Devnet

This guide explains how to run the Devnet network for testing purposes.

Overview

Devnet is a custom Cardano test network powered by Dolos. It allows you to define initial wallet funds, execute transactions, etc. To set up the environment, you must run tx3up. It launches Dolos using custom genesis files for the Devnet network.

Usage

Before running Devnet, use trix init to initialize a tx3 project. This will generate a default Devnet configuration in the trix.toml file, including default wallets.
After initializing the project, run trix devnet to start the Devnet.

trix devnet

Note: The password for each Devnet wallet is the same as the wallet name defined in trix.toml (e.g., if the name is bob, the password is bob).

Common Workflows

Here are some common workflows you might follow when you are running devnet:

1. Initialize a New Project:

   trix init

   This will create a trix.toml file with a default Devnet configuration and wallets.

2. Start the Devnet:

   trix devnet

   This launches a local Cardano test network powered by Dolos.

3. (Optional) Run Devnet in the Background:

   trix devnet -b

   Use this if you want Devnet to run as a background process.

4. Explore the Network:

   Invoke a transaction:

   trix invoke

   Explore the devnet to monitor the transaction:

   trix explore