# Blockchain Ethereum Developer HardHat Guide

### Ethereum development environment for professionals

[https://hardhat.org/](https://hardhat.org/)

Install HardHat

npm install hardhat

npx hardhat

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1662832880460/tK0yXztPI.png)

Install Open Zeppelin Dependencies

npm install @openzeppelin/contracts

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1662832881878/vPOUypSuT.png)

Compile

npx hardhat compile

npm install [**@nomiclabs/hardhat-etherscan**](https://hardhat.org/plugins/nomiclabs-hardhat-etherscan.html)

Deploy Test

npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js — network rinkeby

Verify Smart Contract

npx hardhat verify <Address>