How to Deploy a Smart Contract on Kalp Studio

Kalp Studio makes it easy to deploy smart contracts with a guided, user-friendly interface. This article walks you through the step-by-step process — from writing your contract to final deployment.

Step 1: Log In and Activate Kalp Instant Deployer

Before you can start building a smart contract, you'll need to log in to Kalp Studio and activate a subscription to Kalp Instant Deployer, the tool used for deploying smart contracts.

1.1. Log in to Kalp Studio

1. Visit the Kalp Studio login page.

2. Enter your email and password to log in.

3. After logging in, locate the Kalp DLT Developer Portal card and click on the Go To Kalp DLT button. You'll land on the Kalp Studio Dashboard, where you’ll see various products like NFT Creator, Token Creator, KS Storage, Kalp Instant Deployer, and more.

Note: If you don’t have an account yet, please sign up before continuing.

1.2. Subscribe to Kalp Instant Deployer

To deploy a smart contract, an active subscription to Kalp Instant Deployer is required.

1. On the dashboard, scroll to the Our Products section.

2. Locate Kalp Instant Deployer and click Get Started.

Getting Started with Kalp Instant Deployer

1. You'll be redirected to the Billing page.

Kalp Instant Deployer Subscription Plans

1. Choose a plan:

   • Developer Plan – $0

   • Start-up Plan – $19

   • Enterprise Plan – $49

2. For the purpose of this guide, we’ll proceed with the Developer Plan. However, you can choose any plan based on your needs.

3. Click Subscribe on your selected plan.

4. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click Subscribe again to confirm.

Confirm Subscription

1. Once subscribed, you’ll see the plan marked as Active under your billing details.

Verify Subscription

Note: If you already have an active Kalp Instant Deployer subscription, you can skip this step and proceed directly to the Build Smart Contracts section on your dashboard (see below).

1.3. Access the Smart Contract Builder

1. Return to the Dashboard (or stay if you're already there).

2. Locate the Build Smart Contracts card at the top.

Access Smart Contract Builder

1. Click the Get Started button. You’ll be redirected to the Kalp Instant Deployer Dashboard, where you can begin creating your smart contract.

Step 2: Explore the Kalp Instant Deployer Dashboard

Kalp Instant Deployer Dashboard

On the left-hand side, you’ll find a navigation menu with key sections:

• Dashboard

• Smart Contract

• API Gateway

• Transaction

• Subscription

• API Key Generation

Step 3: Create a New Smart Contract

3.1. Create a New Contract

On the dashboard, locate the Build Smart Contract section at the top and click + Create Now

Create New Contract

Wallet connection is required to deploy and interact with smart contracts.

Connect Wallet Prompt

3.2 Connect Your Wallet

To proceed with creating and deploying a contract, your wallet must be connected.

• If your wallet is not already connected, follow this guide to connect your wallet.

• Once connected, return to the Kalp Instant Deployer to continue.

3.3. Enter Contract Details

Enter Contract Details

Next, you’ll be prompted to enter basic information about your smart contract:

• Name: Enter a name for your smart contract.

• Category: Select the most relevant category.

• Description (optional): Add a short description to describe your smart contract’s purpose or use case.

Step 4: Upload the Extension File

Once you’ve entered the smart contract details, proceed to upload your extension file.

4.1. Uploading the File

You can either drag and drop your file into the upload area or click Browse to select it manually.

Supported formats: .tar.gz, .tar.xz, .zip Max file size: 50 MB

Upload File

4.2. Confirmation

After a successful upload, a confirmation message will appear.

Upload Confirmation

If needed, you can replace the file before moving to the next step.

Step 5: Select a Smart Contract Template

Navigate to the Kalp Template tab to choose from a library of pre-built smart contract templates.

Select Smart Contract Template

You can select a template that suits your use case — these templates are ready to deploy and can be customized later if needed.

Once selected, the smart contract is deployed automatically. You can amend it as necessary and re-upload the updated version to generate your API endpoints.

Step 6: Review and Deploy

Before final deployment, you’ll be presented with a Review screen showing all the entered details — including:

• Smart contract name

• Selected category

• Description

• Uploaded file

• Selected template

6.1. Deploy Your Smart Contract

Deploy Smart Contract

If everything looks correct, click Continue to deploy.

Upon successful deployment, you’ll see a confirmation message: “Your Smart Contract has been submitted successfully.”

Smart Contract Submitted Successfully

Deploying a smart contract on Kalp Studio is a user-friendly process that involves subscribing to the smart contract deployer, entering contract details, uploading the necessary files, selecting a template, and reviewing before deploying. Follow these steps, and you'll have your smart contract deployed in no time.