Build on Moksha Testnet

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Try the Quick Start First

This guide is the manual version of the steps automated by the create-datadao CLI tool explained in the DataDAO Creator Quick Start.

This guide walks you through the minimum steps needed to spin up a working DataDAO on the Moksha Testnet.

Need help or have questions? Join the Vana Builders Discord to get support and connect with other developers.

What You’ll Build

Prerequisites

Install and configure these tools. Use Moksha Faucet to cover the gas fees.

Add Vana Testnet to Your Wallet

To use the Vana testnet (Moksha) from the browser, add it to your wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.):

Network Name:  Vana Moksha
RPC URL:       https://rpc.moksha.vana.org
Chain ID:      14800
Currency:      VANA
Explorer:      https://moksha.vanascan.io

Optional: Create a Vana Wallet

For this guide, you'll need a wallet with access to the address, private_key, and public_key to manage your DataDAO.

We recommend creating a fresh wallet to keep things clean and secure, especially since you'll need access to the private_key when deploying contracts.

Most wallet apps like MetaMask and Rabby don't let you export the public key — so we’ll use a simple dev tool to grab all three values upfront.

Quick Wallet Setup

1. Go to https://privatekeys.pw/keys/ethereum/random
2. Pick any random key from the list
3. Copy the:
   • Private key
   • Uncompressed public key (second row under "Public Keys" tab)

Save these values somewhere safe — you’ll use them in your .env and when registering your DataDAO.

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Testnet Only — Do Not Use in Production

This method is for quick testing. For production, use a securely generated wallet — like one from Vana CLI, a hardware wallet, or any trusted EVM-compatible tool.

Import into MetaMask

1. Click your account name → Add Account → Private Key
2. Paste the private key

Or Import into Rabby

1. Click your address → Add New Address → Import Private Key
2. Paste the same private key

Once imported, MetaMask or Rabby will automatically detect the wallet from the private key — and you’ll be able to copy the wallet address directly, just like any other wallet.

Your goal in this step is to have access to:

• address — your public-facing identity as DataDAO owner
• public_key — used for signing and verification
• private_key — required to deploy contracts

Fund Your Wallet with Testnet $VANA

To deploy your DataDAO, you’ll need some testnet $VANA. Here’s how to get it:

1. Go to the Vana Faucet
2. Paste your address into the input field
3. Click “Follow us on X” to unlock the faucet
4. Pass the CAPTCHA and click “Get 10 $VANA”

You’ll receive 10 $VANA on the Moksha testnet.

Confirm your balance

1. Visit moksha.vanascan.io
2. Paste your address into the search bar
3. Within ~1-2 minutes, you should see your balance update
4. Open the “Internal Transactions” tab to view the faucet transfer

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Tip

The faucet may take up to five minutes to send $VANA to your wallet.