Learn how to integrate Ethereum into Starship to simplify multi-chain deployments.

Integrating Ethereum into Starship: Simplifying Multi-Chain Deployments

# Integrating Ethereum into Starship: Simplifying Multi-Chain Deployments

At Hyperweb, our mission is to streamline blockchain development, making it more accessible and efficient for developers worldwide. With the introduction of Ethereum support in Starship, our unified development and testing environment, we've taken a significant step towards this goal. Now, you can deploy Ethereum networks alongside Cosmos chains using a single configuration file and command, simplifying the process of multi-chain testing and development.

## Simplified Ethereum Deployment with Starship

Deploying an Ethereum network traditionally involves setting up both execution and consensus layers, which can be complex and time-consuming. Starship abstracts this complexity, allowing you to define your Ethereum chain configuration in a straightforward YAML file.

### Example Ethereum Chain Configuration:

```yaml
name: starship-eth-devnet
version: 1.7.0

chains:
  - id: 1337
    name: ethereum
    numValidators: 1
    ports:
      rest: 8545
      rpc: 8551
```

In this setup, Starship automatically provisions:

- **Geth Client**: Manages the Ethereum execution layer, handling transactions and smart contract operations.
- **Prysm Client**: Oversees the consensus layer, ensuring network consensus through Ethereum's Proof-of-Stake mechanism.
- **Prysm Validator Node**: Participates in block validation, maintaining network integrity.

## Running the Ethereum Chain

With the configuration in place, deploying your Ethereum network is as simple as:

1. Install the Starship CLI:
```bash
npm install -g @starship-ci/cli
```

2. Start the Network:
```bash
starship start --config config.yaml
```

3. Stop the Network:
```bash
starship stop --config config.yaml
```

This streamlined process eliminates manual setup, enabling rapid deployment and testing.

## Customizing Resource Allocations

Starship allows you to fine-tune resource allocations to optimize performance:

```yaml
chains:
  - id: 1337
    name: ethereum
    numValidators: 1
    ports:
      rest: 8545
      rpc: 8551
    resources:
      cpu: "200m"
      memory: "200Mi"
```

This flexibility ensures that your deployments are tailored to your infrastructure requirements.

## Multi-Chain Deployments: Ethereum and Cosmos

Starship's versatility extends beyond single-chain deployments. You can concurrently deploy Ethereum alongside Cosmos-based chains, complete with inter-chain relayers and explorers.

### Example Multi-Chain Configuration:

```yaml
name: starship-multichain-devnet
version: 1.7.0

chains:
  - id: 1337
    name: ethereum
    numValidators: 1
    ports:
      rest: 8545
      rpc: 8551
    resources:
      cpu: "500m"
      memory: "512Mi"

  - id: osmosis-1
    name: osmosis
    numValidators: 2
    ports:
      rest: 1313
      rpc: 26653
      exposer: 38083
      faucet: 8001

  - id: cosmoshub-4
    name: cosmoshub
    numValidators: 2
    faucet:
      enabled: false
    ports:
      rest: 1317
      rpc: 26657
      exposer: 38087

relayers:
  - name: osmos-cosmos
    type: hermes
    replicas: 1
    chains:
      - osmosis-1
      - cosmoshub-4
    config:
      global:
        log_level: "error"
      rest:
        enabled: true
      telemetry:
        enabled: false
      event_source:
        mode: pull
    ports:
      rest: 3000
      exposer: 3002

explorer:
  enabled: true
  ports:
    rest: 8080
  resources:
    cpu: 1
    memory: 1Gi

registry:
  enabled: true
  ports:
    rest: 8081
    grpc: 9091
```

In this configuration, Starship sets up:

- **Ethereum Chain**: As previously detailed.
- **Osmosis and Cosmos Hub Chains**: Two Cosmos-based networks, each with two validators.
- **Hermes Relayer**: Facilitates inter-chain communication between Osmosis and Cosmos Hub.
- **Blockchain Explorer**: Provides a unified interface to monitor and interact with the deployed networks.

## Conclusion

By integrating Ethereum support into Starship, Hyperweb continues to enhance the developer experience, promoting interoperability and simplifying the complexities of multi-chain deployments. Whether you're developing decentralized applications or testing cross-chain functionalities, Starship offers a cohesive and efficient environment to accelerate your blockchain projects.

Explore the possibilities with Starship and streamline your blockchain development journey. 