April 28th, 2022, saw the launch of Square One, which is an ecosystem of tools that help builders use Substrate. Substrate is currently one of the leading building frameworks for blockchain development, with this being a primary kit go-to for both Kusama and Polkadot chains.
Integrating into Substrate, Square One allows teams to rapidly find a customized support route for their project. Considering the versatility of different projects that can be constructed using Substrate, spanning development, funding, and even education, it’s no wonder that builders are often confused about where to start.
By using Square One, builders will receive a personalized road map for their project, allowing them to more easily find the tools and resources that they need to make their project as effective as possible. Part of what makes Square One such an effective tool for those getting involved in blockchain projects is that it is deeply customizable, with material for developers, boot camps for those looking to learn more, and even growth support for team leaders that need direction.
How Does Square One Orient Users within Substrate?
While the huge size of the Substrate ecosystem makes it a powerful tool, its size is also one of the major downsides, being incredibly complicated to use for those that are unfamiliar with typical building routes. While gaining access to the documentation and different tutorials on Substrate gets people’s foot in the door, they are often lost when it comes to designing their own project pathway.
That’s where Square One comes in, offering an extensive system of recommendation for tools and practices that helps people get the knowledge that they need for their own project. Square One has split its practices into five areas, each of which will help a specific sort of project flourish:
- Development Support – When looking for project growth structures, Square One will offer development resources that will aid users in finding direction within their own projects.
- Product Development – With integration to external parties that are looking to get involved in Substrate projects, you’ll be able to find the product development team you’ve been looking for.
- Tech Mentoring – With direct access to a range of mentorship grounds with relevant experience, you’ll be able to help your development project stay on the correct course.
- Education – From public hackathons that you can get involved with to obtaining a range of recognized certifications, there are several ways that you can hone the skills needed for your project.
- Funding – Within Square One, you’re able to apply for grants, as well as get a detailed breakdown of how funding works within the Polkadot Treasury system.
Quite simply, no matter what form of project you’re looking to launch, you’ll be able to find extensive help by turning to Square One. With ongoing recommendations available and a helping hand throughout the entire building process, you’re able to rely on Square One to give you a push in the right direction whenever you’re stuck.
How Do I Get Involved?
If you’re looking to get continual help with your project, or even just explore what support there is available to you before you launch, then you can get started with Square One today. This project has created a page where all of the Square One resources are listed. Equally, there are a range of Substrate developer pages, like Substrate.dev or the Substrate StackExchange, where you can find out more. As Square One continues to develop and expand, we’re likely to see an increase in the deployment of successful projects on its related ecosystems. This development is set to create an interesting few months for the world of blockchain.
