# Using Remix IDE

### What is Remix IDE ?

Remix IDE is an open-source web and desktop application that aids in smart contract development, written in Solidity language for the Ethereum blockchain. It provides a range of tools that help developers write, test, debug, and deploy smart contracts with ease. Some notable features of Remix IDE include.

### Prerequisites

1. Add Deelance Testnet in your MetaMask, to add refer to our guide [Add DeeLance to Metamask](/getting-started/add-deelance-to-metamask.md)
2. Get Deelance Testnet coins from the [Deelance Faucet](https://faucet.deelance.com/).

### Creating and Deploying DRC20 Token on Remix IDE

* Visit <https://remix.ethereum.org/>&#x20;

you'll be greeted with the following screen.

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* Click on the icon mentioned below to generate a new file called `PepeDeelance.sol`.

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An empty file will appear as shown below.

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* Copy the following code and insert it into `PepeDeelance.sol`.

```solidity
// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity >=0.4.22 <0.9.0;

import "@openzeppelin/contracts/token/ERC20/ERC20.sol";
import "@openzeppelin/contracts/access/Ownable.sol";

contract PepeDeelance is ERC20, Ownable {
    constructor() ERC20("PepeDeelance", "PEPEDLANCE") {
        _mint(msg.sender, 1000000000 * 10 ** decimals());
    }

    function mint(address to, uint256 amount) public onlyOwner {
        _mint(to, amount);
    }
}
```

* Now, click on the specified icon to compile your contract.

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* Next, press the "Compile" button to compile your contract, ensuring you select the checkbox highlighted within the blue circle.

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* To deploy your contract, click on the indicated button below.

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* Now, select the "Remix VM...." dropdown, and then choose the "Injected Provider" highlighted in orange.

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After making that selection, MetaMask will prompt you to unlock your wallet. If you're already logged into MetaMask, you'll see a display similar to the one below.&#x20;

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{% hint style="info" %}
Ensure that you're connected to the DLANCE TESTNET, which carries a chain ID of 455214.
{% endhint %}

* To finalize the deployment of your DRC20 Smart Contract on the Deelance Testnet, press the "Deploy" button highlighted in orange, as shown below.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Ensure you have enough Deelance Testnet Tokens to cover the gas fees for the transaction. If you need Testnet Deelance tokens, visit the [Deelance Faucet](https://faucet.deelance.com/).
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If you haven't added the Deelance Testnet in your MetaMask, refer to our guide [Add DeeLance to Metamask](/getting-started/add-deelance-to-metamask.md)
{% endhint %}

After clicking the "Deploy" button, MetaMask will pop up prompting you to approve the transaction. Once you confirm, your contract will deploy within a few seconds, and you'll be able to view your deployed contract here.&#x20;

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**Well done!** You've successfully created and launched the DRC20 token on the Deelance Testnet.


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