> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.blockdag.network/blockdag-wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.blockdag.network/blockdag-wiki/testnet-launch/blockdags-development-toolkit.md).

# 🖨BlockDAG's Development Toolkit

As the BlockDAG ecosystem evolved from the earlier Primordial Testnet into the more advanced Incarnation Testnet and ultimately mainnet activation, the network introduced a complete suite of developer tools, infrastructure services, and ecosystem utilities designed to support builders, validators, miners, and decentralized application development.

The BlockDAG ecosystem now provides scalable infrastructure for:

* Smart contract deployment
* EVM development
* Testnet and mainnet integrations
* Explorer infrastructure
* Node operations
* Contract verification
* Wallet integrations
* Decentralized application development

### [<mark style="color:blue;">1.</mark> BlockDAG Explorer (BDAGSCAN)](https://bdagscan.com/)

BDAGScan is the official BlockDAG blockchain explorer providing real-time access to network activity across both the Incarnation Testnet and Mainnet environments.

The explorer allows users and developers to:

* Track live transactions and blocks
* View wallet activity and balances
* Monitor network performance
* Verify deployed smart contracts
* Review gas fees and transaction details
* Access network analytics and infrastructure data

Mainnet Explorer:\
<https://bdagscan.com/>

Incarnation Testnet Explorer:\
<https://incarnation.bdagscan.com/>

Documentation:\
<https://docs.blockdagnetwork.io/>

### <mark style="color:blue;">2.</mark> [BlockDAG Faucet](https://primordial.bdagscan.com/faucet?chain=EVM)&#x20;

The BlockDAG Faucet provides free testnet BDAG for developers and ecosystem participants building applications on the Incarnation Testnet.

The faucet allows users to:

* Test smart contracts
* Simulate transactions
* Deploy decentralized applications
* Learn blockchain development
* Test wallet integrations
* Explore ecosystem infrastructure without using real assets

Incarnation Testnet Faucet:\
<https://incarnation.bdagscan.com/faucet>

Developer Documentation:\
<https://docs.blockdagnetwork.io/>

### <mark style="color:blue;">3.</mark> [<mark style="color:blue;">Smart Contract IDE</mark>](https://ide.primordial.bdagscan.com/)

The BlockDAG Smart Contract IDE is a full-featured development environment that simplifies writing, testing, deploying, and verifying smart contracts directly on the BlockDAG network.

The IDE includes:

* Syntax highlighting
* Real-time compilation
* Error detection and debugging
* Contract deployment tools
* Smart contract verification
* Testnet and mainnet deployment support
* EVM compatibility

Developers can build using familiar Ethereum tooling while leveraging BlockDAG’s scalable DAG infrastructure and low-cost transaction environment.

BlockDAG IDE:\
<https://ide.incarnation.bdagscan.com/>

### [<mark style="color:blue;">4. Contract Wizard</mark>](https://wizard.incarnation.bdagscan.com/)

The BlockDAG Contract Wizard streamlines smart contract generation and deployment through an easy-to-use no-code and low-code interface.

The platform supports deployment of:

* ERC-20 tokens
* NFTs
* Stablecoins
* Governance contracts
* Voting systems
* Utility contracts

Features include:

* One-click deployment
* Wallet integration support
* Built-in verification
* Mint and burn controls
* Role management
* Custom contract configuration

Contract Wizard:\
<https://wizard.incarnation.bdagscan.com/>

### <mark style="color:blue;">5. Node Infrastructure</mark>&#xD;

### <mark style="color:blue;">Node Setup for Testnet</mark>

Node infrastructure remains a core component of the BlockDAG ecosystem and supports:

* Network validation
* Transaction propagation
* Decentralized infrastructure
* Mining operations
* Consensus participation

The ecosystem supports:

* Incarnation Testnet nodes
* Mainnet nodes
* Mining infrastructure
* RPC services
* Validator participation

Running nodes helps strengthen network resilience while allowing developers and infrastructure providers to directly interact with the BlockDAG ecosystem.

Node Setup Documentation:\
<https://docs.blockdagnetwork.io/>

### <mark style="color:blue;">6.</mark> <mark style="color:blue;">Developer Documentation & Ecosystem Support</mark>

BlockDAG provides extensive technical documentation and ecosystem resources to support developers, builders, miners, and infrastructure operators.

Documentation includes:

* Smart contract deployment
* API and RPC integrations
* Wallet setup
* Node operations
* Mining infrastructure
* Explorer usage
* EVM tooling
* Ecosystem integrations

The ecosystem is designed to support scalable decentralized applications across:

* DeFi
* Gaming
* NFTs
* Payments
* DAO infrastructure
* Consumer applications

Developer Portal:\
<https://docs.blockdagnetwork.io/>

The BlockDAG developer ecosystem continues expanding alongside the network’s evolution into a fully operational Layer-1 blockchain infrastructure focused on scalability, decentralization, performance, and real-world utility.

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