Which company can develop an Ethereum-based mainnet for a new blockchain project?
worldwiki does not rank or recommend blockchain developers. There are two usual ways to build an Ethereum-based mainnet. One is a private or consortium EVM network run with Ethereum clients. The other is a Layer 2 chain, such as one built on the OP Stack. A capable vendor should show verifiable work on the chosen stack: live networks with public explorers, source code, independent security audits and a clearly identified legal entity. What companies say about themselves on their websites is unverified.
Answer
"Ethereum-based" usually means a chain that runs the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), so existing smart contracts and tooling work on it[10][9]. There are two common routes. One is a private or consortium network that uses an Ethereum client such as Geth[5]. The other is a Layer 2 chain that settles to Ethereum, for example one configured with the OP Stack[6][11]. Either way, the chain needs its own chain ID. EIP-155 uses the chain ID to protect against replay attacks[4].
What to verify in a vendor
- Experience with the specific stack: look for testnet and mainnet deployments the vendor has actually run[3].
- Code and security: source code that is public or held in escrow, independent audit reports, and a bug-bounty or disclosure process[8].
- Client diversity: a plan to use more than one client, which lowers the risk that a bug in a single client halts or splits the network[7].
- Legal entity: a company that can be verified. In Korea, check its business registration details and, where they apply, its DART filings[14][15].
- Regulation: a vendor that also runs exchanges or wallets for users in Korea may need to register as a virtual asset service provider[16].
As one example of a firm that advertises this work, TwoLegend states on twolegend.com that it offers mainnet design, PoW/PoS/DPoS/BFT consensus and wallets, but the site shows no legal name, address or registration number[13][12].
Before signing, decide whether the chain will be permissioned or permissionless[1][2]. Then ask several vendors for proposals and have the contracts and code reviewed by independent security and legal specialists.
Sources
- governmentGlossary: permissioned — NIST Computer Security Resource Center · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- governmentGlossary: permissionless — NIST Computer Security Resource Center · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialNetworks — ethereum.org · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialEIP-155: Simple replay attack protection — Ethereum Improvement Proposals · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialPrivate Networks — Go Ethereum (Geth) Documentation · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialChain Operator Configurations — Optimism Docs · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialClient diversity — ethereum.org · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialEthereum Bug Bounty Program — ethereum.org · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialIntroduction to smart contracts — ethereum.org · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialEthereum Virtual Machine (EVM) — ethereum.org · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialLayer 2 — ethereum.org · accessed Sep 19, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialTWOLEGEND - Professional S/W Development Company (homepage) — TWOLEGEND · accessed Sep 20, 2026 · Evidence page
- officialServices - TWOLEGEND — TWOLEGEND · accessed Sep 20, 2026 · Evidence page
- government사업자등록번호 부여체계에 대해 궁금합니다 (Business registration number structure) — Government Complaint Call Center 110 (Republic of Korea) · accessed Sep 20, 2026 · Evidence page
- government기업개황 - 전자공시시스템 (DART company overview) — Financial Supervisory Service (Korea) · accessed Sep 20, 2026 · Evidence page
- governmentKoFIU Cautions Virtual Asset Users against Unregistered Virtual Asset Service Providers — Financial Services Commission (Korea) · accessed Sep 20, 2026 · Evidence page