Start a local network
A local network is your development sandbox — the way anvil works for Ethereum. It gives you instant blocks and prefunded test accounts, so you can deploy and transact without bridging or waiting.
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aztec start --local-networkLeave it running in its own terminal. It's ready when you see:
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[INFO] Aztec Server listening on port 8080For your coding agent
You're guiding me through the Aztec quickstart — quest "Getting Started", step "Start a local network" (Aztec v5.0.1).
If you haven't already: fetch /en/5.0.1/getting-started/agent-pack.md and follow its tutoring protocol — the docs links, code file map, and quiz bank for every step are in there.
Task:
Start a local Aztec development network by running aztec start --local-network in a dedicated terminal, and confirm it is listening on port 8080. Explain what the local network provides (instant blocks, prefunded accounts) and how it compares to anvil on Ethereum.
Afterwards: verify it worked, then quiz me on this step (use AskUserQuestion if you have it) before I move on.