DEVELOPER GUIDE
Helix Chain
Build on Helix Chain. This guide covers everything you need to deploy smart contracts, interact with the network, and integrate with the ecosystem.
8088
Chain ID
6s
Block Time
64
Validators
Network Info
Everything you need to connect to Helix Chain.
| Network Name | Helix Chain |
| Chain ID | 8088 (hex: 0x1F98) |
| Currency Symbol | HLX |
| Decimals | 18 |
| RPC URL | https://rpc.thehelixchain.xyz |
| WebSocket URL | wss://ws.thehelixchain.xyz |
| Block Explorer | explorer.thehelixchain.xyz |
| Consensus | Proof of Stake (Prysm Beacon Chain) |
| EVM Compatible | Yes (Solidity, Vyper, etc.) |
| EIP Support | EIP-155, EIP-1559, EIP-2930, EIP-4844 |
Add to MetaMask
Click the button below to add Helix Chain to your MetaMask wallet automatically.
Or add manually using the network details above.
JavaScript
// Programmatically add Helix Chain to MetaMask
await window.ethereum.request({
method: 'wallet_addEthereumChain',
params: [{
chainId: '0x1F98',
chainName: 'Helix Chain',
nativeCurrency: { name: 'HLX', symbol: 'HLX', decimals: 18 },
rpcUrls: ['https://rpc.thehelixchain.xyz'],
blockExplorerUrls: ['https://explorer.thehelixchain.xyz']
}]
});
Deploy Contracts
Deploy smart contracts to Helix Chain using Foundry.
Bash
# Install Foundry
curl -L https://foundry.paradigm.xyz | bash
foundryup
# Deploy a contract
# IMPORTANT: Must use --legacy flag (EIP-1559 not supported)
forge create src/MyContract.sol:MyContract \
--rpc-url https://rpc.thehelixchain.xyz \
--private-key YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY \
--legacy \
--gas-price 1000000000 \
--broadcast
Warning: EIP-1559 (type 2) transactions are NOT included in blocks. Always use
--legacy flag and explicit --gas-price 1000000000.Deployed Contracts
All core protocol and ecosystem contracts deployed on Helix Chain.
All contracts are verified on the Block Explorer. View full source code and ABI there.
Faucet
Get free HLX tokens for testing and development.
Quick Links
All Helix Chain ecosystem services.
Homepage
thehelixchain.xyz
Block Explorer
explorer.thehelixchain.xyz
HelixSwap DEX
swap.thehelixchain.xyz
Token Launchpad
launch.thehelixchain.xyz
NFT Marketplace
nft.thehelixchain.xyz
Web Wallet
wallet.thehelixchain.xyz
Faucet
faucet.thehelixchain.xyz
Bridge
bridge.thehelixchain.xyz
P2P Exchange
buy.thehelixchain.xyz
Prediction Markets
predict.thehelixchain.xyz
Casino
casino.thehelixchain.xyz
Sports Betting
bet.thehelixchain.xyz
Documentation
docs.thehelixchain.xyz
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