Ignite: The Best Way to Make Blockchains

What is Ignite CLI?

Ignite is a powerful command line interface program that helps users create, test, and deploy application-specific blockchains, drastically reducing the amount of boilerplate code.

Why use Ignite CLI?

• Easy to Use: Create a chain with a few commands
• Save Time: Ignite generates boilerplate code
• Industry Recognition: Trusted by Cosmos’ most prominent projects

Chains developed using Ignite are based on the Cosmos SDK, that powers many of the world's leading blockchains, such as Binance Smart Chain, Cosmos Hub, Crypto.com (CRO), Osmosis, Kava, and many others. The Cosmos SDK is known for its scalability, security, and high transaction throughput. With Ignite CLI, there is no need to "reinvent the wheel" so to speak, as chains developed with Ignite have a reputation for being robust, dynamic, and secure.

Who should use Ignite?

Developers interested in creating the next generation of blockchains. This would include those interested in web3 and smart contracts, DeFi, IBC, NFTs, social media applications, and more.

What are the key features of Ignite CLI?

• Easily create custom message types, modules, and more
• Quickly launch development-ready blockchains
• Front-end flexibility: Utilize pre-built templates for Vue.js, React, Typescript, or Go, catering to diverse front-end development needs
• Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC): Seamlessly connect and interact with other blockchains using an integrated IBC relayer, a key feature of the Cosmos SDK
• CometBFT Integration: Built with the CometBFT consensus engine (formerly Tendermint), ensuring robust consensus mechanisms in your blockchain solutions
• Cross-domain applications: Ignite is perfectly suited to developing a diverse array of use cases across various sectors. These include DeFi, NFTs, supply chain management, smart contracts (both EVM and WASM), and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).

Embracing the Cosmos Ecosystem

Ignite CLI is your entry point into the vibrant Cosmos ecosystem, a hub of innovation where you can explore a range of applications, from wallets and explorers to smart contracts and DEXs, all powered by CometBFT and the Cosmos SDK. This ecosystem is home to over $50 billion of blockchain projects, showcasing the scalability and versatility of the technologies at play.

How much does it cost to use Ignite CLI?

Nothing! Ignite is a public good. It can be freely downloaded from GitHub. Helping develop a vibrant ecosystem for Cosmos is in humanity's best interest, so we believe Ignite should remain free to use.

How can I install Ignite CLI?

Get started with Ignite CLI by running this simple installation command:

curl https://get.ignite.com/cli! | bash

For a more detailed guide on installation, see below:

Installing Ignite

How difficult is to make a blockchain?

It's easy. With Ignite CLI, you can scaffold a blockchain with a few commands. For example:

ignite scaffold chain hello
cd hello
ignite chain serve

Get started today! Check out these great links to useful resources.

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