for the Rococo testnet and connect your Substrate-compatible wallet. This is your primary source for acquiring test tokens. Make sure you're using a wallet specifically designed for the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Follow the Faucet's instructions. Typically, you'll need to enter your wallet address to receive the tokens.
Important Note: A faucet is a developer tool to get a small amount of testnet tokens (PAS) in order to test and troubleshoot a decentralized application or protocol before going live on Polkadot, where one transaction involves real DOT tokens. The faucet is designed for development purposes and not for accumulating large amounts of test tokens.
Future Changes (Starting Sep 2025)
Starting from Sep 2025 you will need to follow below steps to retrieve test tokens:
- Please enter 🪙tur-staging-token-request channel in our Discord.
- Fill out the application form and submit.
Why Rococo Testnet Tokens Matter
The dev team at Polkadot has created several UI to easily deploy and interact with contracts. It also enables transfering tokens between parachains, which is just one of the many testing scenarios enabled by Rococo. Using Rococo and its test tokens allows you to:
- Test your parachain integrations thoroughly.
- Experiment with cross-chain communication.
- Troubleshoot potential issues before deploying to the mainnet.
By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to exploring the exciting possibilities of Polkadot's Rococo testnet.