Why do rollups cost anywhere from $1 to $1M+?
Because “rollup” pricing depends on what you’re actually running.

The truth is: most apps don’t need everything. And with the right setup, your chain can cost closer to $1 than 7 figures. 

Let’s break it down ↓

The path to a community-owned world. Build custom appchains with onchain sequencers—with full control over the network and economy. syndicate.io /syndicate

Seven-figure estimates typically bundle in everything:

+ Block explorer (~$1M/year)
+ Analytics providers (6 figures)
+ Account abstraction infra (5 figures)
+ Wallet integrations, indexers, custom RaaS

These are optional, not required to run an appchain.