Ethereum: Unable to deploy Transparent Proxy contract to Polygon mainnet with Hardhat

Ethereum: Unable to deploy transparent proxy contract on Polygon mainnet with Hardhat

As developers, we have all experienced the frustration of deploying smart contracts on different blockchains. In this article, we will explore why Ethereum is unable to deploy our transparent proxy contract on Polygon mainnet using Hardhat.

The Problem

Let’s dive into what could be causing the problem. When we deploy our contract on the testnet (Mumbai) with Hardhat, everything works fine. However, when we try to deploy it on Polygon mainnet, we encounter an error.

To isolate this issue, we will use a combination of debugging techniques and troubleshooting steps.

Step 1: Check Network Compatibility

First, let’s make sure our contract is compatible with the network we are trying to deploy to. We can use the network.show() function to display the current network we are targeting:

const network = await ethers.getNetwork();
console.log(network.name); // Output: Polygon

This confirms that we are targeting the Polygon mainnet.

Step 2: Verify the contract deployment configuration

Next, let’s verify that the contract deployment configuration is correct. We need to make sure that the target property in our contract’s Application Binary Interface (ABI) matches the network we are deploying to:

const TransparentProxyContract = await ethers.getContractFactory("TransparentProxyContract");
const deployConfig = {
target: { [network.name]: "Polygon" }
};

If the target property is not set correctly, the contract will not be deployed.

Step 3: Check Hardhat version and configuration

We will also check if our Hardhat version and configuration are compatible with Polygon mainnet. We can use the hardhat.config.js file to specify the network:

module.exports = {
// ... other configurations ...
networks: {
polygon: {
chainId: process.env.POLYGONChainId, // Set it using Polygon CLI command
gasPrice: 20,
blockNumber: 1000
}
},
};

Make sure to set the chainId property to the actual Polygon mainnet ID.

Step 4: Check for transaction errors

To confirm that our contract has been deployed successfully, we check for transaction errors:

const txHash = await TransparentProxyContract.deploy({
...deployConfig,
gasLimit: 2000000
});
console.log(txHash); // Output: hash of the deployment transaction

If we encounter error messages during the deployment process, this could indicate that our contract has not been deployed successfully.

Conclusion

After performing these steps, if you are still having trouble deploying your Transparent Proxy contract on Polygon mainnet with Hardhat, make sure that:

• Your contract deployment configuration matches your network

• You are using a compatible Hardhat version and configuration for Polygon mainnet

• Your transaction is successfully deployed

If none of these troubleshooting steps resolve the issue, please provide more details about your project configuration and deployment process and I will be happy to assist you further.

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