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1. setting up environment

You can choose to either set up a local testnet or connect to an existing network. For easy testing, the Terp Network 90u testnet is available for deploying and running your contracts.

To set up a local testnet, see Running a Local Testnet. For details on the available Terp Network networks, see the Networks page.

The 90u-4 testnet utilizes the thiolx native tokens, which is required for paying transaction fees. To obtain these free testnet tokens, see the Requesting Testnet Tokens page.

Install prerequisites

We have put together an Installation guide to help you set up all the necessary software tooling for developing CosmWasm smart contracts on the Terp Network.

You can access the Terp networks through the following methods:

  • Install terpd and interact with the network via the CLI. For an overview of terpd, see Terpd CLI.

Set up your IDE

A reliable IDE is essential for developing smart contracts using Rust. Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is a highly popular IDE for software development. For more information on setting up VSCode for CosmWasm development, see the Basic Workspace Environment guide.

Set up wallets

To execute transactions using terpd, you need to set up an Terp account. The Project Setup guide will walk you through creating an account.