Testing Layer 1 blockchains requires a different mindset—bugs can’t be patched post-deployment, and failures can be catastrophic. At 57Blocks, we developed a strategy for testing EVM and Cosmos-based L1s focusing on six key risks: immutability, financial exposure, systemic risks, boundary complexity, cryptoeconomic attacks, and adversarial conditions. Our framework includes functional testing of staking, slashing, and consensus; performance testing under load; and upgrade validation using rolling upgrades and Cosmovisor. We prioritize automation with GitHub Actions, TypeScript, Hardhat, and Mocha to replicate production behavior. CI/CD pipelines simulate failures in devnets and testnets to catch edge cases before reaching mainnet. Our approach emphasizes resilient infrastructure, automated deployments, and real-time monitoring. The goal isn’t just to prevent bugs but to ensure economic and systemic robustness. As the blockchain space matures, strong QA practices will differentiate successful chains. To support the ecosystem, we're launching ChainSmith, our open-source framework for stress-testing L1s in real-world conditions.
- DeFi Apps
- Digital Wallets
- Due Diligence & Advisory
- Infrastructure Providers
- Security
- Asset Tokenization
- B2B Payments
- Borrowing and Lending
- Cross-Chain Transfers
- Trade Finance
- USDC
- Mint
- Wallets
- Contracts
- Arbitrum
- Base
- Ethereum
- OP Mainnet
- Polkadot
- Paid
- APAC
- Europe
- LATAM
- North America
From concept to launch, 57Blocks serves as a strategic and technical partner committed to helping clients realize the full potential of Web3, AI, and blockchain.
57Blocks is a Web3-native product studio specializing in building digital ownership infrastructure for enterprises.
Our mission is to enable the next generation of decentralized applications by helping organizations - from promising Series A companies to established enterprises - design, build, and scale high-quality Web3 products. With deep expertise across blockchain technologies, including DeFi, DAOs, NFTs, Layer 2s, and onchain infrastructure, we deliver full-cycle product development tailored to the needs of emerging digital ecosystems.
Our service capabilities span both blockchain and AI innovation:
- Under our blockchain practice, we offer development in Onchain Infrastructure, DeFi Protocols, AI-Integrated Agents, and dApps. We work with top-tier crypto-native companies to build robust, scalable, and composable systems.
- Our AI division supports clients through Agentic Applications, AI/ML Model Development, AI Infrastructure & Framework design, and advanced Data Engineering.
This dual strength in Web3 and AI enables us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that combine decentralization, intelligence, and automation to unlock new value in digital products.
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