Signet in BTC

To use TON Teleport BTC features, you'll also need a Testnet wallet on Bitcoin’s Signet network. Signet is a Bitcoin test network similar to Testnet but specifically for controlled testing, making it ideal for experimenting without risking real BTC.

This tutorial is for PC users. For iOS and Android users, the Unisat wallet is available and can be downloaded for mobile devices to connect to BTC Signet.

How to Use the Electrum BTC Wallet

  1. Download Electrum

    • Install the Electrum wallet app on your device from the official website

  2. Open Electrum

    • Launch Electrum by double-clicking the icon to start the setup wizard

  3. Select Server Connection

    • Choose how to connect to a server. For beginners, selecting “Auto-connect” is recommended. Click Next

  4. Name Your Wallet

    • Enter a name for your wallet file. The default name is default_wallet. Accept this or choose another name, then click Next

  5. Choose Wallet Type

    • Select your wallet type. The default Standard Wallet option is recommended. Click Next

  6. Create a Key Storage (Seed)

    • Electrum will ask if you want to create a new key storage (seed). Leave the option Create a new seed selected and click Next

  7. Write Down Your Seed Phrase

    • Write down the displayed seed phrase on paper. Do not print it. This phrase is crucial for recovering your wallet

  8. Confirm Your Seed Phrase

    • Re-enter your seed phrase to confirm it. When correct, click Next

  9. Access the Main Screen

    • Electrum will now display the main interface, and your wallet is ready for use

After completing all the initial steps, you need to switch your wallet to Signet, which is the Testnet for BTC. Select your platform below and follow the instructions carefully.

Signet on Windows

  1. Create a Signet Shortcut

    • Copy the Electrum shortcut from your Start Menu or installation location to the Desktop. Right-click on it and select Copy, then right-click on the Desktop and select Paste

    • Rename this new shortcut to “Electrum Signet”

  2. Edit Shortcut Properties

    • Right-click the “Electrum Signet” shortcut and select Properties

    • In the Target field, add --signet after the existing text (make sure there is a space before --signet and use two dashes)

    • Click OK to save your changes

  3. Launch Signet Mode

    • Double-click the “Electrum Signet” shortcut to start Electrum in Signet mode

Signet on Mac

  1. Open Terminal

    • Open Terminal by pressing Command (⌘) + Space and typing Terminal, then press Enter to open it

  2. Create a Launch Script

    • In Terminal, type nano ~/Desktop/electrum and press Enter to open the Nano text editor

    • Type the following script in Nano:

      #!/bin/bash

open -n /Applications/Electrum.app --args --signet

    • Save the file by pressing Control + X, then Y to confirm, and Enter to finalize

  3. Make the Script Executable

    • In Terminal, type chmod +x ~/Desktop/electrum and press Enter

    • This will create an executable file named electrum on your Desktop

  4. Launch Signet Mode

    • Double-click the electrum icon on your Desktop to start Electrum in Signet mode

Signet on Ubuntu

  1. Open Terminal

    • Click the Ubuntu icon in the top left corner of your screen, type Terminal, and select it to open

  2. Create a Desktop Entry for Signet

    • In Terminal, type nano ~/Desktop/electrum.desktop and press Enter to open the Nano editor

    • Enter the following configuration:

      [Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Electrum Signet
Exec=electrum --signet
Icon=electrum

    • Save by pressing Control + X, then Y, and Enter

  3. Make the Desktop Entry Executable

    • In Terminal, type chmod +x ~/Desktop/electrum.desktop and press Enter

  4. Launch Signet Mode

    • Double-click the Electrum Signet icon on your Desktop to start Electrum in Signet mode

Verify Signet Connection

To confirm you are in Signet mode, open the Receive tab in Electrum. If you are connected to Signet, the receiving address should start with “tb1q,” which is the correct prefix for Signet addresses.

Setting Electrum to Display Balance in BTC

  1. Enable Coin View

    • At the top of the Electrum window, click on View and select Show Coins. This will enable the Coins tab, allowing you to see individual coins in your wallet

  2. Open Coin Settings

    • Go to the Coins tab that now appears in the main window. Then, click on the Settings icon (represented by a wrench) at the bottom of the window to open coin settings

  3. Adjust Currency to BTC

    • In the Settings window, go to the Units tab, then select Currency. From the dropdown menu, set the currency to BTC

  4. Close Settings

    • Click Close to save your changes

Your Electrum wallet will now display balances and transactions in BTC.

How to Get Signet BTC on Electrum

  1. Get a Receiving Address in Electrum

    • Open Electrum

    • Go to the Addresses tab

    • Choose any address from the list that is labeled as 'receiving' for Signet BTC

  2. Copy the Address

    • Right-click on the selected address and choose Copy to copy it to your clipboard

  3. Visit the Signet Faucet Website

    • Open the Signet Faucet website in your browser

  4. Enter Address and Amount:

    • On the faucet page, paste the copied address into the Address field

    • In the Amount field, enter a value between 0.00001 and 0.01 BTC

  5. Request Signet BTC

    • Submit the form on the faucet website. The requested Signet BTC should be sent to your Electrum wallet shortly

  6. Check Your Balance

    • Open Electrum and go to the History or Addresses tab to see if the Signet BTC has arrived

    • The Bitcoin network may experience delays. To check the transaction’s confirmation status, go to a blockchain explorer website. Enter your Transaction ID (double-click the transaction in History to copy the Transaction ID) to view confirmation details

If you're having a problem getting test BTC tokens in Signet on the website provided above, you can try another faucet: https://signetfaucet.com/

If you’re still unable to receive test BTC tokens, try repeatedly selecting any address labeled "receiving" and pasting it into the Faucet website until it works.

You can now use the signet BTC for testing transactions in Electrum's Signet mode!

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