Choosing Between Local Developers and a Specialized Web3 Development Team

[IFoyager1133]

Hi guys! I’m currently comparing offers from a few local agencies for our upcoming fintech platform, but I’m honestly unsure whether to go with a general web development services provider or a company that focuses specifically on custom software development with web3 development services included. Our platform needs advanced web application development, API integrations, strong security, and possibly smart contracts down the line. Some local agencies seem affordable, but when I ask deeper technical questions about blockchain architecture or scaling infrastructure, the answers get very vague. I don’t want to overpay, but I also don’t want to rebuild everything in a year. Has anyone here chosen a specialized tech partner over a cheaper local team? Was it worth it in the long run?​

 

[Nova565762]

We actually faced the same decision last year. At first, we leaned toward a small local agency because it felt “safer” and cheaper. But during technical discussions, it became clear that their expertise in custom software development was mostly limited to basic websites and CRM setups. Our project required serious web application development with secure backend logic and potential blockchain integration, so we expanded our search. Eventually, we partnered with a team experienced in both complex web development services and web3 development services. The difference was huge — they asked business-focused questions, proposed architecture improvements, and even challenged some of our assumptions (in a good way). Instead of just coding what we said, they helped us think strategically about scalability and security. If you’re evaluating serious partners, you might want to review https://peiko.space In our case, choosing expertise over short-term savings saved us a lot of money and stress later.

 

[IFoyager1133]

That makes a lot of sense — thank you for the honest comparison, super helpful!​