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How do you decide which chain to build on?

Base is definitely the "go-to" nowadays, but why? It's not TVL because Arbitrum has a lot more and Base was the preferred long before it got to #2 in TVL. Users? Maybe but I don't see many solid stats backing that.

From my POV, it feels like its just vibes? But why? Doesn't it make more sense to do a thoughtful analysis of which chain is ideal for an app's needs?

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Choosing a chain on vibes is probably not the best move but builders can get tired of weighing up all the options. I generally look at community (users, events), builder support (technical and/or financial), partnerships (key partners have tapped into e.g. OP, Circle), and strategy alignment (a focus on consumer vs DeFi)