# Testnet & Faucet Guide

### **Welcome to the Studio Blockchain Testnet**

The **Studio Blockchain Testnet** is a developer-friendly environment designed to let you experiment, build, and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) without using real funds. It provides full functionality mirroring the mainnet, making it the perfect place to test your smart contracts, applications, and integrations.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to:

1. Connect to the Studio Blockchain Testnet.
2. Use the faucet to claim free test STO tokens.
3. Interact with the testnet for deployment and experimentation.

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### **Connecting to the Testnet**

To start building, you need to connect your Ethereum-compatible wallet to the Studio Blockchain Testnet.

#### **Network Configuration**

Follow these steps to manually add the Studio Blockchain Testnet to your wallet (e.g., MetaMask):

1. **Open MetaMask:**
   * Click the **Networks** dropdown and select **"Add Network"**.
2. **Enter the Following Details:**
   * **Network Name:** Studio Testnet
   * **RPC URL:** `https://rpc.studio-blockchain.com`
   * **WebSocket URL:** `wss://ws.studio-blockchain.com`
   * **Chain ID:** 240240
   * **Symbol:** STO
   * **Block Explorer URL:** <https://studio-scan.com>
3. **Save the Network:**
   * Click **Save** and select the newly added **Studio Testnet** from the network list.

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### **Claiming Test STO Tokens**

The Studio Blockchain faucet provides free test STO tokens to developers for testing purposes. Each wallet can claim up to 5 STO tokens per day per IP address.

#### **Steps to Use the Faucet**

1. Visit the [Faucet Page on StudioScan](https://studio-scan.com/faucet).
2. Connect your wallet by clicking **"Connect Wallet"**.
3. Paste your wallet address into the faucet input box.
4. Click **Claim** to receive your tokens.
5. Confirm the transaction in your wallet.

**Note:** If you encounter issues, ensure you are connected to the Studio Testnet and using a supported wallet like MetaMask or Trust Wallet.

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### **Interacting with the Testnet**

Once connected and funded with test STO tokens, you can start experimenting with the testnet.

#### **Simulating Transactions**

* Send tokens between wallets to simulate real transactions.
* Use a smart contract to interact with STO tokens or deploy custom contracts.

#### **Deploying Smart Contracts**

* Use Remix IDE to deploy and test smart contracts.
* Configure Remix to use the Studio Testnet RPC.

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### **Next Steps**

Now that you’re connected to the testnet and have test tokens, proceed to:

* **Smart Contract Development:** Deploy and test your contracts.
* **Interacting via CLI:** Learn to interact with Studio Blockchain using command-line tools.
* **Exploring StudioScan:** Track your transactions and verify contract deployments.


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