Prerequisites

MetaMask Extension

MetaMask is both an Ethereum browser and wallet. It allows interaction with smart contracts on the web. Follow these steps to set up MetaMask for the BasedAI Cyan Testnet:

• Download and install MetaMask: Visit the MetaMask website and follow the instructions to add the extension to your browser.

• Create a new wallet or import an existing one: Open MetaMask, follow the prompts to create a new wallet or import an existing wallet using your seed phrase.

• Add BasedAI Testnet RPC node details to your extension:

  1. Open MetaMask and click on the network dropdown at the top left.

  2. Click "Add Network"

  3. Select "Add a network manually" and enter the following details:

     • Network Name: Cyan Testnet

     • New RPC URL: https://cyan.basedaibridge.com/rpc

     • Chain ID: 42

     • Symbol: BASED

After that, you only need to acquire Cyan testnet tokens to begin writing your contracts. Submit your Faucet request here.