Getting Started

Getting Started

Welcome! If you're new to AssetLayer, this guide will help you get set up and start exploring the ecosystem in just a few minutes.

1. Create a Wallet

To interact with AssetLayer, you’ll need a Web3 wallet. This acts as your secure gateway to hold tokens, sign transactions, and connect to dApps.

  • MetaMask (browser extension + mobile app): Download MetaMask

  • Core Wallet (Avalanche’s official wallet with built-in bridge and staking features): Download Core Wallet

📌 Tip: After installing your wallet, make sure to safely back up your seed phrase (12–24 words). Never share this with anyone—losing it means losing access to your assets.

2. Add the AssetLayer Testnet to Your Wallet

MetaMask and most wallets don’t automatically detect new networks—you’ll need to add AssetLayer manually.

AssetLayer Testnet RPC Details:

  • Network Name: AssetLayer Testnet

  • New RPC URL: https://rpc-test.assetlayer.org/ (replace with your actual RPC if different)

  • Chain ID: 621030

  • Currency Symbol: ASL

  • Block Explorer URL: https://explorer-test.assetlayer.org/

👉 In MetaMask:

  1. Open MetaMask → Click your account icon → Settings

  2. Go to Networks → Add a network manually

  3. Fill in the above details → Save

  4. Switch to AssetLayer Testnet

3. Get Testnet Tokens

Before using real assets, try everything out risk-free on our testnet.

👉 Visit the official AssetLayer Faucet: https://faucet-assetlayer-testnet.cogitus.io/

  • Connect your wallet

  • Enter your address

  • Request tokens (refills are available periodically)

These tokens have no real-world value—they’re only for testing transactions and features on the AssetLayer testnet.

4. Explore the Explorer

The block explorer is your window into on-chain activity.

👉 Open the AssetLayer Testnet Explorer: https://explorer-test.assetlayer.org/

With it, you can:

  • View wallet balances and transaction history

  • Track staking activity and smart contract interactions

  • Verify when transactions are confirmed on-chain

5. Try a Simple Transaction

Now that you have a wallet and some testnet tokens, you can run your first transaction:

  1. Send tokens between two wallets

    • Copy a friend’s testnet wallet address (or create a second wallet for testing)

    • Send a small amount of tokens using your wallet

    • Watch it appear in the block explorer in real time

  2. Stake tokens in a vault (coming soon)

    • Try depositing tokens into a vault or contract to simulate yield and governance flows

    • Learn how approvals and deposits work in a safe test environment

  3. Track the transaction in the explorer to see gas usage, confirmations, and block data.

6. You’re Ready to Dive In

That’s it—you’ve set up your wallet, added the AssetLayer testnet, claimed tokens, explored the explorer, and completed your first transaction. You’re now ready to dive deeper into the AssetLayer ecosystem, explore our products, and start building or investing with confidence.

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