Launching your own chain? That’s step one. The real question is—what kind of chain should it be? Monolithic L1s or Modular Rollup L1s and L2s? Use the “Pick-Your-Chain” framework to decide on the right architecture for your chain↓

This framework guides you to the ideal blockchain stack for your project by aligning technical and operational priorities like decentralization, cost, performance/speed, bridging, and UX. See below for the "Pick-Your-Chain" framework ↓

Choosing a blockchain stack means juggling decentralization, performance/speed, and cost. Ethereum L2s like Arbitrum Orbit & OP Stack offer strong trust guarantees — but that 7-day fraud window? A huge destroyer of capital efficiency and UX.

ZK Rollup frameworks such as @SuccinctLabs are shifting that dynamic. With near-instant finality and no dispute period, they slash bridging latency and improve cross-chain UX — a huge leap for decentralized apps. Adoption’s early, but momentum is building.

Looking for an Ethereum-aligned rollup stack? • Use @optimism OP Stack if you need an open-source client • Prioritize interoperability? The OP Stack is built for it • Join the Superchain for a shared standard across L2s A good fit for teams aligning with Ethereum-standardization efforts.

Prioritizing performance and custom execution? • @arbitrum Orbit supports enshrined Ethereum bridging • Offers flexibility for custom execution environments • Can integrate with altDA like Celestia for scalability Arbitrum AnyTrust DAC and Orbit with @celestia DA have traction with high-speed, low-cost use cases where centralization is acceptable.

Looking beyond L2 rollups? How about Rollup L1s? • Sovereign Rollup L1s on @celestia use modular DA and consensus • No enshrined bridge—integrate with @Layerzero_Core, @Hyperlane, @circle CCTP, or opt out entirely • Retain rollup benefits without L2 dependencies → @abundance_xyz ABC is the middle ground for teams seeking L1 sovereignty without rolling their own consensus network.

Optimizing for performance and UX in trusted institutional settings? • @avax Avalanche L1s offer architectural flexibility • Ideal for compliance-oriented CeDeFi, gaming, and consortium chains • Start permissioned (PoA), migrate to their own PoS network if/when needed A flexible option for high-speed apps with known participants.

The “Pick-Your-Chain” framework is evolving: • ZK Rollups (like OP Succinct) aren’t fully integrated yet, but promise faster bridging + lower capital cost • Native Rollups tap Ethereum’s execution directly via precompiles • Based Rollups use Ethereum validators for sequencing—no extra tokens or governance → All signal a shift toward simpler, more decentralized designs.

Read our full "Pick-Your-Chain" framework guide to make the right call based on real trade-offs. Dive in ↓

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