Launch a DataDAO in 30 Minutes

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

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What You’ll Build

Component	Purpose
VRC-20 Token Contract	Represents dataset value for trading and rewards.
DataDAO Contract	Manages data uploads and interactions onchain.
Proof-of-Contribution (PoC)	Validates data authenticity using the Satya network.
Refiner + Schema	Structures data for querying, ensuring VRC-15 compliance.
Contributor UI	A React app for contributing the data.

Prerequisites

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

Tool	Version	Install Instructions
Node.js	20+	`brew install node` or Node.js
Docker	Latest	Docker Desktop
Python	3+	`brew install python`
Poetry	Latest	`pip install poetry`
Github Account		Sign up →
Pinata Account		Sign up →

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/

Fund Your Wallet with Testnet $VANA

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

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

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

Confirm your balance

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

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

What You’ll Build

Prerequisites

Add Vana Testnet to Your Wallet

Fund Your Wallet with Testnet $VANA

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