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Aptos/Sui Move Module Development for Digital Art Traceability
Custom Blockchain Development
End-to-end blockchain infrastructure tailored for your specific business logic and scalability needs.
- Protocol Design: Custom
PoS,PoA, or hybrid consensus for your governance model. - Smart Contract Layer: Core logic in
Solidity,Rust (Solana), orMove (Aptos/Sui). - Node Infrastructure: Managed validator sets with 99.9% uptime SLA and real-time monitoring.
- Cross-Chain Bridges: Secure, audited bridges for asset and data interoperability.
Deliver a production-ready mainnet in 8-12 weeks, complete with documentation, explorer, and wallet integration.
Our process includes formal verification for critical components and a phased rollout plan to ensure a smooth launch and immediate user adoption.
Core Capabilities of Our Move Provenance Modules
Our specialized Move modules provide the foundational infrastructure for immutable, verifiable, and high-performance digital art provenance on Aptos and Sui. We deliver production-ready code, not just prototypes.
Immutable Provenance Ledger
We build custom Move modules that record every creation, transfer, and ownership change as an on-chain event. This creates a permanent, tamper-proof history for each digital asset, enabling verifiable authenticity and combating fraud.
Royalty Enforcement Engine
Automated, programmable royalty distribution coded directly into the asset's Move module. Ensures creators are compensated on every secondary sale according to their terms, a critical feature for sustainable digital art ecosystems.
High-Performance Metadata Anchoring
Optimized Move structs and resource management for storing and linking high-fidelity metadata (IPFS/CID, Arweave). Our design ensures fast reads and low-cost updates without compromising the integrity of the core provenance data.
Secure Multi-Asset Standards
Development of custom, audited token standards extending Aptos' aptos_token or Sui's sui::token for unique digital art needs. We implement secure minting, burning, and role-based access control to protect your collection.
Cross-Chain Provenance Bridge
Specialized modules for verifying and porting provenance history from other chains (e.g., Ethereum, Solana) to Aptos/Sui. Maintains continuity of trust for artists and collectors expanding to Move-based ecosystems.
Production Deployment & Audit Support
End-to-end delivery including module deployment, mainnet configuration, and integration support. We facilitate audits with leading firms and provide ongoing maintenance to ensure system reliability.
Business Outcomes for Art Platforms and Marketplaces
Our Aptos and Sui Move module development delivers more than just code. We build the secure, scalable infrastructure that powers your platform's growth and trust.
Provable Authenticity & Provenance
Immutable on-chain records for every artwork, from creation to sale. Eliminate forgery disputes and build collector confidence with a transparent, auditable history.
Automated Royalty Enforcement
Smart contracts guarantee artists receive a programmable percentage of all secondary sales. No manual tracking or collection required, ensuring creators are paid fairly.
Sub-Second Transaction Finality
Leverage Aptos and Sui's parallel execution for instant trades and minting. Deliver a seamless user experience that matches Web2 speed, critical for high-volume drops.
Gasless & Predictable Fees
Implement sponsored transactions and batch processing to abstract gas fees from users. Create predictable, flat-fee pricing models that drive adoption and reduce friction.
Fractional Ownership & Investment
Enable high-value art investment through compliant fractionalization modules. Expand your market by lowering entry barriers and creating new liquidity pools.
Build vs. Buy: Custom Move Development for Digital Art
A direct comparison of the resource investment, risk, and time-to-market between developing a custom Aptos/Sui Move solution in-house versus partnering with Chainscore Labs.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Generic Marketplace SDK | Chainscore Custom Development |
|---|---|---|---|
Time to Market (MVP) | 6-12 months | 2-4 months | 4-8 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $150K - $400K+ | $10K - $30K (licensing) | $50K - $150K |
Custom Logic for Provenance | Full control, high dev cost | Limited to SDK features | Tailored to your IP & business rules |
Security & Audit Burden | Your responsibility (high risk) | Shared (depends on provider) | Full audit & formal verification included |
Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades | Dedicated team required | Vendor-dependent updates | Optional SLA with 99.9% uptime |
Sui/Aptos Protocol Expertise | Must hire/build (scarce talent) | Surface-level via SDK | Deep, battle-tested team included |
Integration with Existing Systems | Custom, time-consuming | Limited or pre-defined | Seamless API & event hook integration |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $200K - $500K+ | $40K - $80K | $75K - $180K |
Unique Competitive Advantage | Possible, if executed flawlessly | Minimal (same as competitors) | Built-in via custom provenance logic |
Our Proven Development and Delivery Process
We deliver production-ready Aptos/Sui Move modules for digital art traceability through a structured, milestone-driven process. This ensures predictable timelines, clear deliverables, and zero surprises.
Discovery & Architecture Design
We start with a technical deep-dive to define your traceability logic, ownership model, and integration points. You receive a detailed technical specification and a high-level system architecture diagram.
Secure Move Module Development
Our certified Move Pro developers write clean, auditable code using Aptos/Sui frameworks. We implement your custom logic for provenance tracking, royalty enforcement, and asset lifecycle management.
Rigorous Testing & Security Audit
Every module undergoes unit, integration, and property-based testing. We conduct an internal security review against common Aptos/Sui vulnerabilities before recommending third-party audit partners.
Deployment & Mainnet Launch
We manage the deployment pipeline to testnet and mainnet, including module publishing, configuration, and initializer script execution. We ensure a smooth, verified launch of your traceability system.
Integration & API Handoff
We provide comprehensive integration guides and SDKs for your frontend and backend. You receive documented APIs for minting, querying provenance, and verifying asset authenticity.
Ongoing Support & Upgrades
Post-launch, we offer maintenance packages for module upgrades, Aptos/Sui protocol updates, and feature additions. Optional monitoring and alerting for your on-chain contracts.
Typical Project Timeline and Deliverables
A clear breakdown of our structured delivery approach for Aptos/Sui digital art traceability solutions, from initial audit to full-scale deployment.
| Deliverable / Milestone | Starter (Audit & Core) | Professional (Full Build) | Enterprise (Managed Service) |
|---|---|---|---|
Move Module Architecture Review | |||
Smart Contract Security Audit | 1 Pass | 2 Passes + Fixes | 3 Passes + Ongoing |
Custom Move Modules (Core) | 2 Modules | 5-8 Modules | Unlimited Scope |
Integration Testing Suite | Basic | Comprehensive (Unit/Integration/E2E) | Comprehensive + Load Testing |
Frontend SDK / API Layer | |||
Deployment to Testnet/Mainnet | Guidance Only | Full Deployment Support | Managed Deployment & Verification |
Post-Launch Monitoring | 30 Days | 90 Days | 24/7 with SLA |
Typical Timeline | 3-4 Weeks | 6-8 Weeks | 8-12+ Weeks |
Developer Support | Slack Channel | Dedicated Technical Lead | |
Starting Investment | $15K - $25K | $50K - $100K | Custom Quote |
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on our process, timelines, and technical approach for building secure digital art traceability on Aptos and Sui.
For a standard implementation with core features like immutable provenance tracking, royalty enforcement, and a basic admin dashboard, delivery takes 4-6 weeks. Complex projects integrating multi-chain bridges or advanced access control logic can extend to 8-12 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan with sprint breakdowns after the initial discovery phase.
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