Getting Started with Tangle Network
Networks in the Tangle Ecosystem
Before you dive into development, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the different networks within the Tangle ecosystem.
Tangle Network
Launching April 10, 2024| Network Type | Mainnet |
|---|---|
| Native Asset Symbol | TNT |
| Native Asset Decimals | 18 |
| Chain ID | 5845 |
| Public RPC URL | https://rpc.tangle.tools |
| Public WSS URL | wss://rpc.tangle.tools |
| Interfaces & Explorers | BlockScout |
| PolkadotJS |
Types for Chain Integration
To find the latest types for Tangle Network, visit the lookup.tsx file in our Github repo. (opens in a new tab) It automatically produces a full file of the types for the network on changes.
Block Explorers
We will offer two types of block explorers to accommodate the Ethereum API and Substrate API. Transactions based on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) can be accessed through the Ethereum API. Conversely, the Substrate API is your go-to for native Substrate operations such as governance and staking. While the Substrate API does provide some details about EVM-based transactions, the information it presents is somewhat limited.
| Block Explorer | Type | URL |
|---|---|---|
| BlockScout | EVM | link (opens in a new tab) |
| PolkadotJS | Substrate | link (opens in a new tab) |
Funding Your Accounts
Before starting development on our Testnets, fund your account with tTNT tokens, strictly intended for testing purposes and devoid of real-world value. You can obtain this on our Discord server Faucet channel (opens in a new tab)
Development Tools
As an Ethereum-compatible, Substrate-based chain, Tangle Network allows for the use of both Substrate and Ethereum tools.
| Network | Tool | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Substrate Python Inteface (opens in a new tab) | Library |
| Substrate | Polkadot JS API (opens in a new tab) | Library |
| EVM | Web3JS (opens in a new tab) | Library |
| EVM | EthersJS (opens in a new tab) | Library |
| EVM | Hardhat (opens in a new tab) | Dev Environment |
Participating in the Tangle Network
Joining the Tangle Network community is easy. You can run a node, develop a Dapp, or contribute to our open-source codebase. For more information, visit our Node Operation Guide, and Contribution Guide.
Looking Ahead: Mainnet Launches
Our official Mainnet launch date is set for April 10, 2024.