DeFi app – how to build a successful application

Maciej Zieliński

02 Feb 2021
DeFi app – how to build a successful application

Decentralised apps are winning the hearts (and wallets) of users around the world. But despite their growing popularity, the process of launching them remains fraught with challenges and obstacles. What do you need to know before you start working on your DeFi application project? What are the most common mistakes?

The implementation of DeFi applications requires specialist knowledge and a range of diverse skills. A deep knowledge of the decentralized finance market and a team proficient in Blockchain technology are the absolute foundation. 

At Nextrope, we have a track record of working with a number of DeFi projects for which we have created numerous successful solutions in the market. Based on our experience, here is everything you need to know to build a successful DeFi App. 

How to build a Defi application ?

What you need to keep in mind when planning a successful DeFi project:

  • Contact with the target group
  • Speed of project development 
  • Experienced development team
  • Thorough analysis of business logic
  • Integration with other DeFi apps
  • Refined UX Design 

Contact with the target group

It is important to accurately define the target audience of your DeFi app. This will help you not only in planning your project, but also in testing it for UX optimization. Try to catch up with people who might be interested in developing your solution. Their thoughts, comments and insights on using your app will be extremely valuable. Social media such as Twitter, Facebook or even LinkedIn mare great for this purpose. 

Additionally, building a community around your project before it's even launched will make it easier to market and limit the migration of users to other applications.

Speed of project development

The DeFi market is developing extremely dynamically, so the goal of every project is to deliver a new solution in the shortest possible time. Significant delays may lead to the fact that the competition will overtake us. 

In our experience, the optimal duration of a project is 3-5 months. It is extremely important to divide it wisely between three basic stages: planning, development and testing.

DeFi application

A team of experienced programmers

The implementation of a DeFi app project requires a wide range of skills related to the use of the sublime technology that is Blockchain. That is why an experienced and proven team of developers is your key to success. Be sure to read the article on how to choose the right software house.

Make sure that the competence of the people you want to entrust your project to is impeccable, especially in the following areas:

  • Creation and development of smart contracts
  • DAO
  • UI i UX
  • Project testing

Thorough analysis of business logic

Even a brilliant idea based on the best technology stack can fail if the business analysis done at the start is inaccurate. Remember, your application will not succeed if it does not meet the following conditions: 

  • represents a new and interesting solution in the decentralised financial market
  • it is more profitable than other DeFi applications

Make sure that your analysis takes them into account and accurately describes the plan for their implementation. From the technological side, the implementation of these assumptions should be described in detail in the SRS - software requirements specification, which will be presented to you by the outsourcing service provider.

In Nextrope you can count not only on the highest quality programming services, but also on business and technology consulting based on the experience gained during the implementation of dozens of projects. So by developing DeFi app with us you can be sure that its development will look exactly as you need it to. 

DeFi application = the need for integration

Today, DeFi apps are unable to operate in isolation from each other. The world of DeFi apps is becoming a gigantic, branching ecosystem where projects either compete with each other or are connected to each other. This is due to the needs of the users themselves, who expect to be able to sync and move seamlessly between apps, and after all, it is for them that you optimize your project. 

Integration is a complex issue, so it is crucial to allocate sufficient resources and time at the planning stage. Typically, the integration process starts with working with market giants such as Compound, Aave or Curve.fi. These protocols have diverse interfaces and functions, so the developers you hire should have extensive experience not only in creating code, but also in reading it. 

DeFi application

Refined UX 

Your app may even move mountains, but if it is difficult and unintuitive to use, its user base will remain extremely narrow anyway. A well-thought-out and well-designed UX is the basis of modern financial applications.

We understand this very well at Nextrope, which is why in our team, next to Back End specialists, there are Front End programmers and experienced UX designers. 

Building the DeFi application - summary

Creating a DeFi app requires in-depth knowledge not only of technology, but also of finance and business analysis.

So why not support yourself with a proven outsourcing provider who has experience in similar assignments? After all, despite the best planning, unforeseen obstacles may appear during the implementation. This is when the support of a software house, which is well acquainted with similar cases, will prove particularly helpful. 

At Nextrope we have worked on a wide variety of DeFi applications and are very familiar with the specifications of such projects and the various problems that arise during their implementation. If you want a solution that will surprise the market, contact our team.

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Blockchain for Creators: Secure and Sustainable Infrastructure

Miłosz Mach

07 Nov 2025
Blockchain for Creators: Secure and Sustainable Infrastructure

In today’s digital creative space, where the lines between art and technology are constantly blurring, projects like MARMALADE mark the beginning of a new era - one where creators can protect their work and maintain ownership through blockchain technology.

For Nextrope, being part of MARMALADE goes far beyond implementing features like screenshot blocking or digital watermarking. It’s about building trust infrastructure - systems that empower creators to thrive in the digital world safely and sustainably.

A new kind of blockchain challenge

Cultural and educational projects come with a completely different set of challenges than typical DeFi systems. Here, the focus isn’t on returns or complex smart contracts - it’s on people: artists, illustrators, educators.

