Installation

Admins Only

Set up your development environment for building on HOT Network. This page is restricted to administrators only.

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
Required for Next.js development
pnpm
Package manager (v10.22.0+)
Solana Wallet
Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack

Clone Repository

git clone https://github.com/hot-network/hot-content-creator-platform.git

cd hot-content-creator-platform

Install Dependencies

pnpm install

Run Development Server

pnpm dev

Open http://localhost:3000 to view your application.

Environment Variables

Configure your .env.local file with the required variables. Contact the team for specific values.

Required variables:

DATABASE_URL
NEXT_PUBLIC_SOLANA_NETWORK
NEXT_PUBLIC_SOLANA_RPC_URL
NEXT_PUBLIC_HOT_MINT_ADDRESS
BETTER_AUTH_URL
RESEND_API_KEY

Note: Add these variables in the Vars section of your Vercel project settings.

Developers

HOT Network is built for developers who want to expand and innovate in the creator economy. The platform is fully modular, open-source, and optimized for rapid feature development.

Next.js + TypeScript developer environment
Solana Web3 integration and token utilities
Modular content, tipping, and payout systems
Open API for extending platform capabilities
Secure authentication using BetterAuth

Contributors

HOT Network is community-powered. Developers, designers, researchers, creators, and supporters all contribute to making the ecosystem stronger.

Submit pull requests and improvements
Fix bugs or optimize performance
Enhance documentation and developer guides
Design UI/UX improvements
Participate in issue discussions and feature proposals

Top contributors gain early access to features, recognition in the repository, and future contributor rewards.