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