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# How to deploy?

          **ICB Network** is fully compatible with the **Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)**, meaning smart contracts written in Solidity can run on **ICB Network** just as they do on Ethereum, without requiring major changes.

          To deploy a smart contract on the **ICB Network**, you send a transaction containing the contract’s compiled bytecode without specifying a recipient address. This process consumes **ICBX tokens** as gas fees, which are required for deploying and interacting with contracts on the network.

          For development and testing purposes, you can request testnet **ICBX** tokens from the official faucet on the **ICB Testnet.**

          Once deployed, the smart contract becomes accessible to all users of the **ICB Network**. Just like user accounts, smart contracts are assigned a unique ICB Network address, allowing anyone to interact with them through standard transaction calls or web3 interfaces.

## Requirements for Deployment

* **Compiled Bytecode**: The output of your Solidity contract compilation (`.bin` or `.json`), typically generated using tools like Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, or Remix.
* **ICBX Tokens**: A small amount of **ICBX** (the native token) is required to cover gas fees for deployment and interaction.
* **Deployment Script or Tool**: Use a deployment framework such as **Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle**, or **thirdweb** to automate and manage the deployment process.
* **Access to an ICB Node**:
  * Run your own ICB Network node locally or in the cloud, or
  * Use public [RPC access](https://chainlist.org/?search=icb\&testnets=true) (e.g., [`https://rpc1-mainnet.icbnetwork.info`](https://rpc1-mainnet.icbnetwork.info) or testnet endpoints).
* **(Optional but Recommended) Verified Source Code**: For transparency and trust, consider verifying your contract on the [**ICBScan**](https://icbscan.io/) block explorer.