Ethereum, Trust Wallet and faucets: a complete guide for beginners

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What is Ethereum and why should you know about it?

Ethereum is not just a cryptocurrency, but an entire ecosystem. Imagine: Bitcoin is a cash register, while Ethereum is a whole shopping mall with stores, restaurants, and offices. Developers can write programs (smart contracts) that execute automatically without third parties. There are no intermediaries, no deception.

ETH — the native coin of this platform, the second by capitalization after Bitcoin. Key features:

  • Smart contracts: Contracts that execute themselves — program the conditions, and that's it.
  • DApps: Decentralized applications that live on the blockchain
  • Ethereum 2.0: A blockchain upgrade with Proof of Stake (PoS) — faster, more secure, and more energy-efficient.

Trust Wallet: the wallet that belongs to you

Trust Wallet is a mobile wallet that gives you complete control. No one can freeze your funds, no one asks for documents.

Why choose Trust Wallet:

  • Supports Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens
  • Built-in browser for working with DApps directly from the wallet
  • Backup via 12-word phrase
  • No data, no verification — pure privacy

Faucets: How to Get Free Test ETH

An Ethereum faucet is a miniature faucet in the bathroom, but instead of water, it dispenses tiny amounts of cryptocurrency. Usually, this is a small quantity, but for developers on test networks, it is a valuable resource.

Two types:

Type Where to Use Real Value
Mainnet faucets Main network Ethereum Yes, real ETH (rare)
Testnet faucets Test networks (Goerli, Sepolia) No, only for testing

How to Get Free testnet ETH in 6 Steps

  1. Download Trust Wallet from your App Store
  2. Create a new wallet — save 12 words in a safe place
  3. Copy your Ethereum address (, click on ETH, press copy )
  4. Find a testnet faucet (, for example, Goerli Faucet )
  5. Insert the address and invite ETH
  6. In a few minutes, you will see the tokens in Trust Wallet

Conclusion

Ethereum changed the game — it showed that blockchain is not just a coin, but an operating system for decentralized applications. Trust Wallet gives you the keys to this world, and faucets help beginners master the technology without money.

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