Getting Started (Advanced)

The XION ecosystem is built to support both beginner-friendly onboarding and advanced development workflows. While the Zero to App in 5 Minutes guides are great for spinning up a basic App quickly, we understand that some developers need more flexibility and control.

This section was created specifically for:

• Developers who need to write their own CosmWasm smart contracts from scratch.

• Teams building custom frontends that deeply integrate with the XION blockchain.

What You'll Find Here

In this section, you'll find foundational guides for serious builders:

• Set Up Local Environment: Get all the tools you need to compile, deploy, and test smart contracts locally.

• Your First Contract: Learn how to write, compile, deploy, and interact with a custom smart contract on XION.

• Gasless UX & Permission Grants: Deep dive into XION’s signature gasless UX powered by treasury contracts and permission grants.

• App Development: A comprehensive guide to building and wiring up a frontend to your deployed contracts, giving you full control over the user experience.