Quick Start Guide
1. Set Up Your Wallet
Install MetaMask or Core Wallet and connect to Avalanche Fuji Testnet.
2. Get Testnet AVAX
Use the Avalanche Faucet to get testnet AVAX for deploying and testing contracts.
3. Choose Your Framework
Use Hardhat or Foundry to create a new Solidity/EVM project configured for Avalanche.
4. Deploy Smart Contracts
Write your Solidity contracts, compile, and deploy to Avalanche using your chosen framework.
Getting Started
Builder Hub
Central hub for all Avalanche building resources and guides.
Build DApps with Solidity
Complete Solidity course with hands-on Avalanche deployment.
Avalanche Academy
Comprehensive courses on Avalanche development and blockchain concepts.
Remix IDE
Web-based IDE for Solidity smart contract development.
Articles & Tutorials
Building Rock Paper Scissors
Build a trustless Rock Paper Scissors game with Solidity on Avalanche.
ICM & ICTT Guide
Learn Inter-Chain Messaging and Token Transfer for cross-chain communication.
Privacy with eERC20
Build privacy-preserving tokens with on-chain transparency.
How Codebase Works
Learn how Avalanche Codebase is fueling the next generation of builders.
Learning Materials
Cyfrin Web3 Courses
Comprehensive Web3 development courses covering smart contracts and blockchain fundamentals.
QuickNode DeFi Development
Learn DeFi development with practical Ethereum examples and best practices.
Zokyo Smart Contract Security
Security auditing tutorials for smart contract development and vulnerability prevention.
Alchemy University
Complete blockchain development curriculum with hands-on projects.
Thirdweb Courses
Modern Web3 development courses with real-world project examples.
Solidity by Example
Learn Solidity with simple, practical examples and code snippets.
Use Web3
Curated learning resources for Web3 development and blockchain technology.
OpenZeppelin Ethernaut
Interactive smart contract security challenges to learn by solving puzzles.
Essential Developer Tools
Avalanche Docs
Official Avalanche documentation for developers.
Hardhat
Popular EVM development environment with Avalanche support.
Foundry
Fast, portable toolkit for Ethereum application development.
Avalanche Faucet
Get testnet AVAX for development and testing.
Snowtrace Explorer
Block explorer for Avalanche C-Chain transactions.
AvaCloud
Launch and manage your own Avalanche blockchain.
Query the Ecosystem Map with AI (MCP)
Cascade exposes an MCP server, so AI assistants like Claude can search the ecosystem map directly. Connect it once, then ask things like "which beginner-friendly wallets are on Avalanche?" — no API integration needed.
# Claude Code
claude mcp add avalanche-cascade --transport http https://cascade.team1.network/api/mcp
# Or add it in claude.ai / Cursor / any MCP client as a custom connector:
https://cascade.team1.network/api/mcpAvailable tools: search_projects (filter by text, category, label, level), get_project (full project details) and list_filters (all categories and labels). Read-only, public data, no authentication required.
Sample Hardhat Configuration
// hardhat.config.js
require("@nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox");
module.exports = {
solidity: {
version: "0.8.19",
settings: {
optimizer: {
enabled: true,
runs: 200
}
}
},
networks: {
fuji: {
url: "https://api.avax-test.network/ext/bc/C/rpc",
accounts: [process.env.PRIVATE_KEY],
chainId: 43113
},
avalanche: {
url: "https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc",
accounts: [process.env.PRIVATE_KEY],
chainId: 43114
}
},
etherscan: {
apiKey: {
avalanche: process.env.SNOWTRACE_API_KEY,
avalancheFujiTestnet: process.env.SNOWTRACE_API_KEY
}
}
};Community & Support
Join the Community
Connect with other developers and get real-time help from the Avalanche community.
Developer Resources
Essential tools and documentation for building on Avalanche.