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How to Deploy a Smart Contract: Local Testing to Mainnet

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2025-06-13
How to Deploy a Smart Contract: Local Testing to Mainnet

Deploy a smart contract in 2025: step-by-step guide covering Foundry, Hardhat, Sepolia testnet, and mainnet verification. Audit your config before going live.

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