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Quick Start	Get started with Status Network in under 10 minutes. Learn how to deploy your first smart contract using Remix IDE, get test ETH, and interact with the network.	Status Network tutorial quick start smart contract deployment Remix IDE blockchain development testnet setup MetaMask configuration

Quick Start

In this section, we'll get you deploying a sample contract on Status Network Testnet in less than 10 minutes.

Let's see how to deploy a smart contract on Status Network using the Remix IDE for simplicity.

Get Everything Ready

Before getting started:

1. Add Status Network Testnet to MetaMask:

   Follow the Add Status Network guide for step-by-step instructions on how to add the Status Network testnet to MetaMask.

2. Get Test ETH:

   You'll need both Sepolia ETH and Status Network ETH:

   • First get Sepolia ETH from Sepolia Faucet
   • Then bridge some ETH to Status Network using the Status Bridge
   • Alternatively, get Status Network ETH directly from our Testnet Faucet

We are ready to get started!

Remix & Sample Code

Remix is a no-setup tool for developing smart contracts. It's easy to get started, allowing a simple deployment process, debugging, interacting with smart contracts, and more.

For this tutorial, we will deploy a simple SimpleStorage.sol contract:

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.0;

contract SimpleStorage {
    uint256 number;
    
    function store(uint256 num) public {
        number = num;
    }

    function retrieve() public view returns (uint256) {
        return number;
    }
}

Note: This contract lets you store a number and then read what that number is.

Steps to Deploy

1. Copy the Sample Code:

   • Copy the sample code and paste it into a new file named SimpleStorage.sol in Remix.

2. Compile the Smart Contract:

   • Go to the Solidity Compiler tab (on the left sidebar).
   • Ensure the compiler version is 0.8.0 or higher.
   • Click "Compile SimpleStorage.sol".
   • You can enable "Auto compile" for automatic compilation whenever you change the contract code.

3. Deploy the Smart Contract:

   • Switch to the Deploy & Run Transactions tab.
   • In the "Environment" dropdown menu, select "Injected Provider - MetaMask".
   • MetaMask may prompt you to connect to Remix. Confirm the connection.
   • Ensure that Status Network Testnet is selected in MetaMask.
   • Under "Contract", make sure SimpleStorage is selected.
   • Click "Deploy".
   • MetaMask will pop up, asking you to confirm the transaction. Gas fees will be paid in ETH.
   • Review the transaction details and click "Confirm".
   • Wait for the transaction to be mined.

4. Verify Deployment:

   • Once deployed, copy your contract's address from Remix
   • View it on Status Network Explorer

CONGRATULATIONS! You just deployed your first smart contract on Status Network.

Interact with Your Deployed Smart Contract

1. Access Deployed Contract:

   • In Remix, under the "Deployed Contracts" section, you'll see your deployed SimpleStorage contract.

2. Store a Number:

   • Expand the deployed contract to view its functions.
   • In the "store" function input field, enter a number (e.g., 42).
   • Click "transact".
   • MetaMask will prompt you to confirm the transaction. Gas fees will be paid in ETH.
   • Wait for the transaction to be confirmed.

3. Retrieve the Number:

   • Click on the "retrieve" function.
   • The stored number will display below the button.
   • This is a view function, so no gas fees are required.

Next Steps

• Get Support:
  • Join our Telegram Community for assistance
  • Check our Network Details for more information
  • Learn about bridging tokens to Status Network

Summary

You've successfully:

• Set up your environment to interact with Status Network Testnet
• Obtained testnet ETH through bridging or faucet
• Deployed a smart contract using Remix IDE and MetaMask
• Interacted with your deployed contract by storing and retrieving a number

For more advanced development, check out our guides for deploying with:

• Hardhat
• Foundry