# AlephZero

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden>Xai Testnet (Sepolia)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://alephzero.org/">Website</a></td><td><a href="https://evm-explorer.alephzero.org/">Chain Explorer</a></td><td><a href="https://x.com/Aleph__Zero">X</a></td><td><a href="https://discord.gg/alephzero">Discord</a></td><td><a href="https://t.me/alephzerofoundation">Telegram</a></td><td><a href="https://testnet-v2.xai-chain.net/rpc">https://testnet-v2.xai-chain.net/rpc</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Aleph Zero is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain platform, meticulously designed to set new standards in privacy and scalability for decentralized ecosystems. Its novel consensus mechanism, AlephBFT, delivers lightning-fast transaction speeds, sub-second finality, and unparalleled security. These features make it the ideal foundation for privacy-focused applications and enterprise-grade solutions. Engineered for adaptability, Aleph Zero supports a wide range of use cases, from DeFi to supply chain management

## Connect your wallet to AlephZero

Throughout this guide, we will assume that you are using the Metamask wallet since it is the one most people use, the process of setting up a wallet should be very similar regardless of the wallet you choose

1. The first step is to open Metamask and select the <mark style="color:yellow;">network icon</mark> dropdown menu
2. When the pop-up appears, click <mark style="color:yellow;">Add Network</mark>
3. The Add a network page will open. Add the following details:

<table><thead><tr><th>Network name</th><th>AlephZero</th><th data-hidden>Xai Testnet (Sepolia)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>RPC URL</td><td><a href="https://rpc.alephzero.raas.gelato.cloud">https://rpc.alephzero.raas.gelato.cloud</a></td><td><a href="https://testnet-v2.xai-chain.net/rpc">https://testnet-v2.xai-chain.net/rpc</a></td></tr><tr><td>Chain ID</td><td>41455</td><td>37714555429</td></tr><tr><td>Currency symbol</td><td>AZERO</td><td>sXAI</td></tr><tr><td>Block explorer URL</td><td><a href="https://evm-explorer.alephzero.org/">https://evm-explorer.alephzero.org/</a></td><td><a href="https://testnet-explorer-v2.xai-chain.net/">https://testnet-explorer-v2.xai-chain.net/</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Once you're finished, click <mark style="color:yellow;">Save</mark>

4. You are now connected to the AlephZero

### Bridge to AlephZero

Tokens can be bridged to AlephZero using [Common bridge](https://app.common.fi/bridge)

{% hint style="danger" %}
Gas on the AlephZero is paid in AZERO. \
Therefore, we recommend bridging it as the first token so you can process transactions
{% endhint %}

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