Smart Contracts Demand Better Infrastructure: Building on contract.dev

May 23, 2026 · 6:06 AM UTC ·8 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 33 views

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The article discusses the challenges faced when testing smart contracts on EVM chains, particularly the limitations of using local environments and public testnets. It highlights the frustrations of obtaining testnet tokens and managing multiple wallets for testing purposes. The author introduces contract.dev as a solution that simplifies the testing process by providing a private EVM testnet with built-in tools for smart contract analysis and simulation.

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▪Smart contract development often begins with Remix, but developers eventually need to transition to public testnets for thorough testing.
▪Obtaining testnet tokens can be cumbersome, requiring users to navigate various faucets and manage multiple wallets.
▪Contract.dev offers a more efficient workflow by providing a private EVM testnet that eliminates the need for third-party node providers.

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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 3596254) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Obinna Duru Posted on May 23 Smart Contracts Demand Better Infrastructure: Building on contract.dev #web3 #testing #solidity #smartcontract When you first start writing smart contracts on the EVM chains, your journey usually begins in Remix. It is a powerful, open-source web and desktop application for writing, compiling, testing, and deploying code, making it a fantastic tool for quick iterations and local simulations. But eventually, you outgrow it.

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