Deploy Smart Contract on Rome EVM

This guide will walk you through the steps to deploy and verify a smart contract on the Rome EVM network.

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

Clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/adanothe/evm-deploy.git
cd evm-deploy

2. Install Dependencies

Install the required dependencies for the project:

npm install

3. Set Up the .env File

Create a .env file in the root of the project and add your private key:

PRIVATE_KEY="your-private-key"

Note: Replace "your-private-key" with your actual private key. This key will be used to sign transactions during deployment.

4. Create the Smart Contract

1. Navigate to the contracts/ folder in your project directory.
2. Create a new .sol file for your smart contract.
3. Paste your contract code or use OpenZeppelin Contracts Wizard to generate secure contract templates.

Compiler Version:
Ensure that your Solidity contract is compiled with a version greater than or equal to 0.8.26 and less than 0.9.0. The Hardhat configuration for the project is already set up to use Solidity version 0.8.26.

5. Compile the Smart Contract

To compile your smart contract, run the following command:

npm run compile

This will compile the Solidity contract code into artifacts used for deployment.

6. Deploy the Smart Contract

Once your contract is compiled, you can deploy it to the Rome EVM network using the following command:

npm run deploy

This command will deploy the smart contract using the private key stored in your .env file.

7. Verify Your Contract (Optional)

If you would like to verify your contract on a block explorer after deployment, you can use the verify command:

npm run verify <CONTRACT_ADDRESS>

Note: Replace <CONTRACT_ADDRESS> with the your contract address.

8. Clean Previous Artifacts (Optional)

If you're deploying a new contract and want to clean up previous artifacts, you can run:

npm run clean

This will delete the existing compiled contract artifacts, ensuring a fresh deployment.

Network Information

• EVM RPC Endpoint: https://rome.testnet.romeprotocol.xyz
• Chain ID: 200002
• EVM Block Explorer: https://rome.testnet.romeprotocol.xyz:1000

Additional Resources

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any issues during the deployment or verification process, check the following:

• Ensure your private key is correct and has enough funds for gas fees.
• Double-check that your network configuration in Hardhat is set to the correct Rome EVM endpoint.

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