Key Questions When Choosing an L1 Provider

When selecting an L1 service provider, it’s crucial to evaluate their capabilities beyond basic blockchain deployment. The following questions will help you make an informed decision:

  • What features do you provide beyond basic L1 setup and monitoring? Are these natively integrated into your platform or do they require third-party services?
  • Do you offer solutions on privacy, or do you rely on external solutions?
  • Can L1s be deployed on-demand 24/7, or do you require manual approval processes?
  • What is your typical deployment timeline for Testnet and Mainnet deployments?
  • What expertise and credentials does your support team possess?
  • Do you offer a free trial period to evaluate your platform?
  • What marketing and partnership assistance do you provide to help launch and promote L1 projects?

Value-Added Features and Platform Integration

What features do you provide beyond basic L1 setup and monitoring? Are these natively integrated into your platform or do they require third-party services?

While Avalanche provides comprehensive documentation and tools that enable anyone to deploy an L1, the real differentiator for production use lies in what happens after your blockchain becomes operational. Beyond basic monitoring and maintenance, successful L1 projects require additional infrastructure and services that many providers fail to deliver comprehensively.

Essential Infrastructure Requirements

Explorer Functionality: Every L1 deployment requires a dependable blockchain explorer for transparency and usability. With AvaCloud, each L1 comes with a fully operational explorer that is instantly available upon deployment—accessible via subnets.avax.network for Mainnet and subnets-test.avax.network for Testnet.

In contrast, some providers offer explorers that suffer from security issues, such as browser warnings like Your connection is not private or certificate errors (net::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID), making them difficult or impossible to use.

As a result, many projects have turned to AvaCloud after launching with other providers, specifically to leverage our reliable, secure, and feature-rich explorer solutions.

Integrated Development Services

AvaCloud recognizes that organizations deploy L1s to build applications, not merely to operate blockchain infrastructure. Our platform includes essential services integrated directly into the AvaCloud Portal:

  • Interchain Token Transfer: Cross-chain interoperability through Interchain Messaging with streamlined configuration
  • Gas Relayer: Built-in gasless transactions for Web2-style user experiences
  • Wallet as a Service: Enhanced user experience for L1-deployed applications
  • VRF (Verifiable Random Function): Gaming-critical functionality with seamless integration
  • Gnosis Safe: Multi-signature security for enhanced asset protection.
  • Organization Management: Team collaboration tools for shared L1 projects

Integration Approach Matters

While some providers offer a subset of similar features through third-party integrations, this approach introduces additional complexity and potential points of failure. Direct platform integration via AvaCloud Portal ensures consistent performance and unified support, eliminating the need to coordinate with multiple vendors.

Privacy Solution

Do you offer solutions on privacy, or do you rely on external solutions?

Privacy concerns significantly hinder the widespread adoption of blockchain technology. AvaCloud tackles these challenges with its eERC technology, a cornerstone of its privacy strategy. This technology is part of a comprehensive suite of privacy solutions currently under development and can be seamlessly deployed through the AvaCloud Portal.

Some L1 providers may point to AvaCloud’s eERC project as their privacy solution, but often do not offer true native integration or direct platform support.

Deployment Accessibility and Approval Process

Can L1s be deployed on-demand 24/7, or do you require manual approval processes?

AvaCloud enables 24/7 on-demand L1 deployment without requiring pre-approval or manual intervention, unlike providers that gate Mainnet deployments behind approval processes. This self-service approach accelerates development timelines and provides deployment flexibility when you need it most.

Deployment Speed and Reliability

What is your typical deployment timeline for Testnet and Mainnet deployments?

AvaCloud delivers L1 deployment in less than 15 minutes on Testnet and up to 30 minutes on Mainnet, with actual deployment times often significantly faster, as quick as 5 minutes on Testnet and 16 minutes on Mainnet. This rapid deployment capability enables faster iteration and development cycles.

Support Team Expertise

What expertise and credentials does your support team possess?

AvaCloud’s support team consists of experienced Avalanche veterans who collaborate directly with the core Ava Labs Platform team. This relationship ensures rapid issue resolution and access to deep technical expertise when complex challenges arise.

Trial Availability

Do you offer a free trial period to evaluate your platform?

AvaCloud offers a 5-day free trial on Testnet, allowing you to evaluate the platform’s capabilities and features before committing to a paid plan. This hands-on experience helps ensure the platform meets your specific requirements.

Marketing and Partnership Support

What marketing and partnership assistance do you provide to help launch and promote L1 projects?

AvaCloud Marketing works closely with each client to understand their unique goals and provide tailored support for project promotion and growth. Through strategic initiatives and active community engagement, the team helps amplify client visibility within the Web3 ecosystem.

As part of Ava Labs, AvaCloud connects clients to the broader Avalanche ecosystem, including its vibrant community, developer networks, and strategic partners. These relationships offer clients valuable networking opportunities, potential collaborations, and greater exposure within the blockchain space—accelerating project growth and adoption.

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