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Write Go smart contracts in your Cosmos SDK chain with Ignite

Write Go smart contracts in your Cosmos SDK chain with Ignite

In this tutorial, you will learn how to add GnoVM (Gno Virtual Machine) support to your Cosmos SDK blockchain using Ignite CLI. Ignite has developed a Cosmos SDK module that integrates with the GnoVM and created an Ignite App to simplify its usage. Today, as of October 2025, this Cosmos

Integrate the EVM in a Cosmos SDK chain with Ignite

Integrate the EVM in a Cosmos SDK chain with Ignite

In this tutorial, you will learn how to add EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) support to your Cosmos SDK blockchain using Ignite CLI. Ignite CLI offers a variety of Ignite Apps that simplify development. One of them is the Ignite EVM App, which streamlines the integration of Ethereum compatibility into your

Build POA Entreprise Blockchains With Ignite

Build POA Entreprise Blockchains With Ignite

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to wire a Proof of Authority (POA) module for your blockchain using the Ignite CLI. POA is a consensus mechanism designed for private and enterprise blockchains, where only pre-approved validators are allowed to produce blocks. This makes it ideal for organizations

Tutorial: Build a Vote Module

Tutorial: Build a Vote Module

Create a vote functionality with Ignite In this tutorial we will build a module that supports Polls to vote on. You will learn how to * Create a simple blockchain poll application * Add logic to require funds to execute the create poll transaction * Modify a message Requirements This tutorial requires Ignite

Tutorial: The Scavenge Hunt Blockchain

Tutorial: The Scavenge Hunt Blockchain

Background This tutorial was first presented as a workshop at GODays 2020 Berlin by Billy Rennekamp and later adopted to Ignite and edited for scale by Tobias Schwarz. To view slides from this workshop please see here. The goal of this session is to get you thinking about what is

Storage and Fees with the Cosmos SDK and Ignite CLI

Storage and Fees with the Cosmos SDK and Ignite CLI

How transactions are handled or stored on a Cosmos SDK blockchain has the biggest impact on the size of your blockchain. Blockchain bloat, spam, transaction validation and data availability are important points for any blockchain. In this tutorial you will be learning how to mitigate spam or address blockchain bloat.

Spotlight: Denoms

Spotlight: Denoms

Understanding Denoms in Cosmos SDK and Ignite What is a Denom? Denom stands for denomination and represents the name of a token within the Cosmos SDK and Ignite. In the Cosmos ecosystem, denoms play a crucial role in identifying and managing tokens. In Ignite, the configuration of your blockchain, including

Commands with Cosmos SDK blockchain built with Ignite

Commands with Cosmos SDK blockchain built with Ignite

Commands for your Blockchain After scaffolding a Cosmos SDK blockchain using Ignite CLI, you gain access to a comprehensive command suite. These commands help you initialize, configure, manage, and interact with your blockchain network. Below is an overview of each command’s purpose and a brief guide on how to

Deploy your Blockchain with Ignite Spaceship

Deploy your Blockchain with Ignite Spaceship

Ignite Spaceship is tool that helps you deploy your blockchain with SSH. It extends the Ignite CLI functionality, making it easier to set up and manage your Cosmos SDK blockchain on remote servers. Prerequisites Before we begin, make sure you have the following: * Ignite CLI: Version v28.4.0 or

Build Your Interchain Security Consumer Chain

Build Your Interchain Security Consumer Chain

This tutorial will cover how to create a new ICS consumer chain using Ignite CLI. In the chapters afterwards, you can learn how to create your own provider chain and connect both to create your own full development environment. Requirements Before proceeding, ensure you meet the following requirements: * Go: Make

Build Your First Ignite App

Build Your First Ignite App

Scaffold your App with Ignite CLI Ignite Apps let you and other developers benefit from extending the Ignite CLI feature set. You’ve probably already used commands like ignite scaffold or ignite chain serve but are looking for new ways to interact with your blockchain or extend scaffolding features? In

Tutorial: Governance Module - Creating and Managing Proposals

Tutorial: Governance Module - Creating and Managing Proposals

In this tutorial, we will walk through the process of creating and managing proposals using the Governance module in a Cosmos SDK-based blockchain. Governance is a critical feature for decentralised networks, allowing stakeholders to make decisions collectively. Prerequisites Before we begin, ensure you have the following: 1. Ignite CLI

Guide to use the Migration tool. From one Ignite/CosmosSDK version to any other.

