DEPLOYMENT_ALTERNATIVES.txt

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║                  Deployment Link Not Working? Here's What To Do           ║
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If: https://explore-preprod.midnight.network doesn't work

Try These Alternatives:
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OPTION A: Official Resources
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🔗 https://midnight.network              (Main site)
🔗 https://docs.midnight.network         (Developer docs)
🔗 https://discord.com/invite/midnightnetwork  (Community)

→ Go to docs site
→ Search for "deploy contract" or "smart contract"
→ Follow official instructions
→ Ask Discord community for current explorer URL


OPTION B: Community Help (Fastest)
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🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/midnightnetwork

Message in #general or #support:
  "Where is the PreProd contract deployment explorer?"
  "I'm trying to deploy discovery-core contract"
  
Someone will likely respond within 5-30 minutes with:
  - Working URL
  - Alternative tools
  - Current status


OPTION C: Test Locally Right Now (No Network Needed)
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You can test the AutoDiscovery UI without real deployment:

# Start local Midnight stack
cd AutoDiscovery
docker-compose up -d

# This starts:
# - Node on localhost:9944
# - Indexer on localhost:8088
# - Proof server on localhost:6300

# Start AutoDiscovery with mock addresses
bash scripts/setup-production.sh

# Access UI
Open: http://localhost:5174 (RealDeal Frontend)
Open: http://localhost:8080 (CLI)

WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
  ✓ UI loads and works
  ✓ Wallet connection UI
  ✓ Mock data displays
  ✗ Real transactions won't work (no real contracts deployed)

USE THIS TO:
  - Test the interface
  - See how the app works
  - Understand the flow
  - Test wallet connection
  - Get familiar with features

THEN WHEN EXPLORER WORKS:
  - Deploy real contracts
  - Update .env.prod with real addresses
  - Transactions will work


OPTION D: Check GitHub Issues
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🔗 https://github.com/SpyCrypto/AutoDiscovery/issues

Other users may have:
  - Working explorer links
  - Alternative deployment methods
  - Current status updates
  - Solutions to same problems


OPTION E: Wait for CLI Tool
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A public Midnight CLI is being developed:

When released:
  npm install -g @midnight-ntwrk/cli
  midnight deploy --contract ...
  
Until then:
  - Use explorer when it's available
  - Or use community tools
  - Or test locally


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RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE ACTION
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1. Go to Discord: https://discord.com/invite/midnightnetwork
2. Ask: "What's the working PreProd explorer URL?"
3. Wait for response (usually 5-30 min)
4. Get the correct URL
5. Use it to deploy


IF YOU WANT TO START NOW (Without Real Deployment):
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# Start local services
cd AutoDiscovery
docker-compose up -d

# Deploy with mock addresses (for testing only)
bash scripts/setup-production.sh

# Test the UI
Open: http://localhost:5174

This lets you:
  ✓ See the AutoDiscovery interface
  ✓ Test UI functionality
  ✓ Understand how it works
  ✓ Be ready when real contracts deploy

Then when explorer works:
  ✓ Deploy real contracts
  ✓ Update addresses
  ✓ Have real transactions work


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DOCUMENTATION FILES
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DEPLOY_LINK_ISSUES.md           - Full guide for link problems
DEPLOYMENT_ALTERNATIVES.txt     - This file (quick reference)
DEPLOY_DISCOVERY_CORE.md        - Step-by-step when you have link
DEPLOYMENT_CHECKLIST.md         - Complete deployment checklist


QUICK LINKS
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🔗 Midnight Main:        https://midnight.network
🔗 Midnight Docs:        https://docs.midnight.network
🔗 Discord Community:    https://discord.com/invite/midnightnetwork
🔗 GitHub AutoDiscovery: https://github.com/SpyCrypto/AutoDiscovery
🔗 Local UI:             http://localhost:5174 (after docker-compose up)


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What would you like to do?

1. Try local testing now (docker-compose up -d)
2. Go to Discord and ask for explorer URL
3. Check official Midnight docs
4. Wait and retry the link later

Let me know! 🚀