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Getting Started

Set up your development environment and learn HCS fundamentals

2 of 2 available

Setup Your Environment

Setup

Configure your development environment with Node.js, create a Hedera testnet account, and install the Standards SDK.

beginner

10 min

Submit Your First HCS Message

HCS Basics

Learn HCS fundamentals by creating topics, submitting messages, and subscribing to real-time updates.

beginner

15 min

Inscriptions & Storage

Store data permanently on Hedera using HCS inscriptions

2 of 2 available

Inscribe Your First File

HCS-1

Store any file permanently on Hedera using HCS inscriptions. Learn chunking, verification, and retrieval.

beginner

20 min

Create NFT with Inscriptions

HCS-5

Build fully on-chain NFTs (Hashinals) where both image and metadata are stored permanently on Hedera.

30 min

Registries & Discovery

Build decentralized registries for data organization

0 of 2 available

Create Your First Registry

HCS-2

Build a decentralized registry using HCS-2 for organizing and discovering on-chain data.

25 min

Build a Name Service

HCS-2

Create a decentralized naming system similar to ENS using HCS registries.

advanced

45 min

AI Agents

Deploy autonomous agents on the Hedera network

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Deploy Your First Agent

HCS-10

Create an autonomous AI agent that can communicate through HCS using the OpenConvAI standard.

30 min

Agent-to-Agent Messaging

HCS-10

Enable secure, verifiable communication between AI agents on the Hedera network.

advanced

40 min

Points & Rewards

Implement auditable points and reward systems

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Deploy Points System

HCS-20

Create an auditable points system using HCS-20 for transparent reward distribution.

25 min

Build Rewards Program

HCS-20

Implement a complete loyalty program with point minting, transfers, and redemption.

advanced

50 min