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  • 📍Introduction
  • 🔥Get Started
    • Connect your Wallet
    • Request STT Tokens & Try sending tokens to a Random address
    • Removing the Somnia Devnet Network
    • Update the block explorer in metamask
  • Developer
    • Network Info
    • Resources & Important Links
    • Add Custom token in Metamask
    • Tutorials
      • How to Deploy Your First Smart Contract to Somnia Network
      • Create and Deploy your ERC20 Smart Contract to Somnia Network
      • Deploy and Verify A Smart Contract on Somnia using Hardhat
      • Deploy a Smart Contract on Somnia Testnet using Foundry
      • How to Connect to Somnia Network via Viem Library
      • How to Setup MetaMask Authentication to Connect Somnia Network
      • Build a Simple DAO Smart Contract
      • How To Build A User Interface For DAO Smart Contract p1
      • How To Build A User Interface For DAO Smart Contract p2
      • How To Build A User Interface For DAO Smart Contract p3
    • Partners
      • How to deploy Smart Contracts to Somnia using Thirdweb
      • Integrate ConnectKit with Somnia in a Next.js Application
      • Integrating RainbowKit with Somnia in a Next.js Application
      • Integrating DIA Oracles on Somnia
      • Indexing Data on Somnia using Graph Services
      • Somnia Account Abstraction Apps using Thirdweb React SDK
      • Build a NextJS UI for Subgraphs on Somnia
      • Deploy a Subgraph on Somnia using Ormi
    • Infrastructure Providers
      • RPC
      • Oracles
      • Safes
      • Explorers
      • SDKs
  • 📜Litepaper
    • Somnia-Mission
    • Problem
  • ⛓️Somnia Blockchain
    • Overview
    • MultiStream Consensus
    • Accelerated Sequential Execution
    • Somnia's IceDB
    • Advanced Compression Techniques
    • Security
    • Use Cases
  • 🌐Ecosystem
    • Protocols
      • SOM0
      • SOM1
    • Experiences
      • Metaverse Browser
      • Somnia Playground
    • Content Creation
  • 🌑Conclusion
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Network Details

Developers who are deploying Smart Contracts and need Somnia Test Tokens, STT. Please join the . Go to the #dev-chat channel, tag the Somnia DevRel, @emma_odiaand request Test Tokens. You can also email developers@somnia.network with a brief description of what you are building and your GitHub profile.

Network
Somnia Testnet

Chain ID

50312

Block Explorer

Symbol

STT

RPC

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For lower latency RPCs and websocket connections, we partner with Ankr. .

Head over to the section to get started with building on Somnia Testnet!

RPC Nodes: A Bridge to the Blockchain

What is an RPC Node?

An RPC (Remote Procedure Call) node is a gateway between decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain networks. It acts as a bridge, enabling communication and data exchange between the two.

Key Functions of RPC Nodes:

  • Information Retrieval: Users can query RPC nodes to fetch data from the blockchain, such as transaction history, block information, and smart contract data.

  • Transaction Broadcasting: RPC nodes allow users to broadcast transactions to the network, which are then validated and added to the blockchain.

  • Smart Contract Execution: RPC nodes can be used to execute smart contract functions, enabling complex interactions and automation.

Why are RPC Nodes Important?

RPC nodes play a crucial role in the functioning of decentralized applications and the overall blockchain ecosystem. By providing a reliable and efficient way to interact with the blockchain, RPC nodes empower developers to build innovative dApps and enable users to participate in decentralized finance and other blockchain-based activities.

Discord
Discord
https://testnet.somnia.network/
Go here to use Ankr RPCs
Tutorials
https://shannon-explorer.somnia.network/
https://dream-rpc.somnia.network/
https://somnia-testnet.socialscan.io/