CodeNut Devnet

Learn about CodeNut's dedicated development chain for seamless smart contract development and testing

CodeNut Devnet is a specialized development blockchain designed to streamline smart contract development and testing. It provides a frictionless development experience with zero setup required and automatic contract deployment.

What is CodeNut Devnet?

CodeNut Devnet is a hosted development blockchain that serves as your primary testing environment. Here's what makes it special:

🌐 Ethereum Mainnet Fork

Real-world Data: Fork of Ethereum mainnet as of August 2024
Familiar Environment: Contains all common smart contracts and tokens from Ethereum
Realistic Testing: Test against actual DeFi protocols, NFT collections, and other mainnet contracts

⚡ Zero Setup Required

Default Network: Automatically used for all development work
No Configuration: No network setup, RPC configuration, or wallet connections needed
Instant Access: Start building immediately without any preliminary steps

🤖 Automatic Deployment

AI-Powered: Smart contracts generated by AI are automatically compiled and deployed
No Signing Required: No wallet signatures or user interaction needed during development
Instant Deployment: Contracts are deployed immediately as they're created

How CodeNut Devnet Works

Automatic Contract Deployment

When you ask the AI to create smart contracts, here's what happens automatically:

Contract Generation: AI writes your smart contract code
Auto Compilation: Contract is compiled automatically with optimized settings
Instant Deployment: Contract deploys to devnet without user interaction
Address Display: Contract address and network info appear in the chat
Metadata Storage: Deployment info is saved to contracts/metadata.json

Contract Information Display

After deployment, you'll see:

Contract address on devnet
Network information and chain ID
Transaction hash for the deployment
ABI and other contract details

Metadata Management

All deployment information is automatically stored in your project:

// contracts/metadata.json
{
  "devnet": {
    "MyContract": {
      "address": "0x1234...",
      "deploymentTx": "0xabcd...",
      "abi": [...],
      "deployedAt": "2024-08-15T10:30:00Z"
    }
  }
}

Getting Assets on Devnet

Built-in Devnet Faucet

CodeNut Devnet includes an integrated faucet for all your testing needs:

How to Access the Faucet

Location: Upper right corner of the preview UI
Easy Access: Click the faucet button when testing your DApp
No External Sites: Everything happens within CodeNut

Available Assets

Claim any assets you need for testing:

ETH: For gas fees and transactions
USDT: Tether stablecoin for DeFi testing
USDC: USD Coin for financial applications
Common Tokens: Any popular ERC-20 tokens from Ethereum mainnet
Custom Tokens: Tokens specific to your DApp testing needs

How to Claim Assets

Open the DevNet Faucet dialog
Select one of the tokens
For custom token, you need to provide the token address
Provide the amount to claim, there will be some daily upper limit for the amount depending on the type of the token.

Development Workflow with CodeNut Devnet

1. Development Phase (Devnet)

All development work happens automatically on devnet:

"Create an NFT marketplace smart contract"
"Build a DeFi staking protocol"
"Make a DAO governance system"

What happens automatically:

Smart contract is written by AI
Contract compiles automatically
Deploys instantly to devnet
Contract address displayed in chat
Frontend connects to devnet contract
Test with unlimited devnet assets

2. Testing Phase (Devnet)

Test your DApp thoroughly on devnet by interacting with the dApp and smart contract.

Testing Benefits:

Instant Transactions: No waiting for block confirmations
Free Assets: Claim unlimited tokens for testing
Real Mainnet Data: Test against actual Ethereum protocols
Risk-Free: No real money involved

3. Production Deployment (Mainnet)

When ready, deploy to production using the publish dialog.

Deployment Process:

Choose your target mainnet (ETH, BSC, Arbitrum, etc.)
Review gas estimation before deployment
Sign transaction with your wallet
Pay gas fees for deployment
Contract deploys to selected mainnet
Published DApp uses mainnet addresses

Preview vs Published DApp

Preview Mode (Uses Devnet)

When you're developing and testing:

Preview URL: Your DApp preview always uses devnet contracts
Fast Testing: Instant transactions and free assets
Safe Environment: No real money, unlimited experimentation
Devnet Contracts: All interactions use devnet-deployed contracts

Published DApp (Uses Mainnet)

When you publish your DApp:

Production Ready: Published DApp uses mainnet contracts
Real Transactions: Users interact with real blockchain
Custom Domain: Available on your .codenut.xyz subdomain or custom domain
Mainnet Addresses: Automatically switches to mainnet contract addresses

Dual Environment Benefits

Seamless Development: Build and test without any blockchain complexity
Easy Deployment: One command moves from devnet to mainnet
Safe Testing: Always test on devnet before mainnet deployment
Cost Effective: No gas fees during development phase

Devnet vs Traditional Testnets

CodeNut Devnet Advantages

Compared to traditional testnets like Sepolia or Mumbai:

Zero Friction Development

No Setup: Works immediately without any configuration
No Faucets: Built-in assets, no external faucet websites
No Wallet Signing: Automatic deployment without user interaction
No Gas Fees: All development operations are free

Better Development Experience

Instant Deployment: Contracts deploy immediately
Real Data: Fork of actual Ethereum mainnet with real protocols
Unlimited Assets: Get any amount of any token for testing
Always Available: No network downtime or congestion

Streamlined Workflow

Automatic: Everything happens without user intervention
Integrated: Faucet and deployment built into the interface
Persistent: Your contracts stay deployed for extended testing
Metadata Tracking: All deployment info automatically saved

Best Practices with CodeNut Devnet

Development Best Practices

1. Thorough Devnet Testing

Test All Features: Ensure every function works on devnet first
Edge Case Testing: Try extreme values and error conditions
User Flow Testing: Test complete user journeys on devnet
Integration Testing: Test how contracts interact with each other

2. Asset Management

Claim What You Need: Use the faucet to get appropriate test tokens
Test Different Scenarios: Try with various token amounts
Simulate Real Conditions: Test with realistic token quantities

3. Pre-Deployment Checklist

Security Review: Have your contracts reviewed for vulnerabilities
Gas Optimization: Ensure contracts are gas-efficient
Documentation: Document all contract functions and features
Final Testing: Do comprehensive testing before mainnet deployment

Ready to Build?

CodeNut Devnet removes all the complexity from blockchain development. No configuration, no setup, no hassle - just describe what you want to build and start testing immediately.

Try creating your first smart contract and experience the future of Web3 development!

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