# Initial Setup Before starting any of the examples, you’ll need to set up your environment. We recommend using the [Hardhat](https://hardhat.org/) development environment. If you choose to use it, please follow the [Hardhat setup guide](https://hardhat.org/hardhat-runner/docs/getting-started). Once your development environment is set up, install the core dependencies using the following [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/) commands: ```bash npm i @entangle-labs/uts-contracts ``` ```bash npm i @openzeppelin/contracts ``` After initializing an empty Hardhat project and installing dependencies, you are ready to write your token or connector. Next, try creating a [simple token](https://docs.entangle.fi/universal-token-standard/developer-guides/manual-deploy/examples/uts-token/simple-token) or a [lock and unlock connector](https://docs.entangle.fi/universal-token-standard/developer-guides/manual-deploy/examples/uts-connector/lock-and-unlock-connector-scheme). *** ## Explore
Mint & Burn Connector SchemeTGE Audit.pngmint-and-burn-connector-scheme
Lock & Unlock Connector SchemeEntangle Blockchain Audit.pnglock-and-unlock-connector-scheme
Connector Over Native CurrencyPhoton Messaging Audit.pngconnector-over-native-currency
Simple TokenNGL Token Audit.pngsimple-token
Token with Crosschain MessagesPhoton Messaging Use Cases.pngtoken-with-messages