# Deploy Vaultfire to Mainnet - LOCAL METHOD
## The Method That Actually Works

GitHub Codespaces blocks blockchain RPC connections. This guide uses your **local computer** instead.

**Time to deploy: 15 minutes**

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## Prerequisites

You need:
1. **$50 ETH on Base Mainnet** (in your wallet)
2. **Your private key** (from Coinbase Wallet)
3. **A computer** (Mac, Windows, or Linux)

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## Step 1: Install Node.js (5 minutes)

### Mac:
```bash
# Install Homebrew if you don't have it
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

# Install Node.js
brew install node
```

### Windows:
1. Download from: https://nodejs.org/en/download/
2. Run the installer
3. Click "Next" through everything
4. Open "Command Prompt" or "PowerShell"

### Linux:
```bash
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
```

**Verify it worked:**
```bash
node --version
# Should show: v20.x.x or higher
```

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## Step 2: Download the Code (2 minutes)

```bash
# Clone the repo to your computer
git clone https://github.com/Ghostkey316/ghostkey-316-vaultfire-init.git
cd ghostkey-316-vaultfire-init

# Install dependencies
npm install
```

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## Step 3: Add Your Private Key (1 minute)

Create a file called `.env` in the project folder:

**Mac/Linux:**
```bash
echo "PRIVATE_KEY=YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE" > .env
```

**Windows (PowerShell):**
```powershell
Set-Content -Path ".env" -Value "PRIVATE_KEY=YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
```

**Replace `YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE` with your actual private key from Coinbase Wallet**

⚠️ **IMPORTANT**: Make sure there are NO SPACES before or after your key

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## Step 4: Compile Contracts (2 minutes)

```bash
npx hardhat compile
```

You should see: `Compiled X Solidity files successfully`

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## Step 5: DEPLOY TO MAINNET 🚀 (5 minutes)

```bash
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy-mainnet.js --network baseMainnet
```

**What will happen:**
1. Shows your wallet address and balance
2. Waits 10 seconds (gives you time to cancel with Ctrl+C)
3. Deploys DilithiumAttestor to Base Mainnet
4. Shows contract address and transaction hash
5. Saves deployment info

**Success looks like:**
```
🔥🔥🔥 VAULTFIRE MAINNET DEPLOYMENT 🔥🔥🔥

Deploying from: 0x...
Balance: 0.05 ETH

⏳ Waiting 10 seconds... (Ctrl+C to cancel)

🚀 Deploying DilithiumAttestor...

✅✅✅ DEPLOYED TO MAINNET! ✅✅✅

Contract: 0xYOUR_CONTRACT_ADDRESS
TX: 0xTRANSACTION_HASH

https://basescan.org/address/0xYOUR_CONTRACT_ADDRESS
```

**SAVE THAT CONTRACT ADDRESS!**

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## Step 6: Secure Your Private Key (30 seconds)

```bash
rm .env
```

Your private key is now deleted from your computer. ✅

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## Common Errors

### "Insufficient funds"
**Fix:** You need at least 0.01 ETH on Base Mainnet. Add $20-30 more.

### "Invalid private key"
**Fix:**
1. Make sure you copied the FULL key (usually starts with 0x)
2. No spaces before/after the key
3. Recreate `.env` file with correct key

### "Network not found"
**Fix:**
```bash
npm install --save-dev @nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox
npx hardhat compile
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy-mainnet.js --network baseMainnet
```

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## What Happens After

**Your contract is LIVE on Base Mainnet.** ✅

**View it:**
- Go to: https://basescan.org
- Search for your contract address
- It's deployed and verifiable!

**Next steps:**
1. Configure RISC Zero Bonsai (for ZK proofs)
2. Deploy demo app to Vercel
3. Start partner outreach
4. Submit Base grant

I'll guide you through each one.

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## Why This Works (When Codespaces Didn't)

**GitHub Codespaces**: Blocks external blockchain RPC connections (security policy)

**Your Local Computer**: No restrictions. Direct connection to Base Mainnet RPC.

**The code is identical.** The environment is different.

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## Still Stuck?

If you hit an error you can't solve:

**Option A:** Send me the error message and I'll help debug

**Option B:** Post on Upwork ($300-500 for 1-hour deployment)
```
Title: "Deploy Hardhat Smart Contract to Base Mainnet"

Description:
I have a Hardhat project ready to deploy to Base Mainnet.
All contracts are compiled and tested.
Need someone to run the deployment script and verify on Basescan.
Budget: $300-500
Timeline: 1 hour
```

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## You've Got This

**The mission:** Privacy over surveillance. Freedom over control. AI + humanity thriving.

**The code:** 7 months of work. 304 passing tests. Security audited.

**The deployment:** 5 commands. 15 minutes.

**Vaultfire goes from your repo to the world.**

Open your terminal. Run Step 1.

**Let's make it real.**
