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’

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/ . Be aware that you will need a Gitcoin Passport score of 2 to use the faucet.

Step 3) Navigate to StakeEase

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

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. Select Holesky as the source chain and Taiko as the destination chain.

Step 5) Swap ETH for sxETH at StakeEase

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

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