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Building dApps on the Wireshape Network​

Building decentralized applications (dApps) on the Wireshape blockchain offers a unique blend of opportunities and challenges, propelled by its architecture and commitment to supply chain transparency and efficiency. Leveraging its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, Wireshape enables developers to utilize a wide array of tools and resources familiar within the Ethereum ecosystem, ensuring a smooth transition for projects and ideas to this new platform.

Development Journey on Wireshape​

The development of dApps on Wireshape follows a structured journey:

  1. Conceptualization: Define the dApp's purpose, audience, and key functionalities. Considering Wireshape's focus on supply chain solutions, think about how your application can leverage blockchain for transparency, efficiency, or traceability.

  2. Development Environment Setup: Utilize the EVM-compatible tools to set up your development environment. Connect to the Floripa Testnet to start building and testing in a network that mirrors the Wireshape mainnet.

  3. Smart Contract Development: Write and deploy smart contracts using Truffle, Hardhat, or Remix. These contracts will govern the logic and operations of your dApp on the Wireshape network.

  4. Frontend Development and Integration: Develop the user interface for your dApp. Integrate it with your smart contracts using Web3.js or Ethers.js to interact with the Wireshape blockchain.

  5. Testing: Thoroughly test your dApp using the Wireshape Faucet and Floripa Testnet. This phase is crucial for identifying and fixing bugs, ensuring security, and optimizing user experience.

  6. Deployment: Once your dApp is tested and ready, deploy it to the Wireshape mainnet. Utilize the community and documentation available for guidance and support throughout this process.

  7. Maintenance and Updates: Post-deployment, continue to maintain and update your dApp based on user feedback and evolving needs. Wireshape’s infrastructure and community support will be valuable resources for ongoing development.

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Currently, the Wireshape ecosystem includes the Wireshape Floripa Testnet, which is publicly available for testing, while the Wireshape mainnet is under development and yet to be launched.

EVM-Compatible Tools for Development​

The EVM compatibility of Wireshape opens up a plethora of tools and frameworks for developers:

  • IDEs: IDEs are software suites that provide comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development. They significantly influence the efficiency of writing, deploying, and debugging decentralized applications (dApps) on platforms like Wireshape.

  • Libraries: The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) stands at the core of decentralized application (dApp) development and smart contract execution on blockchain networks compatible with Ethereum. To facilitate efficient interaction with the EVM, a suite of Application Programming Interface (API) libraries are essential tools for developers, simplifying the complexities of blockchain communication, smart contract deployment, and interaction within the Wireshape ecosystem and beyond.

  • Frameworks: Frameworks dedicated to blockchain and decentralized application (dApp) development equip developers with essential tools for streamlining the creation, testing, and deployment of dApps.

Wireshape Faucet and Floripa Testnet​

To support development and testing, Wireshape provides critical infrastructure such as the Wireshape Faucet and the Floripa Testnet.

Wireshape Faucet: Developers can obtain Testnet WIRE tokens through the Wireshape Faucet, facilitating the testing of dApps and smart contracts without the need to spend real cryptocurrency. This is especially useful for simulating transactions, smart contract interactions, and testing dApp functionalities in a controlled environment.

Wireshape Floripa Testnet: Named Floripa, the Wireshape testnet offers a sandbox environment for developers to deploy and test their applications before moving to the production environment. Floripa allows developers to experience and rectify any potential issues, ensuring a smooth transition to the Wireshape mainnet.