Who this guide is for
Teams launching a dedicated production EVM network with a compact managed validator set.
Scope and trade-offs
- The service includes four managed validators, Explorer Brand and Basic Network Registration.
- Configured 450 ms block time and supported EVM compatibility
- Administrator, validator-democracy and hybrid governance modes
- PoSA/Parlia network with supported EVM compatibility
Prerequisites
- Final Chain ID, native-currency details and public operator addresses
- Approved domain, branding and governance authority
Configuration and pricing
- Validator count using the published USD 150 monthly rate
- Explorer Pro or Enterprise upgrade with the included Brand credit
Common mistakes
Chain Start delivers one new managed chain with four validators. Chain ID is immutable after genesis; validator count, minimum stake and supported governed parameters can change through the active governance procedure.
Operational implications
Managed support for Chain Start covers network configuration, validator operations and changes made through the authorised governance procedure. Additional capacity or work outside the accepted chain profile is quoted before it begins.
Recommended next step
- Genesis and network configuration record
- Managed validator set, Explorer Brand and network operations guide
Decision table
| Service | Managed scope | Setup | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Start | A dedicated EVM-compatible PoSA network with four managed validators and Explorer Brand. | USD 6,500 | USD 2,000 |
| Chain Growth | A growth-stage managed network with seven validators, Explorer Pro and developer ecosystem registration. | USD 12,500 | USD 5,000 |
| Chain Enterprise | An enterprise managed network with thirteen validators, Explorer Enterprise and developer ecosystem registration. | USD 25,000 | USD 10,000 |
Practical examples
Example 1
A Chain Growth network with 21 validators retains the $12,500 setup fee and has an $8,500 monthly service charge.
Example 2
At 50 validators, the same Chain Growth formula produces a $15,750 monthly service charge without imposing an artificial validator ceiling.
Questions buyers ask
Which Chain Start settings can change after launch?
Validator count, minimum stake and supported network parameters can change through the active governance procedure. Chain ID cannot change after genesis.
What information is needed to start Chain Start?
Final Chain ID, native-currency details and public operator addresses. Approved domain, branding and governance authority.