> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.alpenlabs.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.alpenlabs.io/welcome/get-started.md).

# Get started

Welcome to the Alpen Testnet community!

To get started, here are the details you'll need:

## Wallets <a href="#wallets" id="wallets"></a>

Alpen is an EVM-compatible blockchain that will work with EVM wallets out of the box. You can therefore use any EVM wallet that supports adding custom networks. Here are a few that are known to work:

* [Enkrypt](https://www.enkrypt.com/)
* [Frame](https://frame.sh/)
* [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/)

## Resources

{% hint style="danger" %}
The Alpen testnet has been updated to the [Prague spec](/how-alpen-works/comparing-strata-and-ethereum.md). This update was implemented with a network regenesis, resulting in the reset of all state, accounts, and smart contracts. The Shanghai-based Alpen testnet (chain ID `2892`) was sunset on December 22, 2025.&#x20;

For more information read the [announcement blogpost](https://www.alpenlabs.io/blog).
{% endhint %}

<table><thead><tr><th width="206"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Faucet</strong></td><td><a href="https://faucet.testnet.alpenlabs.io/">faucet.testnet.alpenlabs.io</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alpen explorer</strong></td><td><a href="https://explorer.testnet.alpenlabs.io/">explorer.testnet.alpenlabs.io</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Signet explorer</strong></td><td><a href="https://bitcoin.testnet.alpenlabs.io/">bitcoin.testnet.alpenlabs.io</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Checkpoint explorer</strong></td><td><a href="https://checkpoints.testnet.alpenlabs.io/">checkpoints.testnet.alpenlabs.io</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Status dashboard</strong></td><td><a href="https://status.testnet.alpenlabs.io/">status.testnet.alpenlabs.io</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Network details <a href="#network-details" id="network-details"></a>

<table><thead><tr><th width="206"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Network name</strong></td><td>Alpen Testnet</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Chain ID</strong></td><td>8150</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Currency name</strong></td><td>Signet BTC</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Currency symbol</strong></td><td>sBTC</td></tr><tr><td><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-1"><strong>Blockchain RPC</strong></a></td><td><code>https://rpc.testnet.alpenlabs.io</code></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Explorer URL</strong></td><td><code>https://explorer.testnet.alpenlabs.io</code></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Chain icon</strong></td><td><code>https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/113091135</code></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Currency icon</strong></td><td><code>https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/46/Bitcoin.svg/1200px-Bitcoin.svg.png</code></td></tr></tbody></table>

[^1]: You can use `http://localhost:8545` instead if you are [running your own full node](/running-an-alpen-node/alpen-full-node-operator-guide.md) locally.