Deployment Guide

This comprehensive guide covers deploying IU2U Protocol contracts across multiple blockchain networks, including configuration, testing, and production deployment strategies.

Overview

IU2U Protocol deployment involves multiple components:

  1. Core Contracts: IU2U Gateway, Cross-Chain Aggregator, Meta-Transaction Gateway

  2. Network-Specific Configurations: Chain-specific parameters and addresses

  3. Cross-Chain Setup: Axelar integration and relayer configuration

  4. Monitoring & Verification: Contract verification and monitoring setup

Prerequisites

Development Environment

# Node.js and npm
node --version  # v16+ required
npm --version

# Git
git --version

# Hardhat
npm install -g hardhat

# Optional: Foundry for advanced testing
curl -L https://foundry.paradigm.xyz | bash
foundryup

Required Accounts & Keys

Project Setup

1. Initialize Project Structure

2. Hardhat Configuration

3. Deployment Configuration

Deployment Scripts

1. Main Deployment Script

2. Contract Verification Script

3. Multi-Chain Deployment Script

Configuration & Setup

1. Post-Deployment Configuration

2. Relayer Setup

Testing Deployment

1. Integration Tests

2. Gas Usage Analysis

Monitoring & Maintenance

1. Health Check Script

2. Upgrade Preparation

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Gas Price Issues

  2. Verification Failures

  3. RPC Limits

  4. Contract Size Limits

Resources

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