> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lumera.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get testnet LUME

> Request free testnet LUME from the faucet on the Lumera Portal.

Transactions on the Lumera Protocol testnet need LUME for gas, and Cascade uploads escrow a storage fee. The faucet on the Lumera Portal sends free testnet LUME to your address.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get a lumera address">
    Create a wallet with Keplr, or generate a key from the command line.

    ```bash theme={null}
    lumerad keys add my-key
    ```

    Your address starts with `lumera1`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Request tokens">
    Open the [Portal faucet](https://portal.testnet.lumera.io/lumera-testnet-2/faucet), paste your address, and submit the request. The community [AstroStake faucet](https://faucet.astrostake.xyz/lumera) is an alternative if the Portal faucet is empty. Faucets limit requests per wallet per day.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your balance">
    Open the [Lumera Portal](https://portal.testnet.lumera.io/lumera-testnet-2) and search for your address. Your balance appears on the account page once the faucet transaction lands.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Testnet LUME has no value. There is no faucet on mainnet.
</Warning>

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Upload your first file to Cascade from TypeScript.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Networks" icon="network-wired" href="/networks">
    Find chain IDs, endpoints, seeds, and genesis files.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>