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# Using the sxETH Testnet

We know that navigating new protocols can be tricky, specially on a testnet. That is why we have created this step by step guide to using the sxETH Testnet.

### **Step 1) Add Holesky and Hekla to your wallet**

Navigate to <https://chainlist.org/> and input either Hekla or Holesky in the search bar. Click on ‘Add to Metamask’

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### **Step 2) Obtain Holesky ETH**

You will need some Holesky ETH to start. You can mine some by visiting the following link:[ https://holesky-faucet.pk910.de/](https://holesky-faucet.pk910.de/) . Be aware that you will need a Gitcoin Passport score of 2 to use the faucet.

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### **Step 3) Navigate to StakeEase**

Go to[ https://testnet.stakeease.com](https://testnet.stakeease.com/). Here, you can select the network on which you wish to mint sxETH, either Holesky or Hekla.

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### **Step 4) Bridge ETH from Holesky to Hekla** (if required)

If you chose Taiko’s Hekla network, you will need to bridge ETH from Holesky to Hekla. You can use Nitro bridge for this [— https://testnet.routernitro.com](https://testnet.routernitro.com/). Select Holesky as the source chain and Taiko as the destination chain.

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**Step 5) Swap ETH for sxETH at StakeEase**

Return to StakeEase, input the amount of ETH you would like to use, and click ‘Swap’.

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**Congratulations.** That’s it; you are now a proud holder of sxETH.