How to Create and Transfer Your TRC-20 Token in 5 Minutes

TrustNote is a DAG-based distributed ledger platform designed for the tokenized economy. It enables developers to create, issue, and manage tokens or digital assets quickly and efficiently.

With the release of TrustNote’s TRC-20 token specification, we’ve provided a JavaScript sample code to demonstrate how to:

• Create a TRC-20 compatible token
• Transfer assets
• Check balances on TrustNote’s testnet

This guide walks you through the process step by step—modify a few lines of code, and you’ll have your own token ready in minutes.

Requirements

1. Ubuntu 16.0.4

• A non-root user account with sudo privileges.

2. Node.js 8

• Verify installation with node -v.
• Install via Node.js official guide if needed.

Step 1: Install the Sample Code

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/trustnote/trustnote-token.git

Install dependencies:

cd trustnote-token  
npm install

Note: Installation time varies based on network speed.

Step 2: Configure for Testnet

1. Navigate to:

   trustnote-token/node_modules/trustnote-common/constants.js

2. Locate GENESIS_UNIT (line 13) and replace the value with:

   MtzrZeOHHjqVZheuLylf0DX7zhp10nBsQX5e/+cA3PQ=

Step 3: Sync Your Node

Start the service:

node start.js

• Press Enter for default prompts.

• Monitor sync status via:

  tail -f [log-file-path]

Tip: Sync may take 15+ minutes. Your wallet address is saved in address.json.

Step 4: Get TTT Test Notes

1. Copy your address from address.json.
2. Visit TrustNote Token Faucet, paste your address, and request test notes.
3. Check balance on the testnet explorer.

⚠️ Note: TTT Test Notes work only on testnet.

Step 5: Issue Your Token

1. Edit create_asset.js (line 14) to adjust token supply:

   cap: 1000000000000 // Default: 1 trillion

2. Run:

   node create_asset.js

3. Verify issuance via asset.json and the testnet explorer.

Step 6: Transfer Tokens

1. Update transfer_asset.js (line 11):

   • Replace TokenID with your token’s ID.
   • Adjust transfer amount (e.g., 80 units).

2. Execute:

   node transfer_asset.js

3. Confirm the transfer by checking the destination address (LDFEZ5TWE4XW4NUAUQHCMEPEQV7NAX6X) on the explorer.

FAQs

Q1: Can I use this token on TrustNote’s mainnet?

A: No. This guide uses testnet-only TTT Notes.

Q2: How do I change the token name/symbol?

A: Modify name and symbol fields in create_asset.js.

Q3: What’s the transaction fee?

A: Testnet transactions are fee-free. Mainnet fees require real TTT Notes.

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Next Steps

• Test token functionalities thoroughly.
• Deploy to mainnet with real TTT Notes.
• Integrate tokens into dApps or exchanges.

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