Building Apps on Paxeer Network - Paxeer Network Documentation

Overview

This guide explains the basics of Paxeer Network development. Paxeer Network is EVM equivalent, meaning it runs the same EVM as Ethereum. Therefore, the differences between Paxeer development and Ethereum development are minimal.

Paxeer Network Chain ID: 229

Paxeer Network Endpoints

To access Paxeer Network, you need an RPC endpoint:

https://public-rpc.paxeer.app/rpc

Network Information

Parameter	Value
Network Name	Paxeer Network
Chain ID	229
Currency	PAX
RPC URL	https://public-rpc.paxeer.app/rpc
Block Explorer	https://scan.paxeer.app

Development Workflow

Set Up Your Environment

Choose your development framework:

Hardhat - Most popular, great for testing
Foundry - Fast, Solidity-native testing
Remix - Browser-based, no setup

Configure Network

Add Paxeer Network to your configuration:

Hardhat
Foundry

hardhat.config.js

require("@nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox");
require('dotenv').config();

module.exports = {
  solidity: "0.8.20",
  networks: {
    paxeer: {
      url: "https://public-rpc.paxeer.app/rpc",
      chainId: 229,
      accounts: [process.env.PRIVATE_KEY],
    },
  },
};

foundry.toml

[profile.default]
src = "src"
out = "out"
libs = ["lib"]
solc_version = "0.8.20"

[rpc_endpoints]
paxeer = "https://public-rpc.paxeer.app/rpc"

[etherscan]
paxeer = { key = "${ETHERSCAN_API_KEY}" }

Write Smart Contracts

Write Solidity contracts as you would for Ethereum:

contracts/MyContract.sol

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.20;

contract MyContract {
    uint256 public value;
    
    event ValueChanged(uint256 newValue);
    
    function setValue(uint256 _value) external {
        value = _value;
        emit ValueChanged(_value);
    }
    
    function getValue() external view returns (uint256) {
        return value;
    }
}

Test Locally

Test with your framework’s local network:

# Hardhat
npx hardhat test

# Foundry
forge test

Deploy to Paxeer

Deploy to Paxeer Network:

# Hardhat
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network paxeer

# Foundry
forge create src/MyContract.sol:MyContract \
  --rpc-url https://public-rpc.paxeer.app/rpc \
  --private-key $PRIVATE_KEY

Verify Contract

Verify your contract on PaxeerScan:

# Hardhat
npx hardhat verify --network paxeer DEPLOYED_ADDRESS

# Foundry
forge verify-contract DEPLOYED_ADDRESS \
  src/MyContract.sol:MyContract \
  --chain-id 229 \
  --watch

Development Frameworks

Hardhat

Industry-standard Ethereum development environment with excellent testing framework.

Installation

npm install --save-dev hardhat @nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox
npx hardhat init

Key Features:

Built-in testing with Mocha & Chai
Console.log debugging in Solidity
Mainnet forking
TypeScript support
Plugin ecosystem

Hardhat Documentation

Complete Hardhat guides and reference

Foundry

Blazing fast Ethereum toolkit written in Rust with Solidity-based testing.

Installation

curl -L https://foundry.paradigm.xyz | bash
foundryup

Key Features:

Extremely fast test execution
Solidity-native tests
Fuzzing support
Gas snapshots
Fork testing

Foundry Documentation

The Foundry Book

Remix IDE

Browser-based IDE for quick prototyping and learning. Access: remix.ethereum.org Key Features:

No installation required
Visual debugger
Built-in compiler
Direct MetaMask integration
Plugin support

Interacting with Contracts

Using ethers.js

import { ethers } from 'ethers';

const provider = new ethers.JsonRpcProvider('https://public-rpc.paxeer.app/rpc');
const signer = await provider.getSigner();

// Deploy contract
const MyContract = await ethers.getContractFactory('MyContract');
const contract = await MyContract.deploy();
await contract.waitForDeployment();
console.log('Deployed to:', await contract.getAddress());

// Interact with deployed contract
const contractAddress = '0x...';
const myContract = new ethers.Contract(contractAddress, ABI, signer);

// Read
const value = await myContract.getValue();

// Write
const tx = await myContract.setValue(42);
await tx.wait();

Using wagmi (React)

import { useReadContract, useWriteContract } from 'wagmi';

function MyComponent() {
  // Read contract
  const { data: value } = useReadContract({
    address: '0x...',
    abi: contractABI,
    functionName: 'getValue',
  });

  // Write contract
  const { writeContract } = useWriteContract();

  function setValue(newValue: number) {
    writeContract({
      address: '0x...',
      abi: contractABI,
      functionName: 'setValue',
      args: [newValue],
    });
  }

  return (
    <div>
      <p>Current value: {value?.toString()}</p>
      <button onClick={() => setValue(42)}>Set Value</button>
    </div>
  );
}

Best Practices

Use Provided EVM for Development

Start with your framework’s local network for fastest iteration:

# Hardhat local network
npx hardhat node

# Foundry local network
anvil

Benefits:

