> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.matchain.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.matchain.io/development/toolchains/foundry.md).

# Foundry

## What is Foundry? <a href="#what-is-foundry" id="what-is-foundry"></a>

[Foundry](https://book.getfoundry.sh/) is a a smart contract development toolset that assists developers in managing dependencies, compiling projects, running tests, deploying contracts, and interacting with blockchains through the command line interface.

## Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have met the following conditions:

1. Have some BNB on Matchain Networks. You can follow our guide on [Bridges](/utilities/bridges.md) and [Network Faucets](/network-faucets.md).
2. Foundry must be installed on your computer. If it’s not, [follow this guide](https://book.getfoundry.sh/getting-started/installation).

## &#x20;<a href="#getting-started" id="getting-started"></a>

## Getting started on Mainnet <a href="#getting-started" id="getting-started"></a>

### **Deploying a smart contract**

```
forge create ... --rpc-url=https://rpc.matchain.io/
```

### Verifying a smart contract <a href="#verifying-a-smart-contract" id="verifying-a-smart-contract"></a>

```
forge verify-contract ... --chain-id 698
```

### <br>

## Getting started on Testnet <a href="#getting-started" id="getting-started"></a>

### **Deploying a smart contract**

```
forge create ... --rpc-url=https://testnet-rpc.matchain.io
```

### Verifying a smart contract <a href="#verifying-a-smart-contract" id="verifying-a-smart-contract"></a>

```
forge verify-contract ... --chain-id 699
```