💧Faucet

Faucet is now Mint Portal on the Arcus App.

Builders and testers and can access the tBTC they need for free, with our testnet Lending Pool service.

Arcus Faucet Status - Healthy

0.001 tBTC Every Hour

100 TSNT Every Hour

last updated: 09/10/24

Simple Tutorial

1. Connect UniSat wallet with testnet Bitcoin taproot account (tb1)

2. Get $TSNT BRC-20 & tBTC in one-click!

Video Tutorial (old)

Watch the Video Tutorial on YouTube

Detailed Tutorial

1. Install UniSat Wallet - https://unisat.io/download
2. Create a taproot bitcoin address. (tb1)

3. Check your UniSat wallet, SETTINGS -> NETWORK = TESTNET

4. Open the Arcus app. app.arcusbtc.com
5. Connect your UniSat wallet with a taproot bitcoin address. (tb1)

1. Enter the Mint Portal Page

1. Click the Mint Now button and get 100 TSNT BRC-20 and 0.001 tBTC. This may take around 20-50 seconds.

2. Wait for the TSNT inscription to be confirmed, track via https://mempool.space/testnet/.

1. This tx will take one testnet Bitcoin block to process. You can confirm your tx is pending by clicking your address in the navbar to copy to clipboard. Than you can paste your address on https://mempool.space/testnet/ to track.

1. Congratulations! You now have 0.001 tBTC and 100 TSNT! This amount is enough for most bitcoin defi testnet tx. If you need more, just come back and visit every (1) hour to claim more.

FAQ

How do I get tBTC?

Connect a Unisat wallet with a testnet Bitcoin taproot address.

Mint TSNT and tBTC from the faucet. You will receive 100 TSNT, transferrable in your wallet. You will also receive 0.001 tBTC.

What do I do with TSNT BRC-20?

Supply your TSNT in the Arcus Lending Pool to earn yield.

Stake your TSNT to secure the protocol and earn yield.

What do I do with tBTC?

tBTC is used for tesing other protocols' testnet platforms enhancing your chances at airdrops or other early community incentives.

tBTC is used for Bitcoin builders to test their products, apps and services.

tBTC can be supplied back to the ARCUS Lending Pool to support the wider Bitcoin community!

How do I make my TSNT transferable?

1. Go to UniSat wallet, click TSNT in BRC-20 tab

2. Click Transfer button

3. Click Inscribe Transfer

4. Enter Amount to make 'transferable'

No Inscriptions are showing up under Borrow or Supply!

Make sure your TSNT is transferable, see the FAQ answer above or the Detailed Tutorial

Please confirm you are using a taproot address

Make sure your on Bitcoin Testnet.

My Unisat wallet shows I am still connected to the app?

In order to completely disconnect your wallet from the Arcus app, you can easily open your Unisat wallet. Click on 'Dapp Connected' on the wallet, and remove app.arcusbtc.com.

Don't worry, you can login again at anytime to the app using UniSat wallet.

Why are my transactions not going through?

Please make sure your wallet is of the taproot type.

You will have to wait for the current Bitcoin block to be complete. This may take longer than desired on testnet Bitcoin.

Check https://mempool.space/testnet/address/ and search your address to see when your tx are confirmed.

API is down. you can always view the api status on the top of this Faucet page.

How long are Bitcoin Testnet blocks?

Between 5-20 minutes or possibly longer.