That’s why our biggest task was to design secure yet intuitive infrastructure - lightweight, energy-efficient, and accessible for non-technical users exploring Web3 for the first time.

“Our mission wasn’t to build another financial protocol. It was to create a layer of trust for digital creators.”
— Nextrope Team

Security that stays invisible

The best security is the kind you don’t notice.
Within MARMALADE, we focused on making creators' protection seamless:

  • Screenshot blocking safeguards artworks viewed in browsers.
  • Dynamic watermarking helps identify unauthorized copies.
  • Blockchain registry ensures every proof of ownership remains transparent and immutable

“Creators shouldn’t have to think about encryption or private keys - our job is to make security invisible.”

Sustainability by design

MARMALADE also answers a bigger question - how to innovate responsibly.
Nextrope’s infrastructure relies on low-emission blockchain networks and modular architecture that can easily be adapted for other creative or cultural initiatives.

This means the technology built here can support not only artists but also institutions, universities, and educators seeking to integrate blockchain in meaningful ways.

Beyond technology

For Nextrope, MARMALADE is more than a project — it’s proof that blockchain can empower culture and creators, not just finance. By building tools for digital artists, we’re helping them protect their creativity and discover how technology can amplify human expression.

Plasma blockchain. Architecture, Key Features & Why It Matters

Miłosz Mach

21 Oct 2025
Plasma blockchain. Architecture, Key Features & Why It Matters

What is Plasma?

Plasma is a Layer-1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoin infrastructure combining Bitcoin-level security with EVM compatibility and ultra-low fees for stablecoin transfers.

Why Plasma Blockchain Was Created?

Existing blockchains (Ethereum, L2s, etc.) weren’t originally designed around stablecoin payments at scale. As stablecoins grow, issues like congestion, gas cost, latency, and interoperability become constraints. Plasma addresses these by being purpose-built for stablecoin transfers, offering features not found elsewhere.

  • Zero-fee transfers (especially for USDT)
  • Custom gas tokens (separate from XPL, to reduce friction)
  • Trust-minimized Bitcoin bridge (to allow BTC collateral use)
  • Full EVM compatibility smart contracts can work with minimal modifications

Plasma’s Architecture & Core Mechanisms

EVM Compatibility + Smart Contracts

Developers familiar with Ethereum tooling (Solidity, Hardhat, etc.) can deploy contracts on Plasma with limited changes making it easy to port existing dApps or DeFi, similar to other EVM-compatible infrastructures discussed in the article „The Ultimate Web3 Backend Guide: Supercharge dApps with APIs".

Gas Model & Token Mechanism

Instead of forcing users always to hold XPL for gas, Plasma supports custom gas tokens. For stablecoin-native flows (e.g. USDT transfers), there is often zero fee usage, lowering UX friction.

Bitcoin Bridge & Collateral

Plasma supports a Bitcoin bridge that lets BTC become collateral inside smart contracts (like pBTC). This bridges the security of Bitcoin with DeFi use cases within Plasma.
This makes Plasma a “Bitcoin-secured blockchain for stablecoins".

Security & Finality

Plasma emphasizes finality and security, tuned to payment workloads. Its consensus and architecture aim for strong protection against reorgs and double spends while maintaining high throughput.
The network launched mainnet beta holding over $2B in stablecoin liquidity shortly after opening.

Plasma Blockchain vs Alternatives: What Makes It Stand Out?

FeaturePlasma (XPL)Other L1 / L2
Stablecoin native designusually second-class
Zero fees for stablecoin transfersrare, or subsidized
BTC bridge (collateral)only some chains
EVM compatibilityyes in many, but with trade-offs
High liquidity early✅ (>$2B TVL)many chains struggle to bootstrap

These distinctions make Plasma especially compelling for institutions, stablecoin issuers, and DeFi innovators looking for scalable, low-cost, secure payments infrastructure.

Use Cases: What You Can Build with Plasma Blockchain

  • Stablecoin native vaults / money markets
  • Payment rails & cross-border settlement
  • Treasury and cash management flows
  • Bridged BTC-backed stablecoin services
  • DeFi primitives (DEX, staking, yield aggregation) optimized for stablecoins

If you’re building any product reliant on stablecoin transfers or needing strong collateral backing from BTC, Plasma offers a compelling infrastructure foundation.

Get Started with Plasma Blockchain: Key Steps & Considerations

  1. Smart contract migration: assess if existing contracts can port with minimal changes.
  2. Gas token planning: decide whether to use USDT, separate gas tokens, or hybrid models.
  3. Security & audit: focus on bridge logic, reentrancy, oracle risks.
  4. Liquidity onboarding & market making: bootstrap stablecoin liquidity, incentives.
  5. Regulation & compliance: stablecoin issuance may attract legal scrutiny.
  6. Deploy MVP & scale: iterate fast, measure gas, slippage, UX, security.