Guide to use the Migration tool. From one Ignite/CosmosSDK version to any other.

Welcome to this tutorial on using the gen-mig-diffs tool, a resource for Ignite developers aiming to track and manage changes in scaffolded chains between different versions of Ignite CLI. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using the tool, as well as offer

Spotlight: Ignite/Cosmos Chain Version Control

Spotlight: Ignite/Cosmos Chain Version Control

To effectively release and version your Ignite created Cosmos SDK chain software, ensuring the binary properly displays the version and users can easily fetch it from GitHub, you'll want to follow best practices around versioning and using tools like Ignite CLI. Here’s a streamlined process to achieve

DeFi: Create a Loan Module

DeFi: Create a Loan Module

Introduction Decentralized finance (DeFi) is a rapidly growing sector that is transforming the way we think about financial instruments and provides an array of inventive financial products and services. These include lending, borrowing, spot trading, margin trading, and flash loans, all of which are available to anyone possessing an internet

Bootstrap your Rollkit Sovereign Rollup Cosmos blockchain

Bootstrap your Rollkit Sovereign Rollup Cosmos blockchain

Use the new @ignite rollkit app to bootstrap your @RollkitDev sovereign rollup with two commands pic.twitter.com/L7lE9yrbTF — Julien Robert (@_julienrbrt) June 5, 2024 Step 1: Install Ignite Version 28.4.0 Begin by installing the required version of Ignite. https://docs.ignite.com/welcome/install Follow these steps

Getting Started with Ignite CLI

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Getting Started with Ignite CLI

Welcome to the exciting world of blockchain development with Ignite CLI. In this introductory guide, we'll focus on two powerful commands that will set you on the path to creating your very own application-specific blockchain: ignite scaffold chain example and ignite chain serve. These CLI commands are

Spotlight: Consensus Mechanisms

Spotlight: Consensus Mechanisms

Consensus Mechanisms in Cosmos and Blockchain Development In the realm of blockchain technology, consensus mechanisms play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and security of the distributed ledger. These mechanisms govern how nodes on a blockchain reach agreement on the state of the network, preventing double-spending and ensuring

A client in the Go programming language

A client in the Go programming language

In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a standalone Go program that serves as a client for a blockchain. We will use the Ignite CLI to set up a standard blockchain. To communicate with the blockchain, we will utilize the cosmosclient package, which provides an easy-to-

Decentralized Identity Verification

Decentralized Identity Verification

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a module for decentralized identity verification. This module will enable users to register and manage their digital identities on the blockchain, ensuring security and privacy. Prerequisites * Go programming language knowledge. * Installed Ignite CLI v29.0.0. Tutorial Steps Step 1:

How to Create CW20 on an Ignite chain

How to Create CW20 on an Ignite chain

This tutorial guides you through the process of creating, compiling, uploading, and transacting a CW20 token named "utitan" (ticker: TITAN) with 6 decimal places, using the Ignite CLI and the Wasm app. Prerequisites 1. Ensure Ignite v28.3.0 or later is installed. ignite version Ignite v29.0.

Best Practices: Write Unit Tests

Best Practices: Write Unit Tests

Introduction Writing unit tests is a fundamental aspect of blockchain development, ensuring that each component of your application functions correctly. This chapter provides a practical guide on how to write unit tests, focusing on best practices and methodologies to enhance the reliability and maintainability of your blockchain application. Step 1:

Best Practices: Writing Effective Unit Tests in Blockchain Development

Best Practices: Writing Effective Unit Tests in Blockchain Development

Introduction Unit testing is a vital part of blockchain development, ensuring that individual components of your application work as expected. Ignite CLI, with its integration into the Cosmos SDK ecosystem, offers a streamlined approach to writing and managing unit tests. This chapter will guide you through best practices for leveraging

How to Create the Tokenfactory Module

How to Create the Tokenfactory Module

Token Factory Introduction to Building a Token Factory Module with Ignite CLI In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of building a token factory module using the Ignite CLI. This module is a powerful tool for creating native denominations (denoms) on your blockchain, providing you with the

Build a Blog on a Blockchain with Ignite CLI

Build a Blog on a Blockchain with Ignite CLI

Introduction This tutorial guides you through creating a blog application as a Cosmos SDK blockchain using Ignite CLI. You'll learn to set up types, messages, queries, and write logic for creating, reading, updating, and deleting blog posts. This tutorial was last tested with Ignite CLI v29.0.0.