# Flare Developer Hub

> Official documentation for Flare.

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to the page URL.

Source: https://dev.flare.network/

Start building on Flare, the EVM-compatible Layer 1 built for data-intensive, interoperable applications. Flare Developer Hub is your central resource for tutorials, SDKs, and API docs. Build with Flare's enshrined data protocols, fast finality, and soon, verifiable compute with TEEs.

## Getting Started[​](#getting-started "Direct link to Getting Started")

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## Deploy your first contract

Deploy a smart contract on Flare using only your browser.

](/network/getting-started)

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## Use Hardhat or Foundry with Flare

Build and deploy using the Hardhat or Foundry Starter Kits.

](/network/guides/hardhat-foundry-starter-kit)

Network

Flare Mainnet

Flare Testnet Coston2

**RPC**

`flare-api.flare.network/ext/C/rpc`

`coston2-api.flare.network/ext/C/rpc`

**Chain ID**

`14`

`114`

**Explorer**

[`https://flare-explorer.flare.network`](https://flare-explorer.flare.network)

[`https://coston2-explorer.flare.network`](https://coston2-explorer.flare.network)

**Faucet**

N/A

Request C2FLR, FXRP and USDT0 from the [Coston2 Faucet](https://faucet.flare.network/coston2)

Additional configuration and API resources are detailed on the [Network](/network/overview) page.

## Integrate Flare's protocols[​](#integrate-flares-protocols "Direct link to Integrate Flare's protocols")

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## Flare Smart Accounts

Account abstraction for XRPL users on Flare.

](/smart-accounts/overview)

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## FXRP

Use XRP on Flare via trustless FAssets.

](/fxrp/overview)

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## FAssets

Securely explore XRPfi, BTCfi and DOGEfi.

](/fassets/overview)

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## Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSOv2)

Easily integrate fast, secure, and decentralized price feeds.

](/ftso/getting-started)

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## Flare Data Connector (FDC)

Reliably access external blockchain events and real-world APIs.

](/fdc/getting-started)

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## 🚧 Protocol Managed Wallets

(In development) Unlock cross-chain execution with TEEs.

](https://flare.network/news/flare-vision)

## AI tools[​](#ai-tools "Direct link to AI tools")

Any documentation page is available as agent-ready Markdown: append `.md` to the page URL (for example, `https://dev.flare.network/network/overview.md`) or use the **Copy page** button in the table of contents sidebar. The full corpus index is at [`llms.txt`](/llms.txt).

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## Flare AI Skills

Flare protocol AI skills for Claude Code, Cursor and other agents.

](/network/guides/flare-ai-skills)

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## MCP Server

Connect AI tools directly to Flare data and services.

](/network/guides/flare-developer-hub-mcp-server)

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## llms.txt

Machine-readable index of all documentation for LLM ingestion.

](/llms.txt)

## Ecosystem tools[​](#ecosystem-tools "Direct link to Ecosystem tools")

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## Wallet SDKs

Turnkey, Wagmi, MetaMask Embedded Wallets, RainbowKit, Etherspot.

](/network/developer-tools#wallet-sdks)

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## Bridges

LayerZero, Stargate, zkBridge.

](/network/developer-tools#bridges)

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## Indexers

Goldsky, sqd, SubQuery.

](/network/developer-tools#indexers)

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## OFTs

USD₮0, flrETH, USDC.e, WETH, USDT.

](/network/developer-tools#ofts)

## Understand the architecture[​](#understand-the-architecture "Direct link to Understand the architecture")

Gain a deep understanding of the core concepts that differentiate Flare from other blockchains. Its native data protocols, [Flare Time Series Oracle](/ftso/overview) and [Flare Data Connector](/fdc/overview), are enshrined directly into the core [Flare Systems Protocol](/network/fsp), inheriting the full economic security of the network.

![Flare Systems Protocol with enshrined FTSO and FDC.](/img/docs/flare-architecture.light.svg)![Flare Systems Protocol with enshrined FTSO and FDC.](/img/docs/flare-architecture.dark.svg)

## Contribute to Flare[​](#contribute-to-flare "Direct link to Contribute to Flare")

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## Run an RPC Node

Run a Flare node using docker or from source.

](/run-node#rpc-node)

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## Run a Validator Node

Register your Flare node as a validator.

](/run-node#validator-node)

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## Run a Flare Entity

Provide data for Flare's enshrined FTSO and FDC protocols.

](/run-node#flare-entity)

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## Contribute to Flare AI Kit

Build the future of Verifiable AI with TEEs on Flare.

](https://github.com/flare-foundation/flare-ai-kit/issues)

## Getting Support[​](#getting-support "Direct link to Getting Support")

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## Get technical support

Consult with Flare experts for dedicated support.

](https://flare.network/resources/technical-support)

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## Chat with the community

Join the conversation in the Flare Telegram channel.

](https://t.me/FlareNetwork)