What Does It Actually Take to Build a Blockchain?

Considering that many of these chains take quite some time to reach mainnet, let’s assume there will be a testnet phase. When done correctly, this phase can be a great way to build initial hype — the key word being “correctly.” It’s also the time for the chain to get the necessary infrastructure in place, such as RPCs, oracles, indexers, block explorers, multisigs, account abstraction, and so on. The irony of needing infrastructure for infrastructure should not be lost on you. During this phase, developer relations teams can start conversations with builders about all the reasons they should develop on their fancy new chain.