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Prerequisites

Before you can start using TokenOps SDK, you'll need to set up your development environment and obtain the necessary credentials and access.

Development Environment​

Node.js and Package Manager​

Ensure you have Node.js 22.0.0 or higher installed:

# Check your Node.js version
node --version

# Should output v22.0.0 or higher

If you need to install or upgrade Node.js:

Blockchain Infrastructure​

RPC Provider​

You'll need access to blockchain RPC endpoints. Choose from:

Free Options​

Self-hosted Options​

  • Local Development: Hardhat, Anvil, or Ganache

Example RPC Setup​

// Using Alchemy
const RPC_URL = 'https://eth-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/YOUR_API_KEY';

Wallet Setup​

Development Wallet​

For development, you'll need a wallet with some test funds:

  1. Install MetaMask browser extension
  2. Create a new wallet or import existing
  3. Switch to testnets (Sepolia) for development
  4. Get test ETH from faucets

API Access​

TokenOps API Key​

To use the analytics and monitoring features:

  1. Visit TokenOps Platform
  2. Log-in or Create an account and fill out the form to gain access
  3. Generate an API key
  4. Store securely in environment variables
# .env file
TOKENOPS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Next Steps​

Once you've completed all prerequisites:

  1. Quick Start - Build your first application
  2. Architecture Overview - Understand the SDK structure
  3. Provider Setup - Configure your blockchain provider

Getting Help​

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Prerequisites complete? Continue to Quick Start to build your first TokenOps application!