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Quick Guide

Welcome to the Quick Guide for XDC Chain! This document is designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the XDC Network, its technology, and the tools you need to start your journey. Whether you’re new to blockchain or an experienced developer, this guide will help you navigate the key resources and get up to speed with the XDC Network.

Getting Started

The XDC Network is a powerful, enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed to facilitate secure, efficient, and scalable decentralized applications (DApps) and global trade solutions. If you’re just starting your journey with the XDC Network, this section will help you understand the fundamental concepts, terminology, and processes.

Mainnet

The XDC Network’s Mainnet is the live, operational blockchain where actual transactions take place. Understanding the Mainnet is crucial for interacting with the XDC Network in a real-world environment.

Apothem Testnet

The Apothem Testnet is the testing environment for the XDC Network. It’s an ideal place to experiment with your DApps, smart contracts, and other blockchain-based solutions before deploying them on the Mainnet.

  • Testnet Details: Get an in-depth understanding of the Apothem Testnet and how to use it effectively. Testnet Details
  • Explorer: View and track transactions on the Apothem Testnet using the official Testnet explorer. Apothem/Testnet Explorer
  • Stats: Monitor the performance and activity on the Apothem Testnet. Testnet Stats
  • Faucet: Need test XDC tokens? Use the Apothem Testnet faucet to get free tokens for testing. Get Test XDC

XDC Devnet

The XDC Devnet is a development-focused environment that allows developers to test and deploy their projects in a controlled setting. It’s perfect for experimenting with new features, running simulations, and fine-tuning DApps before launching them on the Mainnet or Testnet.

  • Devnet Explorer: Track and analyze transactions, smart contracts, and other activities on the XDC Devnet. Devnet Explorer

Here are some additional tools and resources that will help you interact with the XDC Network more effectively:

XDC Wallets:

To start using XDC, you’ll need a secure wallet—a dedicated app for storing your XDC and interacting with other apps on the XDC Network. Ensuring the safety of your XDC is crucial, so choose from a variety of trusted wallets that offer high security and unique features. Here are some of the top options.

Additional Tools:

  • Remix: An online IDE for writing and deploying smart contracts on the XDC Network.
  • Hardhat: A development environment for Ethereum-compatible blockchains, including XDC.
  • Truffle: A development framework for Ethereum and XDC-compatible blockchains.
  • Brownie: A Python-based development and testing framework for Ethereum and XDC smart contracts.

Community and Support

Join the vibrant community of developers, validators, and users who are actively contributing to the XDC Network’s growth and innovation. Engage with the community, ask questions, and share your knowledge.

  • Dev Forum: Participate in discussions, ask questions, and collaborate with other developers. XDC Dev Forum

  • Discord: Join the official XDC Network Discord channel for real-time support and community interaction. Join Discord

Final Note

It’s unnecessary to review every document to have a working knowledge of the XDC Network. Explore the resources as needed, dive deeper into specific sections that interest you, and don’t hesitate to seek support from the community whenever necessary.

Happy building on the XDC Network!

For more tools and details, you can refer to XDC Chain Network Tools and Documents.

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