Deploy a production chain: an overview
It is highly recommended to work with a Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider if you intend to deploy a production chain. You can find a list of RaaS providers here.
Deploying new Orbit chains is done through a RollupCreator contract that processes the creation of the needed contracts and sends the initialization messages from the parent chain to the newly created Orbit chain. To assist with these operations, the Orbit SDK contains a series of tools and scripts that help create and manage your chain(s). Its capabilities include:
- Configuration and deployment of your Orbit chain's core contracts
- Configuration and deployment of the chain's TokenBridge contracts
- Initialization of your chain and management of its configuration post-deployment
This overview describes the process for creating a new Orbit chain, with each step linking to the appropriate guide to follow. You'll find guides to use the Orbit SDK for deploying a new chain, configuring your node, initializing your chain's configuration, and creating a token bridge.
It is recommended to use the Orbit SDK when deploying new chains and performing chain owner actions.
1. Select a chain type
There are three types of Orbit chains. Review the following table to determine which type best fits your needs:
| Chain type | Description | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Rollup | Offers Ethereum-grade security by batching, compressing, and posting data to the parent chain, similarly to Arbitrum One. | Ideal for applications that require high security guarantees. |
| AnyTrust | Implements the AnyTrust protocol, relying on an external Data Availability Committee (DAC) to store data and provide it on-demand, effectively using it as its Data Availability (DA) layer. | Suitable for applications that require lower transaction fees. |
| Custom gas token | An AnyTrust Orbit chain with the ability to specify a custom ERC-20 gas token. | Ideal for applications that require custom gas fee tokens and lower transaction fees. |
2. Deploy your chain
After selecting a chain type, you can follow the corresponding guide to deploy your chain:
3. Configure your Orbit chain's node
Once the chain is deployed, you'll need to craft the configuration to run its node. To learn how, visit Configure your Orbit chain's node.
4. Deploy your Orbit chain's token bridge
Your Orbit chain's token bridge contracts allow ERC-20 tokens to move between your Orbit chain and its underlying parent chain. Read Deploy your Orbit chain's token bridge to learn how to set up your bridge.
5. Configure your Orbit chain
Lastly, your chain has multiple parameters that you might want to configure. Configure your Orbit chain walks you through each of these parameters.