Documentation

Everything you need to build on Shell Chain

Quickstart Guide

Get a local node running in 5 minutes

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Architecture

13 modular Rust crates, layered for clarity

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Native Account Abstraction

Protocol-level smart accounts, 32-byte native addresses, and 3-layer validation

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Post-Quantum Cryptography

Deep dive into Shell Chain's PQ security

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Smart Contract Guide

Deploy and interact with smart contracts

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JSON-RPC API

Complete API reference for developers

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Storage Profiles

Archive, full, and light node storage profiles

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Observability

Prometheus metrics, tracing, and health probes

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Testnet Operator Guide

Deploy and operate a testnet node

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Public Testnet

Network info, faucet, and MetaMask / Shella Wallet setup for Shell Testnet

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Consensus Details

WPoA engine, validator set, finality, slashing, and STARK proof challenges

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System Contracts

Native ValidatorRegistry and AccountManager system contracts

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Prover Guide

Run a STARK prover node and earn aggregation fees

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