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

# Make Your First Transaction

> Send your first low-fee transaction on TeQoin L2 and experience the difference

Experience TeQoin's low fees and lightning-fast speed by sending your first transaction on L2.

<Note>
  **What You'll Need:**

  * ✅ TeQoin L2 network added to your wallet
  * ✅ Some testnet ETH (from the faucet)
  * ✅ Less than 1 minute

  **You'll Experience:**

  * ⚡ 5-second confirmation time
  * 💰 Low transaction fees
  * 🎯 Simple and straightforward process
</Note>

***

## 🎯 Choose Your Wallet

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TeQoin Telegram Wallet">
    ## Send Transaction via Telegram Wallet

    The easiest way to send your first transaction.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open TeQoin Wallet">
        Open **@TeQoinWalletBot** in Telegram
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap 'Send'">
        On the main wallet screen, tap **"Send"** or **"Transfer"**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enter Details">
        Fill in the transaction details:

        * **To Address:** Enter the recipient's wallet address
        * **Amount:** Enter the amount of ETH to send (e.g., `0.01`)

        <Tip>
          **Test Transaction:** Send a small amount first (like 0.001 ETH) to make sure everything works!
        </Tip>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review and Confirm">
        Review the transaction:

        * ✅ Recipient address is correct
        * ✅ Amount is correct
        * ✅ Network shows **"TeQoin L2"**

        Tap **"Confirm"** or **"Send"**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Transaction Sent!">
        ✅ Your transaction is sent!

        You'll see:

        * Transaction hash (TX ID)
        * Status updates in real-time
        * Confirmation in \~5 seconds

        **Transaction confirmed!** That was fast! ⚡
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    ### View Transaction on Explorer

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Get Transaction Hash">
        In the Telegram wallet, tap on the transaction to see details

        Copy the **transaction hash** (starts with `0x...`)
      </Step>

      <Step title="Open Block Explorer">
        Visit [https://explorer.teqoin.io](https://explorer.teqoin.io)

        Or tap **"View on Explorer"** in the wallet
      </Step>

      <Step title="View Details">
        See complete transaction information:

        * ✅ Status (Success)
        * ✅ Block number
        * ✅ Timestamp
        * ✅ Gas used
        * ✅ From/To addresses
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="MetaMask">
    ## Send Transaction via MetaMask

    Send your first transaction using MetaMask wallet.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open MetaMask">
        1. Click the MetaMask extension in your browser
        2. Make sure you're connected to **TeQoin L2** network
        3. Check that you have testnet ETH balance
      </Step>

      <Step title="Click 'Send'">
        On the main MetaMask screen, click **"Send"**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enter Recipient Address">
        Paste the recipient's wallet address:

        * Should start with `0x`
        * 42 characters total

        <Warning>
          **Double-check the address!** Blockchain transactions cannot be reversed.
        </Warning>

        <Tip>
          **Send to yourself:** You can send ETH to your own address as a test. Just copy your address and paste it as the recipient!
        </Tip>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enter Amount">
        Enter the amount of ETH to send:

        * Example: `0.01` ETH
        * Or use the **"Max"** button to send your entire balance

        MetaMask will show:

        * Amount in ETH
        * Approximate USD value (if available)
        * Gas fee estimate
      </Step>

      <Step title="Review Transaction">
        Review the transaction details:

        * **To:** Recipient address
        * **Amount:** How much you're sending
        * **Gas Fee:** Very low on TeQoin L2!
        * **Total:** Amount + Gas Fee

        Everything looks good? Click **"Next"**
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm Transaction">
        Final confirmation screen:

        1. Review one last time
        2. Click **"Confirm"**
        3. MetaMask will sign and broadcast the transaction
      </Step>

      <Step title="Transaction Sent!">
        ✅ Transaction submitted!

        MetaMask shows:

        * **Pending** status (brief - usually 5 seconds)
        * **Success** status (after confirmation)
        * Transaction hash

        Click **"View on block explorer"** to see details
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    ### Understanding the Transaction

    <Accordion title="What is a transaction hash?">
      A **transaction hash** (or TX hash) is a unique identifier for your transaction.

