Testnet Bitcoin and Lightning Faucets

This is a Live document, will definitely change in the future.

What is this?

Testnet can be super handy when you're trying to test out bitcoin and lightning projects but don't want to mess up your own stack.

Why?

Testnet sources can change and/or disappear, so this will be an ongoing list that I try to keep updated. Keep in mind this post will change over time. If you have any suggestions or comments, please so share them!

On chain BTC Faucets

• https://testnet-faucet.com/btc-testnet/

  • working as of 7 AUG 2023

• http://bitcoinfaucet.uo1.net/

  • working as of 7 AUG 2023

• https://tbtc.bitaps.com/

  • unknown

• https://kuttler.eu/en/bitcoin/btc/faucet/

  • unknown

Lightning Faucets

• https://htlc.me

  • working as of Aug 2023

• https://testnet.nodeless.io

  • sign up and ask customer support for coins, outbound send is via lightning address only

  • working as of July 2023

• https://faucet.lightning.community/

  • Use this to open testnet channels for lightning nodes.

  • status - currently cannot connect to node

• Plebnet Community https://t.me/plebnet

  • Ask in the community if someone can offer to help

  • as of Aug 2023