Which Blockchain
Navigate the decision maze to identify the correct blockchain strategy for your business model.
Related
- Protocol Engineers
- Modular Design
- Platform Decisions
- Developer Activity
- Developer Experience
- Business Models
- Game Development
Comparison Table
Primary development environments:
| Item | EVM | SVM | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blockchain | Ethereum, L2s | Solana | SEI, SUI |
| Language | Solidity | Rust | Move |
| Playground | Remix | ||
| Wallets | Metamask | Phantom | |
| Explorers | Etherscan | Solscan |
Standards
Onchain primitives.
| Item | EVM | SVM |
|---|---|---|
| Standards | ERC, EIP | ? |
| Cryptocurrency | ERC20 | |
| Single NFT | ERC721 | |
| Multi NFT | ERC1155 | |
| Embeded NFT | True | |
| Events | Contact Events | |
| Patterns | True |
Checklist
Decision checklist for choosing best fit blockchain architecture for your busienss model.
- Define Business Requirements
- Assess Technical Capabilities
- Evaluate Security and Decentralization Needs
- Consider Interoperability and Ecosystem Integration
- Long-term Vision and Scalability
Define Business Requirements
- Transaction Volume: High (Modular) vs. Low to Moderate (Integrated)
- Latency Sensitivity: Low latency required (Integrated) vs. Tolerable latency (Modular)
- Resource Availability: High resources (Integrated) vs. Variable resources (Modular)
Assess Technical Capabilities
- Development Expertise: High expertise in blockchain (Modular) vs. General development skills (Integrated)
- Complexity Management: Ability to handle complex systems (Modular) vs. Preference for simplicity (Integrated)
Evaluate Security and Decentralization Needs
- Security Prioritization: High security needs (Integrated) vs. Balanced security with flexibility (Modular)
- Decentralization Importance: High decentralization (Integrated) vs. Acceptable centralization risks (Modular)
Consider Interoperability and Ecosystem Integration
- Interoperability Needs: High need for integration with other networks (Modular) vs. Self-contained system (Integrated)
- Ecosystem Participation: Active participation in a diverse ecosystem (Modular) vs. Focus on a single ecosystem (Integrated)
Long-term Vision and Scalability
- Scalability Requirements: Future-proof scalability (Modular) vs. Current needs met (Integrated)
- Innovation and Flexibility: Need for continuous innovation (Modular) vs. Stability and predictability (Integrated)
Primary Constraints
Define the key constraints.
- Time Horizion?
- Lock In?
- Censorship Resistance
What components required to make up the stack?
- Programming Languages
What Network Effects?
Dimensions
What attributes matter most?
- Gas Fees
- Throughput