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Key Questions to Ask Before Investing in Blockchain App Development
Key Questions to Ask Before Investing in Blockchain App Development

July 30, 2025

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As the understanding of blockchain charts advancement, the technology grounds itself in sectors such as finance, healthcare, logistics, and real estate. Yet, entering this up-and-coming technology needs some consideration. Developing a blockchain requires a fairly thorough understanding of the technology itself, its business application, and the risks involved. One should apply a bit of critical thinking before signing off on an allocation of budget or choosing to partner in development. The set of questions justifies the rationale behind one's investment in the blockchain app development services in ensuring real results satisfying key business objectives.

1. What Specific Problem Will the Blockchain App Solve?

Every successful blockchain project starts with a well-defined problem statement. You should be able to clearly identify the pain point or an inefficient step in the present process that blockchain can help to resolve. Multiple parties sharing and using immutable data is the best suited application of blockchain, for example, supply chain tracking, identity, or ownership of digital assets. So, if the problem doesn't require decentralization, transparency, or immutability, blockchain is probably not the right tool to wield. When you understand the problem first, you can design a solution that really adds value, instead of one that just adds complexity.

2. Is Blockchain the Right Technology for Your Use Case?

Needless to say with the craze for blockchain, it is another technology that doesn't fit into every niche. It's integral to determine whether blockchain is the best technology suited for a given use case. For example, does your solution gain from not having an intermediary, gaining more transparency, or being a verifiably real transaction? In real estate or legal industries, it makes good sense to use blockchain for record-keeping or smart contracts on that record, but forcing it on a single-party use case may instead produce practical difficulties. Investing well in analysis here saves time and money down the road, preventing the construction of a very complicated system.

3. What Type of Blockchain Network Do You Need?

The fundamental decision of choosing blockchain architecture will really determine how scalable, performant, and used your app could be. Public blockchains (Ethereum or Solana, for example) are decentralized and secure, but transactions can be slow, and the costs can be very high. Private blockchain solutions such as Hyperledger Fabric provide control and higher speed but fewer decentralized services. Consortium blockchains lie somehow in-between, for they grant a few organizations with the power to govern the network. Understanding these distinctions helps ensure your app meets security, transparency, and governance requirements while remaining cost-friendly.

4. How Will You Handle Scalability and Performance?

The biggest technical challenge in blockchain right now is scalability. This means that when the number of users and transactions increase, the application should maintain its performance and responsiveness. Ask the developers upfront about scaling: Will there be sharding? Sidechains? Layer 2 solutions, such as Optimistic Rollups or zkRollups? Another item on the checklist is the choice of consensus mechanism: speed and energy efficiency are dependent on this (e.g., Proof of Stake or Delegated Proof of Stake). Scaling needs to be taken care of right from the beginning so that the solution becomes future-proof and services the user.

5. What Are the Security and Compliance Considerations?

While we are thinking about security-related issues pertinent to any application, here are a few that have to be kept in mind when developing blockchain applications: Smart contract bugs, wallet vulnerabilities, and poor network configurations can cause massive financial losses and disrepute to a business. Have your team learn beforehand to build and develop apps with security in mind, audit thoroughly, and follow industry standards. Depending on your target markets, your app will also have to abide by data protection laws such as the GDPR or industry-specific regulations such as HIPAA or FINRA. Following security and compliance from day one mitigates risk and builds trust toward your users and partners.

6. What Is the Total Cost of Ownership?

Initial development costs are critical. However, they present only part of the entire picture. Constant transaction (gas) fees are involved in blockchain apps, plus cloud infrastructure, security checks, and upgrades that will occur later. Always ask your blockchain development partner for transparent information on potential costs. Including the cost of integration, testing, deployment, and support will allow you to allocate resources efficiently and plan for long-term sustainability. Also, account for whether technical talent is required internally to maintain the solution after the launch.

7. Who Will Manage the Blockchain Post-Launch?

Once the blockchain app is live, it enters the realm of updates, bug fixes, user support, and sometimes governance oversight. Early on, decide whether to keep this internally maintained or to foster a partnership with your development arm for maintenance. The seasoned blockchain team will offer oversight, upgrades, and evolution tied to your needs. Setting expectations for post-launch services will avoid technical debt and create an environment with which you can keep the platform sheets all the way into a robust, compliant, and scalable solution as demand for use increases.

8. How Will You Measure Success?

Establish direct success indicators so that your investment is justified, and performance can be measured over time. Such indicators can be KPIs illustrating transaction volumes, cost reductions, uptime, user adoption rate, or an increase in data integrity. Without measurable goals, you cannot accurately evaluate the ROI of your blockchain solution. Setting criteria for success at the beginning would not only unite your internal teams but will serve as a clear communication tool for the stakeholders, investors, and the end users on the progress and results of the blockchain solution.

Conclusion

Blockchain is not just some trend; it is an incumbent technology that reshapes the whole conduct of business. However, to be benefited from it, one must plan carefully, lower unwanted costs, and have the right set of questions at each development lifecycle. Engaging trusted services of a developer will help in optimization and security of the whole process. Mainly, custom blockchain app development ensures that the application is tailored to your business goals so it can be flexible and scalable for your needs and provide long-term value in an increasingly decentralized world.


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lisa ward
Blockchain consultant

I am a blockchain consultant with 8 years of experience in the field, dedicated to helping businesses leverage blockchain for innovation and growth. My expertise includes strategic planning, implementation of decentralized solutions, and navigating regulatory landscapes. I work closely with clients to identify opportunities, optimize processes, and drive digital transformation through cutting-edge blockchain technologies.

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