How to Upgradeable Contracts on Cardano
Implement proxy patterns for upgradeable smart contracts using Plutus and Cheetah AI IDE. This guide covers everything you need to get started.
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Step-by-Step Guide
Set Up Your Development Environment
Open Cheetah AI and create a new Cardano project. The IDE automatically configures Plutus compiler, testing framework, and deployment tools.
Write Your Plutus Smart Contract
Use Cheetah AI's intelligent code completion and built-in templates to write your smart contract. Get real-time error detection and suggestions.
Test Your Contract Locally
Run comprehensive tests using the built-in testing framework. Cheetah AI provides a local Cardano environment for fast iteration.
Deploy to Cardano Testnet
Use MetaMask to deploy your contract to Cardano testnet. Verify everything works before going to mainnet.
Deploy to Mainnet
When ready, deploy to Cardano mainnet with one click. Cheetah AI handles gas estimation and transaction management.
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