      * Starts with `0x`
      * 66 characters long
      * Example: `0x8551993d9c5625bc8e3e75afc58c0aa2998f95be9eb9bd033875157ce900afe8`

      Think of it like a tracking number for packages - you can use it to track your transaction on the block explorer.
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="What are gas fees?">
      **Gas fees** are the cost to process your transaction on the blockchain.

      On TeQoin L2:

      * Gas fees are **very low** (usually \< \$0.01)
      * Much cheaper than Ethereum L1 (\$5-50+)
      * Paid in ETH automatically from your balance
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="Why is it so fast?">
      TeQoin L2 produces blocks every **5 seconds**, compared to Ethereum's 12-15 seconds.

      This means your transaction confirms in:

      * ⚡ **\~5 seconds** on TeQoin L2
      * 🐢 **\~15 seconds** on Ethereum L1
    </Accordion>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## 🔍 Verify Your Transaction

Check that your transaction was successful on the block explorer.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Copy Transaction Hash">
    From your wallet:

    * **Telegram Wallet:** Tap transaction → Copy hash
    * **MetaMask:** Click "View on explorer" or copy hash from activity
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Block Explorer">
    Visit **[https://explorer.teqoin.io](https://explorer.teqoin.io)**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search Transaction">
    Paste your transaction hash in the search bar and press Enter
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Transaction Details">
    You should see:

    | Field               | Description                                 |
    | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
    | **Status**          | ✅ Success (green checkmark)                 |
    | **Block**           | Block number where transaction was included |
    | **Timestamp**       | When transaction was confirmed              |
    | **From**            | Your wallet address                         |
    | **To**              | Recipient address                           |
    | **Value**           | Amount sent                                 |
    | **Transaction Fee** | Gas cost (very low!)                        |
    | **Gas Used**        | Computational resources used                |
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## 💰 Understanding Transaction Costs

Let's break down what you just paid for your transaction.

### Example Transaction Breakdown

```
Amount Sent:        0.01 ETH
Transaction Fee:    0.00001 ETH (~$0.002)
─────────────────────────────────
Total Deducted:     0.01001 ETH

Compared to Ethereum L1:
Amount Sent:        0.01 ETH
Transaction Fee:    0.005 ETH (~$10-20)
─────────────────────────────────
Total Deducted:     0.015 ETH
```

<Check>
  **500-1000x cheaper** than Ethereum L1!
</Check>

***

## 🎓 What You Just Learned

Congratulations! You just:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Sent a Blockchain Transaction" icon="check">
    You successfully initiated and confirmed a transaction on TeQoin L2
  </Card>

  <Card title="Experienced Low Fees" icon="coins">
    You paid minimal gas fees compared to Ethereum mainnet
  </Card>

  <Card title="Saw 5-Second Confirmation" icon="clock">
    Your transaction confirmed in just 5 seconds
  </Card>

  <Card title="Used a Block Explorer" icon="magnifying-glass">
    You verified your transaction on the blockchain
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## 🚀 Try More Advanced Transactions

Now that you've sent a basic transaction, try these:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Send to Multiple Addresses">
    **Batch Transactions**

    Send ETH to multiple recipients in separate transactions:

    1. Send 0.01 ETH to Address A
    2. Send 0.02 ETH to Address B
    3. Send 0.03 ETH to Address C

    On TeQoin L2, all three transactions will:

    * Confirm in \~15 seconds total
    * Cost minimal fees combined

    On Ethereum L1, this would:

    * Take \~45 seconds
    * Cost \$30-60 in gas fees
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Interact with a Smart Contract">
    **Call Contract Functions**

    Ready to interact with smart contracts?

