Step 6: Deploy Your Project to the Eclipse Devnet

Deploying your compiled smart contract to the Eclipse Devnet is a pivotal step, marking the transition from development to live operation. This step involves uploading your program to the blockchain, which assigns it a unique Program ID for interaction.

Prerequisites

• Ensure the Solana CLI is correctly configured for the intended network (e.g., devnet) and your wallet is funded with enough SOL to cover deployment costs.

• Confirm your project has been compiled successfully, producing the .so file in the target/deploy/ directory.

Deployment Process

1. Access Terminal in Visual Studio Code:

   • Open the terminal within VS Code, ensuring you're in the root directory of your project.

2. Execute Deployment Command:

   • Run the following command to deploy your smart contract:

     solana program deploy target/deploy/nft_minter.so

   • This command uploads the nft_minter.so file to the Eclipse Devnet, and the CLI outputs the Program ID upon successful deployment. Note this Program ID for future transactions and interactions with your program.

     

     Example Output

Troubleshooting

• Funding Issues: If you encounter errors related to insufficient funds, consider using the solana airdrop command to acquire ETH for the deployment fee.

• Network Configuration: Confirm you're connected to the appropriate Eclipse network. Use solana config get to verify your current settings.