Massa, the high-performance blockchain designed for true decentralization, is experiencing record growth in the first quarter of 2023. With 16 projects already building on the Massa testnet and more on the way, the ecosystem is quickly becoming a hub for web3 developers who seek to build decentralized applications without compromising security or scalability.

What makes Massa unique is its focus on removing the barriers to entry that are common in most Layer 1 blockchain networks. By using AssemblyScript as its smart contract language, Massa makes it easy for web2 developers to code smart contracts and deploy projects without any overhead. The platform also offers autonomous smart contracts and web3-on-chain, making it one of the most attractive options for developers looking to create innovative dApps.

The Massa team firmly believes that by providing best-in-class dev tools in combination with uniquely strong fundamentals, the global crypto community is going to witness some real killer dApps emerging in 2023. And with the team providing custom support for each project and every developer trying to build and contribute to the ecosystem, projects are enjoying support on multiple fronts.

The Massa team offers grants for projects that bring value and utility to the Massa chain, as well as incubation for projects that have more fundamental needs for support. The team provides expert legal advice, incorporation support, pitch deck, business model, and tokenomics support, as well as valuable development resources, marketing services, and additional funding. This level of support is unparalleled in the industry and is one of the main reasons why projects are instinctively attracted to the Massa vision.

Another contributing factor to Massa's surge in popularity is the fact that it nurtures projects via hackathon events. Hackathons help blockchain networks to accelerate their growth and create a stronger, more vibrant ecosystem. They provide an excellent opportunity for Layer 1 networks like Massa to foster innovation, engage with the community, test new features, and attract top talent. The team is hosting an online hackathon in the upcoming months to turbocharge ecosystem growth and create a stronger community of builders.

The Massa team is also in the process of opening hubs across several countries with the most potential. These hubs will help to mobilize builders and spread the word about Massa by organizing local community events in each country. The first Massa hub in Portugal is already operational and spearheaded by Massa Communications Officer Maria Quaresma.

In conclusion, Massa's ecosystem is experiencing record growth in Q1 2023, thanks to its focus on true decentralization, best-in-class dev tools, and unparalleled support for projects and developers. With more projects building on the Massa testnet and hackathons and community events on the way, the future looks bright for Massa and its mission to achieve and maintain maximum decentralization.

About Massa:

Massa is a high-performance blockchain designed to be truly decentralized from the start. Massa testnet was released in July 2021, providing an easy way for anyone to test our protocol, and has been constantly improving since then.

• Website: massa.net

• Testnet explorer: https://massa.net/testnet

• Documentation: https://docs.massa.net/

• Source code and tutorials: github.com/massalabs/massa

• Telegram: t.me/massanetwork

• Discord: discord.gg/massa

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassaLabs

• Reddit: reddit.com/r/massa/

• Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UChVfdvYpn0eFk4B-T7TGmOg