April 28, 2022 saw the launch of Square One, which is an ecosystem of tools that help builders use Substrate. The substrate is currently one of the main building frameworks for blockchain development, making it an essential kit for Kusama and Polkadot chains.
By integrating with Substrate, Square One allows teams to quickly find a personalized support route for their project. Given the versatility of the different projects that can be built using Substrate, spanning development, financing, and even education, it’s no wonder builders often don’t know where to start.
By using Square One, builders will receive a personalized roadmap for their project, making it easier for them to find the tools and resources they need to make their project as efficient as possible. Part of what makes Square One such an effective tool for those getting involved in blockchain projects is that it’s deeply customizable, with hardware for developers, boot camps for those looking to learn more, and even growth support for team leaders who need direction.
How does Square One navigate users through Substrate?
While the enormous size of the Substrate ecosystem makes it a powerful tool, its size is also one of the main drawbacks, being incredibly complicated to use for those unfamiliar with typical build routes. While having access to the documentation and various tutorials on Substrate helps people get their foot in the door, they often get lost when it comes to designing their own project path.
That’s where Square One comes in, offering an extensive tool and practice recommendation system that helps people gain the knowledge they need for their own project. Square One has divided its practices into five areas, each of which will help a specific type of project thrive:
- Development support – When looking for project growth structures, Square One will offer development resources that will help users find direction in their own projects.
- Product development – Through integration with external parties looking to get involved in Substrate projects, you’ll be able to find the product development team you’ve been looking for.
- Technical mentoring – With direct access to a range of mentoring pitches with relevant experience, you’ll be able to help keep your development project on track.
- Education – From public hackathons you can get involved in to earning a range of recognized certifications, there are several ways to hone the skills needed for your project.
- Funding – In Square One, you can apply for grants and get a detailed breakdown of how funding works within the Polkadot cash system.
Quite simply, whatever form of project you want to launch, you can find extensive help by turning to Square One. With ongoing recommendations available and a helping hand throughout the building process, you can count on Square One to nudge you in the right direction whenever you get stuck.
How can I get involved?
If you’re looking for ongoing help with your project, or even just exploring the support available to you before launch, you can get started with Square One today. This project has created a page where all Square One resources are listed. Likewise, there are a range of Substrate development pages, such as Substrate.dev or Substrate StackExchange, where you can learn more. As Square One continues to grow and expand, we will likely see an increase in the deployment of successful projects across its related ecosystems. This development should create some interesting months for the blockchain world.
David is a crypto enthusiast and personal finance expert. He has created numerous publications for different platforms. He loves exploring new things, and that’s how he discovered blockchain in the first place.