To deploy the Runes smart contract using Remix IDE, follow the steps below:

### **Step 1: Access Remix IDE**

1. Open your web browser and go to [Remix IDE](https://remix.ethereum.org/#lang=en&optimize=false&runs=200&evmVersion=null&version=soljson-v0.8.26+commit.8a97fa7a.js).

### **Step 2: Create a New File**

<img src="/img/resources/runes/Remix-create-new-file.png"/>

1. In the Remix IDE, navigate to the **File Explorer** (the first icon on the left sidebar).  
2. Click on the **file** icon to create a new file.  
3. Name the file `RuneToken.sol`.

### **Step 3: Copy and Paste the Smart Contract**

1. Locate the `RuneToken.sol` file from the RSK-RUNES repository under the contracts folder

<img src="/img/resources/runes/Copy-and-Paste -the-Smart-Contract.png"/>

2. Open the `RuneToken.sol` file and copy the entire smart contract code.  
3. Paste the copied code into the newly created `RuneToken.sol` file in Remix IDE.

<img src="/img/resources/runes/Paste-RemixIDE.png"/>

4. Click on the **Save** icon (the disk icon) to save the file.

### 

### **Step 4: Compile the Smart Contract**

<img src="/img/resources/runes/Compile-the-Smart-Contract.png"/>

1. Go to the **Solidity Compiler** tab (the third icon in the left sidebar).  
2. Make sure the compiler version matches `0.8.26`. If not, select the correct version from the dropdown menu.  
3. Click on the **Compile RuneToken.sol** button. A green check icon inside a circle will appear, indicating that the compilation was successful.

### **Step 5: Deploy the Smart Contract**

<img src="/img/resources/runes/Deploy-the-Smart-Contract.png"/>

1. Navigate to the **Deploy & Run Transactions** tab (the fourth icon in the left sidebar).  
2. Under **Environment**, select **Remix VM**  
3. In the **Account** dropdown, copy the first address by clicking the icon next to it.  
4. Paste the copied address into the **Deploy** input field.  
5. Click the **Deploy** button.

### **Step 6: Copy the Smart Contract Address**

<img src="/img/resources/runes/Copy-the-Smart-Contract-Address.png"/>

1. After deployment, scroll down to see the **Deployed Contracts** section.  
2. You will find the generated smart contract address listed there. Copy this address for your records.

### **Alternative Method to Copy the Contract Address**

1. Alternatively, you can also copy the contract address from the **Transaction Receipt** that appears after deployment.  
2. Look for the contract address in the receipt and copy it as well.