> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/develop/smart-contracts/remix.md).

# Remix

Here's a step-by-step example to deploy a simple contract onto Taraxa's mainnet via [Remix](https://remix.ethereum.org/). 

* Go to [Remix](https://remix.ethereum.org/), you'll see the IDE

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* Let's start with one of the pre-populated default contracts in the Remix IDE, `1_Storage.sol`.&#x20;

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* We'll compile with version 0.8.3 in this example. In general you can use compiler version up to 0.8.23, our team is constantly updating our VM implementation to maximize compatibility.&#x20;

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* Let's deploy, change the Environment to "Injected Provider - Metamask" and make sure that you're on the Taraxa Mainnet network on Metamask. If you don't know how, here's how you can [add Taraxa into Metamask](/taraxa-network/wallet/metamask.md).&#x20;

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* Make sure you have some TARA in your wallet, Confirm the Metamask transaction prompt (wallet address redacted).&#x20;

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* Check out the console output inside the Remix IDE, looks like the contract was successfully deployed! (wallet address & transaction hash redacted)&#x20;

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* You can find the deployed contract address on the bottom left side of the Deploy & Run Transactions panel in the Remix IDE.&#x20;

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* We can also confirm this in the [explorer](https://explorer.mainnet.taraxa.io/), we can look up the transaction ID in the explorer and make sure the deployed contract address is the same. (certain details redacted)&#x20;

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* Let's try interacting with the contract via the Remix IDE, let's store a number into the contract by calling the `store()` function, and of course confirm the transaction on Metamask. (certain details redacted).&#x20;

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* From the Remix IDE console output, it looks like the transaction went through, and calling the `retrieve()` function correctly recalls the stored number. Everything checks out!&#x20;

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🎊🎊 That's it, you're done! You've successfully deployed a smart contract onto Taraxa. 🎊🎊