Instant mining
Console logging
Easy debugging
Free testing

Test Thoroughly Before Deploying

Follow this testing progression:

Local network - Fast iteration, rich debugging
Testnet - Real network conditions
Mainnet - Production deployment

// Example test
describe("MyContract", function () {
  it("Should set and get value", async function () {
    const MyContract = await ethers.getContractFactory("MyContract");
    const contract = await MyContract.deploy();
    
    await contract.setValue(42);
    expect(await contract.getValue()).to.equal(42);
  });
});

Verify Your Contracts

Always verify contracts on PaxeerScan:Benefits:

Users can read contract source
Direct interaction from explorer
Builds trust
Easier debugging

npx hardhat verify --network paxeer DEPLOYED_ADDRESS [CONSTRUCTOR_ARGS]

Gas Optimization

Optimize contract gas usage:

// Use appropriate data types
uint128 instead of uint256 when possible

// Pack storage variables
struct Packed {
    uint128 a;  // 16 bytes
    uint128 b;  // 16 bytes
}               // = 1 storage slot

// Use events for data storage
emit DataStored(data); // Cheaper than storage

// Cache storage reads
uint256 cached = storageVar; // Read once
// Use cached value multiple times

Error Handling

Implement comprehensive error handling:

try {
  const tx = await contract.setValue(42);
  const receipt = await tx.wait();
  
  if (receipt.status === 0) {
    console.error('Transaction failed');
    // Handle failure
  }
} catch (error) {
  if (error.code === 'ACTION_REJECTED') {
    console.log('User rejected transaction');
  } else if (error.code === 'INSUFFICIENT_FUNDS') {
    console.log('Insufficient balance');
  } else {
    console.error('Transaction error:', error);
  }
}

Differences from Ethereum

While Paxeer Network is EVM equivalent, there are a few minor differences:

Block Time

Ethereum: ~12 seconds
Paxeer Network: ~2 seconds

Impact: Faster confirmations, more frequent events

Gas Costs

Ethereum: High (varies widely)
Paxeer Network: Very low (99%+ cheaper)

Impact: More economical to run complex operations

Opcodes

All standard EVM opcodes are supported. Paxeer Network is fully EVM equivalent.

Contract Examples

Simple Storage

SimpleStorage.sol

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.20;

contract SimpleStorage {
    mapping(address => uint256) private values;
    
    event ValueStored(address indexed user, uint256 value);
    
    function store(uint256 value) external {
        values[msg.sender] = value;
        emit ValueStored(msg.sender, value);
    }
    
    function retrieve() external view returns (uint256) {
        return values[msg.sender];
    }
}

ERC-20 Token

MyToken.sol

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.20;

import "@openzeppelin/contracts/token/ERC20/ERC20.sol";
import "@openzeppelin/contracts/access/Ownable.sol";

contract MyToken is ERC20, Ownable {
    constructor() ERC20("MyToken", "MTK") Ownable(msg.sender) {
        _mint(msg.sender, 1000000 * 10 ** decimals());
    }
    
    function mint(address to, uint256 amount) external onlyOwner {
        _mint(to, amount);
    }
}

NFT Contract

MyNFT.sol

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.20;

import "@openzeppelin/contracts/token/ERC721/ERC721.sol";
import "@openzeppelin/contracts/access/Ownable.sol";

contract MyNFT is ERC721, Ownable {
    uint256 private _tokenIdCounter;
    
    constructor() ERC721("MyNFT", "MNFT") Ownable(msg.sender) {}
    
    function mint(address to) external onlyOwner {
        uint256 tokenId = _tokenIdCounter++;
        _safeMint(to, tokenId);
    }
}

Development Tools

Hardhat

Foundry

Fast, modern Ethereum toolkit

Remix

Browser-based Solidity IDE

OpenZeppelin

Secure contract libraries

Frontend Integration

Next.js + wagmi Template

app/page.tsx

'use client'

import { useAccount, useConnect, useReadContract } from 'wagmi'

export default function Home() {
  const { address, isConnected } = useAccount()
  const { connect, connectors } = useConnect()

  const { data: value } = useReadContract({
    address: '0xYourContractAddress',
    abi: contractABI,
    functionName: 'getValue',
  })

  if (!isConnected) {
    return (
      <div>
        {connectors.map((connector) => (
          <button
            key={connector.id}
            onClick={() => connect({ connector })}
          >
            Connect {connector.name}
          </button>
        ))}
      </div>
    )
  }

  return (
    <div>
      <p>Connected: {address}</p>
      <p>Contract Value: {value?.toString()}</p>
    </div>
  )
}

Testing Strategies

Unit Tests
Integration Tests
Mainnet Fork

Test individual contract functions:

test/MyContract.test.js

const { expect } = require("chai");
const { ethers } = require("hardhat");

describe("MyContract", function () {
  let contract;
  let owner;

  beforeEach(async function () {
    [owner] = await ethers.getSigners();
    const MyContract = await ethers.getContractFactory("MyContract");
    contract = await MyContract.deploy();
  });

  it("Should set and get value", async function () {
    await contract.setValue(42);
    expect(await contract.getValue()).to.equal(42);
  });

  it("Should emit event", async function () {
    await expect(contract.setValue(42))
      .to.emit(contract, "ValueChanged")
      .withArgs(42);
  });
});

