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@gregfromstl
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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@jjor
Can approach it from a user growth perspective: For new apps, I think it comes down to 'meet where your users are' here, so it depends on the personas you are targetting IMO and matching that with the onchain data available for your GTM strategy. If you are a bigger protocol/dAPP 'users meet you where you are' might apply. Currently: Arbitrum hosts a lot of DeFi TVL/Volume for example that Base hasn't captured yet. Base more for consumer DeFi/SocialFi. DefiLama provides quite some insights here. Can approach it from a technical/dev community perspective: What is the *nature* of the dApp; does it suit a certain stack better (L1 vs L2 vs L3 etc)? How is the dev support and mindshare on the chain etc? Are there grants? I think the best dApps have their chain strategy/execution thought out and adapt swiftly within that strategy if needed - the ones that go for the 'vibes' are the one's surfing the narrative, long term not a good sign you want to see from a team from investment perspective. Play long term games.
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