Why you need testnet tokens before you launch on Robinhood Chain
Deploying a token, launching a presale, or running a swap on Robinhood Chain mainnet costs real ETH in gas, and if something in your setup is wrong, that gas is spent whether the transaction does what you wanted or not. Robinhood Chain testnet exists so you can rehearse the entire flow first, with tokens that cost nothing and carry no risk.
This matters more on a newer chain. Robinhood Chain launched July 1, 2026, and while its contracts are deployed and verified on both mainnet and testnet, you are still one of the earlier builders using it. Running through Create Token, Create Presale, or Create Fair Launch on testnet first means you see exactly what a deployment looks like, what a confirmation screen shows, and what your project page renders like, before you commit a single dollar of real gas on mainnet.
What Robinhood Chain testnet actually is
Robinhood Chain testnet is chain ID 46630, the test mirror of Robinhood Chain mainnet (chain ID 4663). Both run on Arbitrum Orbit infrastructure. The native currency on testnet is ETH, same as mainnet, except testnet ETH has no market value and cannot be traded or withdrawn to anything real. It exists purely so contracts can be called and gas can be paid during testing.
Key testnet details:
- Chain ID: 46630
- RPC URL:
https://rpc.testnet.chain.robinhood.com - Block explorer:
https://explorer.testnet.chain.robinhood.com - Currency symbol: ETH
MoonSale's own contracts are deployed and verified on 46630 already, including the presale factory, fair launch factory, token factory, token lock, and token vesting contracts, so anything you do on testnet runs against real, audited contract code, not a mock.
What you need before you start
A wallet. MetaMask or any EVM-compatible wallet works. You do not need any funds in it yet, that is the entire point of a faucet.
A few minutes. Claiming from a faucet is usually instant to a couple of minutes, depending on which faucet you use and how busy it is.
Nothing real to spend. Testnet ETH is free by design. If a faucet ever asks you to pay for testnet tokens, that is not a legitimate faucet.
Step by step: claiming testnet tokens
Step 1: Copy your wallet address
Open your wallet, switch to (or add, see below) Robinhood Chain testnet, and copy your address. You will paste this into whichever faucet you use.
Step 2: Try the official Robinhood Chain faucet
Go to the official Robinhood Chain testnet faucet, paste your wallet address, and submit the request. As with most chain-native faucets, it can occasionally be busy or rate-limited shortly after a chain launch while demand is high, if that happens, move on to one of the backups below rather than retrying repeatedly.
Step 3: Use the Chainlink faucet as a backup
Chainlink's Robinhood testnet faucet is a reliable second option. Connect your wallet or paste your address, request testnet ETH, and it typically lands within a minute or two. Chainlink runs faucets for a wide range of testnets and is generally dependable when a chain's own faucet is under load.
Step 4: Use the QuickNode faucet as a second backup
QuickNode's Robinhood testnet faucet works the same way, paste your address, submit, wait for confirmation. Having three independent faucets means you are very unlikely to be stuck without testnet ETH for long.
Step 5: Confirm the tokens landed
Check your wallet balance, or paste your address into the Robinhood Chain testnet explorer to see the incoming transaction. Once your balance shows a nonzero amount, you are ready to test.
Adding Robinhood Chain testnet to your wallet
If Robinhood Chain testnet is not already in your wallet's network list, add it manually. In MetaMask, open the network selector, choose "Add network," then "Add a network manually," and enter:
- Network name: Robinhood Chain Testnet
- New RPC URL:
https://rpc.testnet.chain.robinhood.com - Chain ID: 46630
- Currency symbol: ETH
- Block explorer URL:
https://explorer.testnet.chain.robinhood.com
Save, then switch to the network. If you connect your wallet on MoonSale while this network is selected, MoonSale will recognize it automatically.
What to do with your testnet tokens on MoonSale
Once your wallet holds testnet ETH and is switched to Robinhood Chain testnet, you can exercise the full MoonSale flow for free:
Deploy a test token. Create Token works identically on testnet, letting you see the deployment flow, the resulting contract, and your token's page before you spend real gas on mainnet.
Walk through a test presale. Create Presale and Create Fair Launch both run on Robinhood Chain testnet. This is the best way to understand every step, softcap, vesting, listing settings, before committing to a real launch.
Try a swap. Swap & Bridge also supports testnet, so you can see how a trade quote and confirmation look before doing it with real funds.
For the full walkthrough of taking a project live on Robinhood Chain once you have tested on testnet, see How to Host a Presale on Robinhood Chain With MoonSale. And if you are planning to bring funds onto Robinhood Chain mainnet from another chain afterward, How to Swap and Bridge Crypto to Robinhood Chain From Other Chains covers that step separately.
Frequently asked questions
Does testnet ETH on Robinhood Chain have any real value?
No. Testnet ETH cannot be traded, sold, or withdrawn to anything of value. It exists only to pay gas for test transactions on chain 46630.
What if the official faucet is down or rate-limited?
Use the Chainlink faucet or the QuickNode faucet instead. Both dispense the same testnet ETH and work independently of the official faucet's availability.
How much testnet ETH do I actually need to test on MoonSale?
A single faucet claim is generally enough to deploy a test token and walk through a test presale or fair launch, since gas costs on a testnet are the same low order of magnitude as mainnet gas on an Arbitrum Orbit chain.
Can I use the same wallet address on testnet and mainnet?
Yes. Your wallet address is the same across every EVM network, only the network you are connected to changes. Just make sure you are switched to the correct network before sending any transaction.
How long does it take for testnet tokens to arrive after I claim them?
Typically under a minute once a faucet confirms your request, though it can take a couple of minutes during periods of high demand.
Is Robinhood Chain testnet the same as Robinhood Chain mainnet?
No. They are separate networks with separate chain IDs (46630 for testnet, 4663 for mainnet) and separate balances. MoonSale's contracts are deployed and verified on both, but tokens and activity on one do not exist on the other.
Can I test creating a presale without spending anything real?
Yes. With testnet ETH in your wallet and Robinhood Chain testnet selected, Create Presale runs the exact same flow as mainnet, using contracts that cost nothing to interact with.
What do I need to add Robinhood Chain testnet to my wallet manually?
Chain ID 46630, RPC URL https://rpc.testnet.chain.robinhood.com, currency symbol ETH, and block explorer https://explorer.testnet.chain.robinhood.com. All four fields are listed above.
Ready to test your first launch?
With testnet ETH in your wallet, you can run the full MoonSale flow on Robinhood Chain at zero cost: Create Token, Create Presale, or Swap & Bridge. When you are ready to go live, the same audited contracts are already running on mainnet.
