Deploying Intelligent Contracts

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about deploying your Intelligent Contracts on GenLayer. From local development to testnet deployment, learn how to use different methods and networks effectively.

Quick Start

Get started quickly with these essential deployment options:

CLI Deployment Deploy Scripts Network Configuration

Deployment Approaches

GenLayer offers two primary deployment methods:

CLI Direct Deployment

Perfect for quick deployments and simple contracts. Deploy with a single command:

genlayer deploy --contract contracts/my_contract.py --args "Hello World" 42

Learn more about CLI Deployment →

Deploy Scripts

Ideal for complex workflows, multi-contract deployments, and testnet environments:

export default async function main(client: GenLayerClient<any>) {
  // Deploy and configure multiple contracts
  const mainContract = await deployContract(client, "contracts/main.py", []);
  const helperContract = await deployContract(client, "contracts/helper.py", [mainContract]);
  
  await configureContracts(client, mainContract, helperContract);
}

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Networks Overview

Deploy to different networks based on your development stage:

Network	Purpose	When to Use
Localnet	Local development	Development, debugging, initial testing
Studionet	Hosted development	Team collaboration, quick prototyping
TestnetAsimov	Pre-production testing	Final validation (requires faucet tokens)

Explore Network Configuration →

Development Workflow

Follow this recommended progression:

Develop locally on localnet with full control
Test collaboratively on studionet with your team
Validate thoroughly on testnetAsimov in a production-like environment

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Start with CLI deployment for simple contracts, then graduate to deploy scripts as your projects become more complex.

What's Next?

After deploying your contracts:

Test Contract Functions: Use genlayer call and genlayer write to interact with deployed contracts
Monitor Transactions: Check transaction receipts with genlayer receipt <txId>
Build Frontend: Integrate with your deployed contracts using GenLayerJS (opens in a new tab)
Debug Issues: Use the Debugging Guide if you encounter problems

Ready to start deploying? Choose your preferred method and dive into the detailed guides!

Debugging Deployment Methods