Ecosystem Overview
Explore the Apex SDK ecosystem including supported system chains, developer tools, and community resources.
Updated 2026-02-08
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Ecosystem Overview
Explore the Apex SDK ecosystem, focused on Providing the standard library for Polkadot System Chains.
Supported System Chains
Apex SDK provides first-class support for Polkadot and Kusama system chains:
| Network | Chain | Type | Status | Resources | |---------|-------|------|--------|-----------| | Polkadot | Asset Hub | System Chain | Production | Guide | | Polkadot | Revive | System Chain | Beta | Revive Guide | | Kusama | Asset Hub | System Chain | Production | Substrate Guide | | Westend | Asset Hub | Testnet | Development | Testnet Guide |
Developer Tools
CLI Tools
Apex CLI
- Project scaffolding for system chain dApps
- Network configuration and testing utilities
- Deployment automation for PolkaVM/Solidity contracts
# Install Apex CLI
cargo install apex-cli
# Create a new system chain project
apex new my-dapp --template system-chain
Testing Framework
Built-in Testing Suite
- Unit testing with mocked chain adapters
- Integration testing for Asset Hub and Revive operations
- Local PolkaVM simulation for contract testing
Community Resources
- GitHub Repository: apex-protocol/apex-sdk
- Discord Community: Join the Apex SDK Discord
- Developer Forums: Polkadot Forum
Roadmap
Q1 2026
- Complete Revive protocol integration
- Stable Release of
apex-sdk-revive - Enhanced PolkaVM/Solidity debugging tools
Q2 2026
- Advanced atomic orchestration patterns
- Multi-asset bridge automation
- Cross-consensus messaging (XCM) abstractions
Getting Involved
- Start Building: Follow the Quick Start Guide.
- Contribute: Check out the Contributing Guidelines.
- Connect: Join our Discord for real-time support and updates.