I made a post recently on LinkedIn about using Golang to Build on-chain apps and thought to share that here too.

Go is a top choice for enterprise blockchain development, with a focus on security and scalability. Why Go?

✅Clean and Clear: Go's syntax is simple and easy to read.
✅Type Safety: Static typing helps with catching errors.
✅Built for Concurrency: Go is good at handling multiple tasks simultaneously, ideal for the blockchain environment.

Let's say you're building your web3/blockchain app on a public blockchain, then the flow could be like this:

🖼Frontend: Choose your favourite framework - Next.js, React, or Vue.js all work great!

📝Smart Contract: Solidity is the go-to for Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains.

⚙Backend: This is where Go shines, you can build the web server in Go that interacts with the frontend and smart contracts.

📦Storage: The InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) can work with Sia - a decentralized cloud storage solution.

If you want a private blockchain, you can build on Hyperledger Fabric, a private blockchain written in Go and which has Go SDKs for a smooth development experience. There are also other protocols like Hyperledger Iroha or Corda.

Go's combination of simplicity, performance, and concurrency makes it an excellent choice for building blockchain applications, whether on public or private networks. Its robustness and security features align well with the critical requirements of blockchain systems, ensuring that your on-chain applications are reliable, efficient, and scalable.

For those interested in learning more about using Go for blockchain development, I recommend checking out this informative video by Akhil Sharma.

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