Tokenization on Gnosis

What is Tokenization

Tokenization is a process of creating digital representations of various assets on a blockchain. These assets can be physical, such as real estate or art, financial, such as stocks or bonds, or intangible, such as intellectual property or data. The assets are represented in the form of digital tokens that can be traded, verified, and secured on a decentralized network. Tokens can be fungible or non-fungible, depending on their design and function. Tokenization is part of Web3, which aims to make online space more open, transparent, and democratic.

Gnosis as tokenization platform

What is Gnosis

Gnosis is an Ethereum-based blockchain that enables decentralized and non-custodial trading of cryptocurrencies. It allows users to create and trade customized ERC-20 tokens. Gnosis Chain is one of the first Ethereum sidechains and has stayed true to its values. By allowing contributors around the globe to easily run a node, Gnosis Chain is secured by over 140k validators. Its diverse validator set and the community governance ensure Gnosis Chain remains credibly neutral at a much lower price point than mainnet. The Gnosis Chain provides significantly low fees and faster speeds in the Ethereum network due to its EVM compatibility that harnesses scalability. With Gnosis, users have full control over their funds and don’t need to rely on a central exchange. Additionally, Gnosis offers trustless bridges to mainnet soon.

Benefits of Gnosis

Decentralized and non-custodial trading: Gnosis enables decentralized and non-custodial trading of cryptocurrencies, allowing users to have full control over their funds and not rely on a central exchange.
Customized ERC-20 tokens: Gnosis allows users to create and trade customized ERC-20 tokens.
Low fees and faster speeds: Gnosis Chain provides significantly low fees and faster speeds in the Ethereum network due to its EVM compatibility that harnesses scalability.
Diverse validator set: Gnosis Chain is secured by over 140k validators, ensuring it remains credibly neutral at a much lower price point than mainnet.
Trustless bridges to mainnet soon: Gnosis offers trustless bridges to mainnet soon.

Create a token on Gnosis

There are multiple ways to create and deploy a token on Gnosis. The easiest one is to use a software such as the Cryptix Tokenlaunchpad. The benefits of using such a software are:

Easy creation and deployment of tokens: You can configure and deploy tokens, even if you don’t know about Solidity, Vyper or any other programming language.
Browser Wallet Integration: Deployment will be done via a browser wallet (e.g. Metamask). This allows to deploy tokens with your preferred hardware wallet as e.g. Metamask support Ledger, Trezor, Lattice and others.
Predefined Token Features and Networks: The Token Launchpad supports multiple networks and different Token Standards such as ERC-20 or ERC-1400.
Speed: Creation and deployment can be done in less than a minute.
Secure Smart Contracts: The Tokens created via the Tokenlaunchpad are implemented in a secure way and according to industry standards.

Another way is to develop your own token using Solidity and a development environment such as hardhat. The benefits of this method are:

Flexibility: You have full control of the smart contract and therefore, you can implement every type of token and functionality you need.
Automation: Using a coded deployment also allows you to deploy multiple different tokens in a row or do any other automation you need.

Create a Token on Gnosis using Cryptix Tokenlaunchpad

In order to deploy a token via https://app.tokenlaunchpad.eu/ you need to have a browser wallet (e.g. Metamask: https://metamask.io/) installed in your browser with some funds on it. The Tokenlaunchpad also supports testnets which you can use for testing and demo purposes. If you need funds for a testnet, just search for “Gnosis Faucet”. To deploy the token, follow these 4 simple steps:

Choose Gnosis as the Blockchain network and click Connect.
Pick the token type, opting for either a Generic ERC-20 token or an ERC-1400 security token.
Provide the necessary details in the token parameters form.
Initiate the deployment process and authenticate the transaction through Metamask by signing it.

Create a Token on Gnosis using Hardhat

Prerequisites:

Node.js (version 12.x or higher): Install it from here.
A code editor like Visual Studio Code: Get it from here.

Creation Step-by-Step:

Create a new directory e.g. ‘my-token’, navigate to the new directory and run npm init -y
Install required packages using npm install --save-dev hardhat @nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox @openzeppelin/contracts
Run npx hardhat init to set up a new hardhat project and select “Create an empty hardhat.config.js”.
Modify the hardhat.config.js file to include the necessary plugins and configurations as below and fill in your private keys.

				
					require('@nomicfoundation/hardhat-ethers'); 
module.exports = {
  solidity: {
    version: '0.8.20',
  },
  networks: {
    mainnet: {
      url: 'https://rpc.gnosischain.com',
      accounts: ['0xYOUR_PRIVATE_KEY'],
      gasPrice: 20000000000, // 20 Gwei   
    },
    testnet: {
      url: 'https://rpc.chiadochain.net',
      accounts: ['0xYOUR_PRIVATE_KEY'],
      gasPrice: 20000000000, // 20 Gwei
    },
  },
};

Create a new directory with the name contracts, and in it, a new Solidity file, e.g., MyToken.sol and paste the below code into it.

				
					// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.20;

import "@openzeppelin/contracts/token/ERC20/ERC20.sol";

contract MyToken is ERC20 {
    constructor(uint256 initialSupply) ERC20("MyToken", "MTK") {
        _mint(msg.sender, initialSupply * 10**18);
    }
}

Run npx hardhat compile to compile the smart contract.
Create a deployment script (e.g., deploy.js) in a new directory called scripts and paste the below code into it.

				
					async function main() {
  const [deployer] = await ethers.getSigners();
  console.log("Deploying contracts with the account:", deployer.address);

  const MyToken = await ethers.getContractFactory("MyToken");
  const token = await MyToken.deploy(1000000); // Deploy with an initial supply of 1,000,000 tokens

  console.log("Token deployed to:", token.address);
}

main()
  .then(() => process.exit(0))
  .catch((error) => {
    console.error(error);
    process.exit(1);
  });

Execute the deployment script using npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network testnet to deploy and create your token on the Gnosis test network.
Check if everything is correct. If your token is ready to release, execute: npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network mainnet

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