Development Environment Setup

Pera Wallet: Setup and Basic Usage

Step 1: Pera Wallet Installation (Mobile Example)

• Go to your smartphone's app store (App Store for iOS, Google Play Store for Android). Search for "Pera Algo Wallet" or "Pera Wallet."
• Find the official Pera Wallet app and install it.
• Once installed, open the application.
• Here is the link: https://perawallet.app/

Step 2: Creating a New Algorand Account

• When you open the Pera Wallet app, select the "Create a new account" option.
• The application will display a 25-word mnemonic phrase (secret recovery phrase).
• CRITICALLY IMPORTANT: These 25 words are the only backup for your account. Store them in the correct order and in a secure offline location (e.g., written on paper). Never share them with anyone. If you lose these words or they fall into the wrong hands, you will lose access to all assets in your account.
• Carefully complete the verification step to confirm you have backed up your phrase.
• You can then name your account (optional) and set up biometric (fingerprint, face recognition) or PIN protection if desired.

Step 3: Switching to Testnet and Obtaining Test ALGOs

For development and testing, we will use the Testnet to avoid spending real ALGOs.

To switch from MainNet to Testnet in Pera Wallet, follow these steps:

• Open Settings from the Pera Wallet main screen.
• Go to Developer Settings → Node Settings.
• Select Testnet as your network.

Once you switch to Testnet, the “Algorand Dispenser” option will automatically become available within the app.

To fund your Testnet account:

• From the Pera Wallet interface, tap on Algorand Dispenser (visible only in Testnet mode).
• Request Test ALGOs you do not need to open an external browser or leave the app.

The Test ALGOs should appear in your Pera Wallet Testnet account shortly.

Step 4: Basic Operations with Pera Wallet

Adding/Viewing ASAs (Algorand Standard Assets):

• You can manage ASAs created on Testnet or sent to you in the "Assets" section.
• To view a specific ASA in your wallet, your account must first "opt-in" (agree to receive) that ASA.

Required Tools

Before starting with smart contract development on Algorand using AlgoKit, make sure the following tools are installed on your system:

• Python (version 3.12 or higher)
• pipx
• Git
• Docker
• VS Code (Recommended)