# Taiko Alpha-2 Testnet Guide

By [Cryptonur](https://paragraph.com/@onursari) · 2023-04-12

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Taiko is a A Type 1 (Ethereum-equivalent) ZK-EVM which focuses on maximum compatibility.

Taiko’s code is open source and available on GitHub.

Fully decentralized and permissionless nodes, proposers, and provers. Anyone can participate in Taiko testnet.

It’s also supported by Vitalik Buterin!

Let’s start our testnet.

Firstly, we will use Metamask wallet. Visit [this page](https://chainlist.org/chain/11155111), search for Sepolia add Sepolia network to your Metamask.

![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/835c46fd5d1df707816f1f81bbce329f9dfb41c8dd686509fa30f1eff27a9364.png)

Next, we are going to add Taiko network. Go to [this page](https://chainlist.org/chain/167004) and click Add to Metamask after connecting wallet.

If adding automatically doesn’t work because of some errors, please use the picture below to add network manually.

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Use these faucets to get some ETH on Sepolia network.

*   #1 recommended: [https://sepolia-faucet.pk910.de(opens in a new tab)](https://sepolia-faucet.pk910.de/)
    
*   #2 recommended: [https://faucet-sepolia.rockx.com(opens in a new tab)](https://faucet-sepolia.rockx.com/)
    
*   #3 recommended: [https://sepoliafaucet.com](https://sepoliafaucet.com/)
    

Navigate to [Bridge](https://bridge.a2.taiko.xyz/) page.

Get some HORSE token and BLL token from the faucet just by clicking on it.

![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7a90c795f8b9d99263789dc63e9de46189c4fe0c735a128715c5da68b92fbfee.webp)

Now try bridging ETH, BLL and HORSE tokens from Sepolia to Taiko A2. Then click Transactions tab to claim them manually. Website will prompt to change network automatically when needed.

After first bridge, try bridging from Taiko to Sepolia too.

Then it is time to swap tokens. Navigate to [Swap](https://swap.a2.taiko.xyz/)

Swap some tokens here.

Provide some liquidity to the pool.

If you are into node operating, please navigate to the guide by Taiko [here](https://taiko.xyz/docs/guides/run-a-node).

Try to use the network and the platform frequently. When you encounter a bug, don’t hesitate informing the team.

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