Gibraltar – Deploying a blockchain just got easier. Aurora Labs has unveiled a game-changing automation feature in its Cloud Console, allowing anyone—regardless of technical expertise—to launch a custom chain in under a minute, with zero manual setup.
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This marks a major milestone in Aurora’s 2025 roadmap, which aims to revolutionize blockchain infrastructure within the NEAR ecosystem. By removing the barriers to custom chain creation, Aurora Cloud Console (ACC) empowers businesses and developers to spin up tailored blockchain environments instantly.
Key Features of Aurora Cloud Console
One-click deployment: No coding required
Customizable configurations: Permissions, base tokens, gas fees, and integrations
Live monitoring: Real-time transaction tracking and chain deployment progress
Cross-chain compatibility: Simplified swaps and deposits across multiple networks
Aurora Labs is setting an ambitious goal: scaling to 1,000 custom chains by the end of 2025. With ACC’s automation breakthrough, long setup times and technical roadblocks are now a thing of the past.
“Aurora Cloud Console creates a future where launching a blockchain is as easy as deploying a smart contract. With 1,000 chains on the horizon, we’re building an ecosystem where anyone can create without limits, scale without friction, and tap into the full power of NEAR’s network. The barriers are gone. Anyone can be a Builder now.”
Alex Shevchenko, CEO of Aurora Labs
What’s Next?
Aurora’s roadmap for Q1 includes:
Forwarder and Intents integration: Enhancing interoperability with automated bridge configuration
One-click Oracle deployment: Seamless access to pricing data from CoinGecko, Dexscreener, and others
Advanced gas management: Customizable fee structures for optimized transaction costs
DEX deployment via Trisolaris: Instant decentralized exchange setup
On/off-ramp integrations: Smooth fiat-to-crypto transitions
Later in the year, Aurora plans to introduce stablecoins and BTC as base tokens, universal indexing for Virtual Chains, recycling of inactive chains, and expanded on-chain automation via Intents.
With Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS) gaining traction, ACC’s no-cost launch model and full customizability will drive the next wave of blockchain adoption within the thriving NEAR and Aurora ecosystems. As the platform evolves, expect deeper integrations with AI, advanced automation, and expanded use cases that push blockchain accessibility to new heights.
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About Aurora Labs
Aurora is a network of Virtual Chains—fully customizable, EVM-compatible chains running as smart contracts on NEAR Protocol. Virtual Chains offer developers high-speed, scalable solutions without the complexity of traditional L2 infrastructure. By combining high-performance EVM capabilities with trustless Intents layers and advanced Cross-Contract Call technology, Aurora goes beyond Ethereum compatibility, unlocking the full potential of a multichain future.