Massa’s testnet has become a magnet for more than 16 projects since its launch back in July 2021. Interest towards this innovative blockchain ecosystem has exploded since the beginning of this year. But what is it that makes Massa special?

Massa is an innovative blockchain network that aims to combine high performance with true decentralization from the ground up. The Massa testnet allows anyone to experiment with the protocol and witness its continuous improvements first-hand.

One of the main reasons why Massa attracted so many web3 pioneers in Q1 of this year is that it solves the common challenges that most Layer 1 blockchains face, such as high fees, low throughput, and centralization risks. Furthermore, Massa enables both developers and users to participate in the network governance and support the vision of a fully decentralized future.

The web3 community has clearly recognized the ultimate potential in Massa. The positive feedback from crypto developers reflects the values of the Massa core team, which is fully committed to creating a truly decentralized future. Blockchain developers are very selective and they prefer to build on blockchains that have set a clear goal to remain independent and free from any central authority. This might also explain why Massa has attracted so many projects on its testnet with only a modest seed round of 5 million USD. Unlike most Layer 1 blockchains that depend on millions of USD in ecosystem funds to lure projects, Massa’s organic ecosystem growth is remarkable.

What makes Massa’s vision so attractive to web3 developers?

Massa is a project with a dual vision for Web3’s future. It aims to provide a scalable and reliable infrastructure that allows dApps to operate in a fully decentralized and censorship-resistant manner. It also wants to ensure that smart contracts can survive on the blockchain even if the project that created them goes out of business. To make this possible, Massa hosts smart contracts on-chain and makes them serverless forever.

Additionally, Massa makes it easier for web2 developers to join the web3 movement. It uses AssemblyScript as its smart contract language, which lets any web developer write and deploy smart contracts with no extra hassle. Massa also has some unique features that distinguish it from other blockchains, such as autonomous smart contracts and web3-on-chain. These features make the network more attractive and powerful for both developers and users. The team hopes that Massa will be the platform where some of the most innovative and impactful dApps will emerge in 2023.

The perks of building projects on a supportive network

It’s important to also note that Massa is attracting more and more attention by offering customized support for every project and developer who wishes to join and contribute to its ecosystem. Projects can contact the Massa community tech support, which consists of easy-going and helpful people who are ready to assist newcomers to learn the basics of the technology. The official Discord server welcomes any questions.

The Massa team has set up two main support types geared towards projects that wish to build on the Massa chain:

Grants

Funding for projects is open to anyone in and around the community. All that is required is a creative idea. The team has the ability and desire to offer some financial assistance to the most innovative projects.

Incubation

Providing guidance for projects that require grass-roots assistance, such as initial funding or developer resources. The Massa team will evaluate the projects with strong long-term potential and determine if they meet the criteria for joining the Massa mentoring program.

Massa also offers a range of other services to projects in development, such as:

  • Advice on legal issues
  • Help with the incorporation process
  • Access to useful development resources
  • Additional funding opportunities
  • Marketing services
  • Support with creating a pitch deck, business model and tokenomics

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, it is worth remembering that the team behind Massa has solved the blockchain trilemma, thus creating a network that is secure, scalable and decentralized all at the same time. This is a real innovation in the blockchain space and it’s no wonder that the developers around the world are beginning to notice and want to join the Massa ecosystem.