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Find a Contract">
        Visit the block explorer and find a deployed contract

        Or use this test contract:
        `0x5E3A9432a2D6eb0c5D362A0A2F58Bc02Db45850D`
      </Step>

      <Step title="Connect Wallet">
        Some contracts have web interfaces. Connect your wallet to interact.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Call Functions">
        Try calling read functions (free) or write functions (requires gas)
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    [Learn more about smart contracts →](/developers/smart-contracts)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Test Transaction Speed">
    **Speed Test Challenge**

    See how fast TeQoin really is:

    1. Note the current time
    2. Send a transaction
    3. Wait for confirmation
    4. Check the time again

    **Goal:** Confirmation in under 10 seconds!

    Share your results in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/teqoin)!
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## 🔧 Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Transaction is pending for a long time">
    TeQoin L2 transactions should confirm in \~5 seconds.

    **If stuck on pending:**

    1. Wait 30 seconds
    2. Refresh your wallet
    3. Check the block explorer with your TX hash
    4. Check network status: [https://status.teqoin.io](https://status.teqoin.io)

    If still pending after 1 minute, join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/teqoin) for support.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="'Insufficient funds' error">
    You don't have enough ETH to cover the amount + gas fee.

    **Solution:**

    1. Check your balance
    2. Try sending a smaller amount
    3. Get more testnet ETH from the [faucet](/quickstart/get-testnet-eth)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Transaction failed">
    If your transaction shows "Failed" status:

    **Common reasons:**

    * Insufficient gas limit (rare on simple transfers)
    * Smart contract execution error (if interacting with contracts)
    * Out of gas

    **Solution:**

    1. Check the error message on block explorer
    2. Try the transaction again
    3. If interacting with a contract, check contract documentation
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong network - sent on Ethereum instead">
    If you accidentally sent on Ethereum L1:

    **Prevention:**

    * Always verify you're on **TeQoin L2** before sending
    * Check the network name in your wallet

    **If already sent on L1:**

    * Your ETH is safe, just on the wrong network
    * Switch to Ethereum L1 in your wallet to see it
    * Use the [bridge](/bridge/deposit-l1-to-l2) to move it to TeQoin L2
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Recipient didn't receive ETH">
    If the recipient says they didn't receive the ETH:

    **Check:**

    1. View transaction on block explorer - does it show "Success"?
    2. Did you send to the correct address?
    3. Is the recipient checking the right network (TeQoin L2)?

    If transaction succeeded, the ETH was delivered. Recipient needs to:

    * Switch to TeQoin L2 network in their wallet
    * Refresh their wallet
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## 📊 Transaction Statistics

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Average Confirmation" icon="clock">
    **5 seconds**

    Time to confirm
  </Card>

  <Card title="Average Fee" icon="coins">
    **\< \$0.01**

    Per transaction
  </Card>

  <Card title="Success Rate" icon="check">
    **99.9%**

    Transaction success
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## 🎯 Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Bridge Assets from L1" icon="bridge" href="/quickstart/bridge-assets">
    Move real ETH from Ethereum to TeQoin L2
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deploy a Smart Contract" icon="code" href="/developers/deploy-contract">
    Deploy your first contract on TeQoin
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build a DApp" icon="laptop-code" href="/tutorials/build-dapp">
    Create a decentralized application
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore the Network" icon="compass" href="https://explorer.teqoin.io">
    Browse transactions and contracts
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## 💡 Pro Tips

<Tip>
  **Test First:** Always send a small test transaction first when sending to a new address. Once confirmed, send the larger amount.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Save TX Hashes:** Keep a record of important transaction hashes. You can always look them up later on the block explorer.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Bookmark the Explorer:** Add [https://explorer.teqoin.io](https://explorer.teqoin.io) to your bookmarks for quick transaction lookups.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Same Address Everywhere:** Your wallet address is the same on Ethereum L1, TeQoin L2, and all EVM chains. The ETH just lives on different networks!
</Tip>

***

**Transaction successful?** You're now ready to [bridge real assets](/quickstart/bridge-assets) or [deploy contracts](/developers/deploy-contract)! 🚀