Introduction
The Planq Network is a blockchain platform designed to support the creation and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of deploying a smart contract on the Planq Network. Whether you are a seasoned blockchain developer or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you get started.
Prerequisites:
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
1. **Planq Wallet**: A wallet that supports the Planq Network.
2. **Planq Tokens**: Some Planq tokens for transaction fees.
3. **Development Environment**: Node.js and npm installed on your system.
4. **Smart Contract Code**: A smart contract written in Solidity.
### Step 1: Set Up Your Development Environment
First, set up your development environment by installing the necessary tools. Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed. You can download them from [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/).
Next, install Truffle, a development framework for Ethereum which is compatible with the Planq Network:
```bash
npm install -g truffle
```
### Step 2: Write Your Smart Contract
Create a new directory for your project and navigate to it:
```bash
mkdir planq-smart-contract
cd planq-smart-contract
```
Initialize a new Truffle project:
```bash
truffle init
```
In the `contracts` directory, create a new Solidity file, e.g., `MyContract.sol`, and write your smart contract code:
```solidity
pragma solidity ^0.8.0;
contract MyContract {
string public message;
constructor(string memory _message) {
message = _message;
}
function setMessage(string memory _message) public {
message = _message;
}
}
```
### Step 3: Configure the Planq Network
In the `truffle-config.js` file, configure the Planq Network settings:
```javascript
module.exports = {
networks: {
planq: {
provider: () => new HDWalletProvider(
'YOUR_MNEMONIC', // Replace with your wallet mnemonic
'https://rpc.planq.network' // Planq Network RPC URL
),
network_id: '*', // Any network ID
gas: 4500000,
gasPrice: 10000000000,
},
},
compilers: {
solc: {
version: "0.8.0",
},
},
};
```
### Step 4: Compile Your Smart Contract
Compile your smart contract using Truffle:
```bash
truffle compile
```
### Step 5: Deploy Your Smart Contract
Create a new migration file in the `migrations` directory, e.g., `2_deploy_contracts.js`, and add the deployment script:
```javascript
const MyContract = artifacts.require("MyContract");
module.exports = function (deployer) {
deployer.deploy(MyContract, "Hello, Planq!");
};
```
Deploy your smart contract to the Planq Network:
```bash
truffle migrate --network planq
```
### Step 6: Interact with Your Smart Contract
Once deployed, you can interact with your smart contract using Truffle console or by creating a front-end application. To use the Truffle console:
```bash
truffle console --network planq
```
Within the console, you can interact with your contract:
```javascript
const instance = await MyContract.deployed();
const message = await instance.message();
console.log(message);
```
### Conclusion
Deploying a smart contract on the Planq Network is a straightforward process if you are familiar with Ethereum development tools like Truffle. By following these steps, you can easily deploy and interact with your smart contracts on the Planq Network. Happy coding!