How to get current timestamp in smart contracts on Amoy Testnet?

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Hey tech community! So, Im super new to all of this and currently running some tests on the Amoy testnet. I need to access current timestamp data in my smart contract. Ive heard of Chainlink feeds or Time Oracles, but Im not sure if theyre available on Amoy or what alternatives I can use. Any tips or contract addresses I can try to integrate into my smart contract for fetching the current time? Appreciate any input or guidance on this!

Chim · Answer

As far as current available information goes, there isnt an official Chainlink deployment on the Amoy testnet. If you need the current timestamp in your smart contract, consider using Soliditys built-in block.timestamp. This returns the time at which the block was mined and can be a reliable alternative for retrieving the current timestamp. If youre looking to explore other oracle options on Amoy, consider leveraging other decentralized oracle services if theyre compatible with the Amoy network. Check discussions or forums focusing on Amoy network development, as sometimes community-driven initiatives can provide alternative oracle setups.

jonamith · Answer

Keep an eye on updates from Chainlink or the Amoy network communities to see if there will be official implementations in the future. For now, using block.timestamp should suffice for testing and development on a testnet like Amoy.

How to get current timestamp in smart contracts on Amoy Testnet?

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