Deploying a Semantic Soulbound Token (SBT) on a next-generation blockchain testnet is no longer a distant dream—it's a reality today. With Relation now integrated into OKX’s X1 Testnet, developers and Web3 enthusiasts can build, test, and launch innovative social identity solutions with ease. This guide walks you through every step of deploying Relation’s semantic SBT on the X1 Testnet, from setup to post-deployment validation.
Whether you're building decentralized communities, reputation systems, or credentialing platforms, this process unlocks powerful tools for on-chain identity and relationship mapping. Let’s dive in.
Preparation: Set Up Your Environment
Before deploying your SBT, ensure your development environment is ready. This section covers test token acquisition and network configuration.
1. Get X1 Testnet Tokens via Faucet
To interact with the X1 Testnet, you’ll need test OKB tokens. There are two ways to obtain them:
Option A: Mint OKB on Sepolia and Bridge to X1
- Visit the Sepolia faucet and request 0.5 Sepolia ETH per day using your Alchemy account.
- Use the Sepolia ETH to mint test OKB tokens.
- Bridge the minted OKB to the X1 Testnet using the OKX X1 faucet portal.
Option B: Direct OKB Claim on X1 (Limited Supply)
- Access the X1 direct faucet.
- Each wallet can claim up to 0.2 OKB per day.
These tokens cover gas fees for contract deployment and interactions—make sure your wallet has enough balance before proceeding.
2. Configure X1 Testnet in Your Wallet
If your wallet doesn’t auto-detect X1 Testnet, manually add it with these settings:
- Network Name: X1 Testnet
- RPC URL:
https://x1testrpc.okx.com - Chain ID: 195
- Currency Symbol: OKB
- Block Explorer (Optional): https://www.oklink.com/x1-test
Once configured, connect your wallet to the X1 Testnet within any decentralized application interface.
Step-by-Step Deployment Guide
With your environment ready, it’s time to deploy your semantic SBT.
Step 1: Access Mint Tools
Navigate to the SBT Deployment Mint Tools and switch your wallet network to X1 Testnet. This ensures all transactions occur on the correct chain.
You’ll see an intuitive dashboard designed for fast SBT creation—perfect for both beginners and advanced users.
Step 2: Create a New SBT Contract
Under “Create New SBT Contract,” select the Free Mint option. This allows anyone (or just you) to mint tokens without payment, ideal for testing and community distribution.
This step initializes the core logic of your SBT, including immutability and soulbound properties—tokens that cannot be transferred, representing credentials, achievements, or affiliations.
Step 3: Deploy the Contracts
Click the two deployment buttons:
- SBT Contract
- Verification Contract
Both must be deployed together to enable full functionality, including attestation verification and data integrity checks.
Wait for transaction confirmation. Once complete, you’ll receive your contract address—copy and save it securely.
Step 4: Initialize the SBT Contract
Now that your contract is live, initialize it by setting key metadata:
- Contract Name: Choose a unique name (e.g., TestSBT).
- Contract Symbol: A short identifier (e.g., TSB).
- baseURI: Critical field—determines where token metadata (like images) is hosted.
- schemaURI, className, predicate: Leave as default unless custom logic is needed.
💡 The baseURI defines how off-chain data (like profile pictures or badges) links to your SBT. Getting this right ensures your tokens display correctly across platforms.How to Generate baseURI
Use Relation’s official tool:
- Go to the baseURI generator.
- Upload your image file (PNG, JPG, etc.).
- Wait a moment—the tool returns a ready-to-use baseURI string.
Paste this URI into the initialization form and confirm the transaction.
Step 5: Define the Object
Enter an object name that represents what your SBT signifies—such as Token2049, CommunityMember, or EventAttendee. This helps categorize and filter SBTs in analytics tools like Soulscan.
This field enhances semantic meaning—making your SBT machine-readable and context-aware within Relation’s ecosystem.
Step 6 & 7: Enable Free Minting and Mint Your First SBT
After initialization:
- Click “Set Free” to allow cost-free minting.
- In the minting section, enter your own wallet address.
- Click “Mint” to receive your first SBT.
This final minting step is essential—not just for ownership, but for ensuring visibility in Soulscan, Relation’s identity explorer.
✅ Congratulations! Your semantic SBT is now live on X1 Testnet.
Post-Deployment: Verify and Explore
After deployment, take these steps to validate success and explore next actions.
Verify on Soulscan
Visit Soulscan and search your wallet address or contract ID. If everything went smoothly, your newly minted SBT should appear with full metadata—including image, name, and object type.
Soulscan enables transparent identity tracking and relationship mapping—key features for future decentralized social protocols.
Explore SBT Bazaar
Head over to the SBT Bazaar to discover other deployed tokens, inspect contract patterns, or list your own for community use.
This marketplace fosters collaboration, reuse, and standardization across Web3 social layers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is a semantic SBT?
A: A semantic SBT encodes not just identity but meaning—using structured data schemas to represent relationships, credentials, or roles in a machine-readable format. Unlike standard NFTs, they’re non-transferable and tied to a user’s digital soul.
Q: Why use X1 Testnet for SBT deployment?
A: X1 offers high throughput, low latency, and seamless Ethereum compatibility—making it ideal for testing complex social contracts before mainnet launch.
Q: Can I upgrade my deployed SBT contract?
A: No—SBT contracts are immutable once deployed for security and trust reasons. However, you can deploy new versions with updated logic.
Q: Is there a cost to deploy on X1 Testnet?
A: Only gas fees in test OKB, which are obtained free via faucet. No real funds are required.
Q: How does baseURI affect my SBT?
A: It links your token to off-chain data like JSON files containing name, description, and image. Incorrect baseURI means missing or broken metadata.
Q: What happens after X1 launches its mainnet?
A: Assets and contracts from testnet can often be migrated or re-deployed on mainnet—with potential incentives for early adopters.
About Relation
Relation is pioneering a decentralized social graph protocol that encodes human relationships natively on-chain. By leveraging semantic technologies and soulbound tokens, it enables Web3 communities to build trustless, privacy-preserving ecosystems where users retain full sovereignty over their data and connections.
From DAO membership to event verification and reputation scoring, Relation powers the next generation of community-owned digital economies.
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By following this guide, you’ve taken a critical step toward shaping the future of decentralized identity. As X1 moves toward mainnet, early experimentation today positions you at the forefront of innovation tomorrow.