Deployment and Testing

To deploy and test the Telegram bot, follow these steps:

Deployment

1. Set Environment Variables:

   • Create a .env file in the project root.

   • Add the necessary variables such as TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN, ETH_RPC_SEPOLIA, etc.

2. Deploy to a Cloud Platform:

   • Choose a cloud service like Heroku, Vercel, or any platform that supports Node.js.

   • Deploy the bot along with the Express server.

3. Set Webhook:

   • Configure the bot’s webhook using the /setWebhook endpoint.

   • Example:

     axios.get(`${TELEGRAM_API}/setWebhook?url=${WEBHOOK_URL}`);

Testing

1. Local Testing:

   • Run the bot locally with:

     npm start

   • Interact with the bot via Telegram to test commands and workflows.

2. Webhook Testing:

   • Ensure the webhook is correctly set and responding to Telegram messages.

   • Use tools like ngrok to expose your local server to the internet for testing.

3. Blockchain Interaction Testing:

   • Test transactions on a testnet (e.g., Sepolia).

   • Verify that contributions and withdrawals are processed correctly and securely.