More people are learning how to build on blockchain networks. Behind every wallet, payment tool, or digital game is something simple: software written by real people.
When that software runs on a blockchain, we call it building on-chain. Anyone with an idea - and the knowhow - can create new ways for people to interact with and use crypto.
Over the past few years, developers have used the blockchain to innovate existing industries like traditional finance (by facilitating cheaper money transfers on-chain) to healthcare (by putting medical records on-chain so they are transparent and immutable), to real estate (by putting titles on-chain), and beyond.
What Building On-Chain Means
Blockchains act as shared databases. Nobody owns it and no one controls it. It is governed by a predetermined set of coded rules. Those rules determine not only how the blockchain operates, but what can be built on top of the chain. For example, certain blockchains have rules for building and adding smart contracts.
The absence of centralized control allows anyone to contribute to the blockchain as long as they follow the rules in doing so. You don’t need to be a coder or an engineer to hold or use crypto, but if you are interested in learning more about developing “on-chain” EasyA is a great resource for new learners to dive into different ecosystems and find out how they can launch their projects on the world’s leading blockchains from the XRP Ledger to Solana.
Examples of On-Chain Applications
Builders are already creating tools people use in everyday life, including apps that help people send money to family and friends, digital marketplaces where users trade directly with each other, NFTs that show ownership of art, tickets, or memberships, games where players own the items they earn or purchase, and community groups that use blockchain voting, often called DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations).
All across the EasyA ecosystem, developers are leading the way and building the future of on-chain apps. Here are just a few examples of how EasyA developers are using the blockchain:
Axal - backed by a16z Crypto and founded by Harvard students, Axal allows users to earn yield on their crypto. Axal puts users’ deposited crypto into a set of low-risk, interest-generating tools in the crypto ecosystem. It works a bit like a high-yield savings account, but built on blockchain. As with any crypto product, it’s important to take time to understand how it works before using it.
BlindPay - backed by YCombinator, BlindPay is a stablecoin API that lets any company worldwide send and receive money using stablecoins.
RMD Wallet - backed by Draper University, RMD Wallet is a mobile wallet that makes it easy for anyone to buy, sell, and trade memecoins.
Why On-Chain Innovation Matters
When people build on-chain, they expand what blockchain can do and, in many cases, make it more practical for everyday life. Each new application adds value for the people using it.
Who Is Becoming a Builder Today
Blockchain development is no longer limited to experts or people with highly technical backgrounds. Students learning new skills, people exploring opportunities in technology, designers applying creativity to interactive experiences, entrepreneurs testing new ideas, and developers expanding into blockchain for the first time are all becoming part of the builder community.
If you’re fascinated by what the blockchain can do or want to learn more, the EasyA app or NCA explainer videos are two great places to start your journey. There’s never been a better (or easier!) time to learn about blockchain.
How EasyA Makes Building More Accessible
EasyA teaches people how to build on-chain by guiding them through hands-on challenges directly on their phone. Instead of requiring complex setup, learners can try real code, follow step-by-step tutorials, and explore blockchain concepts through practical experience. They also host in-person hackathons and demo days where top users go to launch their projects in real life!
While EasyA helps people learn how digital tools are built, NCA helps people understand what crypto is, how it works, and why it matters so they can use it with confidence in their everyday lives. Together, the goal is to make blockchain education practical, human, and accessible so more people can participate in meaningful ways.
“We could not be more excited to partner with the NCA to bring crypto to billions of new people and supercharge the industry’s growth from the ground up. The key to mass adoption has always been making education more accessible and there are no two teams better placed than EasyA and the NCA to make this a reality. Together, we will unlock the full potential of one of the fastest growing industries in the world and bring crypto to billions.” - Dom Kwok, Co-Founder of EasyA
Where to Go from Here
As more people learn how on-chain tools work and how to create them, those tools become more practical, more inclusive, and more relevant to everyday life. EasyA is lowering the barrier to building, while NCA is helping more people understand crypto clearly so they can participate with confidence.
If you are curious about starting your crypto journey, NCA has resources to help guide you, from a Crypto 101 course to the NCA Crypto Simulator. And if you are already familiar with crypto and want to challenge yourself to build on-chain, the EasyA app is a great place to begin. Start where you are, learn what matters to you, and take your time.