Test interactions between contracts:

describe("Token Integration", function () {
  let token, vault;

  beforeEach(async function () {
    // Deploy contracts
    const Token = await ethers.getContractFactory("MyToken");
    token = await Token.deploy();
    
    const Vault = await ethers.getContractFactory("Vault");
    vault = await Vault.deploy(await token.getAddress());
  });

  it("Should deposit tokens to vault", async function () {
    const amount = ethers.parseEther("100");
    
    // Approve
    await token.approve(await vault.getAddress(), amount);
    
    // Deposit
    await vault.deposit(amount);
    
    // Verify
    expect(await vault.balances(owner.address)).to.equal(amount);
  });
});

Test against real deployed contracts:

hardhat.config.js

networks: {
  hardhat: {
    forking: {
      url: "https://public-rpc.paxeer.app/rpc",
      blockNumber: 1000000, // Optional: pin to specific block
    },
  },
}

// Test against real contracts
describe("Mainnet Fork Tests", function () {
  it("Should interact with deployed PaxDex", async function () {
    const vault = await ethers.getContractAt(
      "PaxDexVault",
      "0x49B0f9a0554da1A7243A9C8ac5B45245A66D90ff"
    );
    
    // Test interaction
    const price = await vault.getPrice(tokenAddress);
    console.log("Token price:", price);
  });
});

Security Considerations

Security Checklist:

Use latest Solidity version (0.8.20+)
Import from OpenZeppelin for standards
Implement access control
Validate all inputs
Use SafeMath (built-in 0.8+)
Check for reentrancy vulnerabilities
Test edge cases
Get professional audit for high-value contracts

Common Vulnerabilities

Reentrancy

Use checks-effects-interactions pattern:

function withdraw(uint256 amount) external {
    // Checks
    require(balances[msg.sender] >= amount, "Insufficient balance");
    
    // Effects
    balances[msg.sender] -= amount;
    
    // Interactions
    (bool success, ) = msg.sender.call{value: amount}("");
    require(success, "Transfer failed");
}

Or use OpenZeppelin’s ReentrancyGuard:

import "@openzeppelin/contracts/security/ReentrancyGuard.sol";

contract Safe is ReentrancyGuard {
    function withdraw() external nonReentrant {
        // Protected from reentrancy
    }
}

Integer Overflow

Solidity 0.8+ has built-in overflow protection:

// Automatically safe in 0.8+
uint256 a = 100;
uint256 b = 200;
uint256 c = a + b; // Can't overflow

For unchecked operations:

unchecked {
    // Only use when you're certain it's safe
    counter++;
}

Access Control

Properly restrict sensitive functions:

import "@openzeppelin/contracts/access/Ownable.sol";

contract MyContract is Ownable {
    constructor() Ownable(msg.sender) {}
    
    function adminFunction() external onlyOwner {
        // Only owner can call
    }
}

Resources & Tools

Block Explorer

Verify contracts and track transactions

Faucet

Get test PAX tokens

Gas Tracker

Monitor current gas prices

Example Projects

Starter Kit

Complete dApp starter template

Token Example

ERC-20 token implementation

NFT Example

ERC-721 NFT implementation

DeFi Example

DeFi protocol integration

Next Steps

Testing Apps

Learn testing best practices

Transaction Guides

Master transaction handling

Examples

View complete code examples

Tools

Explore development tools

Getting Started

Guides

Core Documentation

Code Examples

​Overview

​Paxeer Network Endpoints

​Network Information

​Development Workflow

​Development Frameworks

​Hardhat

Hardhat Documentation

​Foundry

Foundry Documentation

​Remix IDE

​Interacting with Contracts

​Using ethers.js

​Using wagmi (React)

​Best Practices

​Differences from Ethereum

​Contract Examples

​Simple Storage

​ERC-20 Token

​NFT Contract

​Development Tools

Hardhat

Foundry

Remix

OpenZeppelin

​Frontend Integration

​Next.js + wagmi Template

​Testing Strategies

​Security Considerations

​Common Vulnerabilities

​Resources & Tools

Block Explorer

Faucet

Gas Tracker

​Example Projects

Starter Kit

Token Example

NFT Example

DeFi Example

​Next Steps

Testing Apps

Transaction Guides

Examples

Tools

Overview

Paxeer Network Endpoints

Network Information

Development Workflow

Development Frameworks

Hardhat

Foundry

Remix IDE

Interacting with Contracts

Using ethers.js

Using wagmi (React)

Best Practices

Differences from Ethereum

Contract Examples

Simple Storage

ERC-20 Token

NFT Contract

Development Tools

Frontend Integration

Next.js + wagmi Template

Testing Strategies

Security Considerations

Common Vulnerabilities

Resources & Tools

Example Projects

Next Steps