# Setup Environment

Before we start building smart contracts on Kite, its important to go over this section which is designed to help developers quickly set up all the critical tools required for building on the Kite blockchain. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps into Web3 development or an experienced EVM builder looking to dive into advanced integrations, this guide provides the tools, resources, and best practices you need to succeed. Kite AI is EVM-compatible, meaning you can leverage familiar tools like MetaMask, Hardhat, and Remix while exploring novel AI use cases on Kite protocol.

## Kite metamask settings

* Testnet -
  * Chain name: KiteAI Testnet
  * Default RPC URL - <https://rpc-testnet.gokite.ai/>
  * Chain ID: 2368
  * Token: KITE
  * Block Explorer URL - <https://testnet.kitescan.ai/>

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* Mainnet -
  * Chain name: KiteAI Mainnet
  * Default RPC URL - <https://rpc.gokite.ai/>
  * Chain ID: 2366
  * Token: KITE
  * Block Explorer URL - <https://kitescan.ai/>

### RPC endpoint

* Testnet - <https://rpc-testnet.gokite.ai/>
* Mainnet - <https://rpc.gokite.ai/>

### Monitoring and Debugging

* Kite Explorer
  * Testnet - <https://testnet.kitescan.ai/>
  * Mainnet - <https://kitescan.ai/>

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### Faucet

* Testnet - <https://faucet.gokite.ai>

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### Kite smart contracts

After the setting up these tools, switch your metamask to Kite-Testnet chain and then move to the next section and build your first smart contract on Kite blockchain. Follow the tutorial on the next page or click on this link to get started : [Kite AI smart-contracts](https://github.com/gokite-ai/zetta-contracts/tree/develop/examples)


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