> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bloxchain.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bloxchain.app/developers/deployment.md).

# Deployment

Use this guide when you deploy or extend **Account-pattern** contracts with the open-source Bloxchain Protocol.

**Mainnet:** Deploy only from a **tagged audited** [**Protocol release**](https://github.com/PracticalParticle/Bloxchain-Protocol/releases). Complete [Production readiness](/developers/production-readiness.md) before moving real value on-chain.

## Recommended order

1. [Core concepts](/introduction/protocol-basics.md) — behavioral model on-site
2. [Protocol overview](/introduction/what-is-bloxchain.md) — stack and [audit status](/security/audit-status.md)
3. On GitHub (authoritative commands):
   * [Repository README](https://github.com/PracticalParticle/Bloxchain-Protocol/blob/99beac2d6e6d7567c23b25cecaf6f4053f31c987/README.md) — compile, deploy foundation, `npm run create-wallet`
   * [Account pattern](/protocol/account-pattern.md) — composition of SecureOwnable, RuntimeRBAC, GuardController
   * [Protocol getting started](/protocol/getting-started.md) — initializer checklist
4. [Protocol specification](/protocol/protocol.md) — GitHub topic index
5. Configure policy before go-live: [Configure policy overview](/platform-bloxchain.app/overview-1.md) (app) or [Runtime RBAC](/protocol/runtime-rbac.md) / [Guard controller](/protocol/guard-controller.md)

## Quick tasks (GitHub)

| Task                             | Document                                                                                                                                             |
| -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Dev setup and compile            | [README](https://github.com/PracticalParticle/Bloxchain-Protocol/blob/99beac2d6e6d7567c23b25cecaf6f4053f31c987/README.md)                            |
| Deploy foundation + CopyBlox     | [README — Deployment](https://github.com/PracticalParticle/Bloxchain-Protocol/blob/99beac2d6e6d7567c23b25cecaf6f4053f31c987/README.md)               |
| Create wallet clone              | `npm run create-wallet` in [README](https://github.com/PracticalParticle/Bloxchain-Protocol/blob/99beac2d6e6d7567c23b25cecaf6f4053f31c987/README.md) |
| Configure RBAC                   | [Runtime RBAC](/protocol/runtime-rbac.md)                                                                                                            |
| Register operations / allowlists | [Guard controller](/protocol/guard-controller.md)                                                                                                    |

Testnet: deploy on Sepolia, then operate via [bloxchain.app](/platform-bloxchain.app/start.md) or the [SDK](/getting-started/quickstart.md). See [Networks](/resources/glossary.md#networks).

## Immutable vs upgradeable

| Path                                 | Upgradeable?                                          | Who operates it                                       |
| ------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Official CopyBlox / App Explorer** | **No** — EIP-1167 clone fixed to an implementation    | Tagged Protocol releases + official factory addresses |
| **Custom factory (your deploy)**     | **Optional** — UUPS / transparent proxy if you choose | Your team — proxy admin and upgrades are your risk    |

**Immutable clones:** bug fixes require a **new deployment** (new address), not an in-place upgrade. See [Migrating to a new contract](/platform-bloxchain.app/recovery.md#migrating-to-a-new-contract).

**Custom upgradeable proxies:** follow [Protocol getting started — proxy runbook](/protocol/getting-started.md#2-proxy-deploy-runbook-atomic-initialize); treat upgrade admin as tier-0 custody.

## Next steps

* [Production readiness](/developers/production-readiness.md)
* [Protocol specification](/protocol/protocol.md)
* [Open source](/resources/license.md)


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