Scroll zkEVM Guide for Newbies: A Beginner's Guide to Interacting with L2 Dapps

This article will introduce newbies to how to start using Scroll zkEVM and interact with Ethereum L2 Dapps. The skills learned here can be applied to other layer two networks. We will take an on-chain Tic-Tac-Toe game running on the Scroll L2 network as an example.

Preparation: Install a Cryptocurrency Wallet

If you already have a cryptocurrency wallet, you can skip this step. Otherwise, please install a suitable wallet application according to your device.

Step 1: Set up Scroll L2 Testnet and Goerli Testnet

Scroll zkEVM has currently launched its alpha testnet, which is a layer two network compatible with EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine). This means that smart contracts written for Ethereum can be directly deployed on Scroll zkEVM. The Scroll L2 alpha testnet is currently connected to the Goerli testnet of Ethereum L1.

You can add the Scroll L2 network and the Goerli network to your wallet according to the official instructions.

Step 2: Get Goerli Test ETH

After setting up the network, you need to get some Goerli ETH from a faucet. There are multiple faucets to choose from, each with different methods of obtaining and quantity limits. You can select the appropriate faucet based on your needs.

Step 3: Bridge ETH from Goerli to Scroll L2

After obtaining enough Goerli ETH, the next step is to bridge a portion of the ETH to the Scroll L2 testnet. You can complete this operation using the official bridging interface. Note that the bridging process may take some time to complete.

Step 4: Experience the On-Chain Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Now you can start experiencing the on-chain Tic-Tac-Toe game. Connect your wallet to the game page and create a new game. You need to add another player's address, or you can use your own second wallet address as the opponent.

After selecting the created game, you can start playing tic-tac-toe on the chain. This game also has an interesting feature: if you make a mistake at any step or do not want to lose the game, you can reset the game at any time.

Step 5 (Optional): Explore other Dapps on Scroll L2

If you want to try more Dapps and games on Scroll, you can check the relevant resource page, which lists many applications available for testing.

By following these steps, you can start exploring the world of Scroll zkEVM and L2 Dapps. As technology continues to evolve, we look forward to seeing more innovative applications emerge on this platform.