# Axelar testnet on Base

By [Atoms Research](https://paragraph.com/@atoms-research) · 2023-03-25

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[**Axelar**](https://twitter.com/axelarcore) delivers secure cross-chain communication for Web3, enabling you to build Interchain dApps that grow beyond a single chain

_Base is now live on Axelar & Satellite testnet_

💰 **Rewards**: potential airdrop 💲 **Raised**: $64M from Polychain Capital, Dragonfly and others ⏱ **Time to complete**: ~10 min 📣 **The official announcement**: [link](https://twitter.com/axelarcore/status/1638527759634034691?t=NjBshB04t_mK2j_l-xrNNA&s=19)

### What to do?

*   Take a test $ETH from the [faucet](https://goerlifaucet.com/) for the fee
    

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*   Next, follow the [link](https://testnet.satellite.money/?source=ethereum&destination=base&asset_denom=uausdc&destination_address=) and connect your MetaMask
    

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*   Also, take the $aUSDC test tokens on [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/axelar) using the "_!faucet base_" command
    

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*   Return to the Satellite website and send $aUSDC to the Base network
    
*   Make several such transactions back and forth
    

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*   Leave your feedback in [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/axelar)
    

✅ And that's all for now!

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*Originally published on [Atoms Research](https://paragraph.com/@atoms-research/axelar-testnet-on-base)*