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ZK Proof Benchmarking Services
Data-driven performance and cost analysis for zero-knowledge proof systems. We benchmark across hardware, proving schemes, and environments to guide your infrastructure strategy.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, gas-optimized smart contracts built to your exact specifications.
Deliver a secure, functional MVP in as little as 2 weeks with our rapid prototyping framework.
Our expertise spans all major standards and use cases:
- Token Systems: Custom
ERC-20,ERC-721, andERC-1155with advanced features like vesting and governance. - DeFi Protocols: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), lending/borrowing pools, and yield aggregators.
- Enterprise Logic: Multi-signature wallets, supply chain tracking, and verifiable credentials.
We don't just write code; we own the full lifecycle:
- Architecture & Design: Solidity
0.8.x+development with OpenZeppelin libraries. - Security: Pre-audit review, unit/integration testing, and mainnet deployment support.
- Optimization: Gas cost analysis and reduction strategies for lower user transaction fees.
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PROVEN FRAMEWORK
Our Benchmarking Methodology
We deliver actionable, data-driven insights through a rigorous, four-phase process designed to de-risk your ZK stack decisions and accelerate development.
01
Architecture & Environment Setup
We replicate your production environment, including custom circuits, target proving systems (e.g., Halo2, Plonky2, Starky), and hardware specs to ensure results are directly applicable.
1-3 days
Setup Time
100%
Environment Parity
02
Comprehensive Test Suite Execution
Automated execution of standardized and custom benchmarks measuring proving time, verification time, memory usage, and proof size across thousands of iterations for statistical significance.
10K+
Iterations
4 Core
Metrics Tracked
03
Performance & Bottleneck Analysis
Deep-dive analysis identifying computational bottlenecks, memory constraints, and optimization opportunities. We provide specific recommendations for circuit logic and prover configuration.
Actionable
Recommendations
Line-by-line
Circuit Analysis
04
Comparative Reporting & Roadmap
Receive a clear, executive-ready report with comparative charts, cost projections, and a prioritized technical roadmap for implementing optimizations or selecting the optimal proving system.
< 1 week
Report Delivery
Prioritized
Implementation Plan
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THE FOUNDATION FOR SCALE
Why Data-Driven Benchmarking Matters
In ZK development, performance is everything. Without empirical data, you're building on assumptions. Our benchmarking provides the objective metrics you need to make critical architectural decisions, optimize costs, and ensure your protocol is ready for mainnet.
01
Objective Proof of Performance
Replace guesswork with hard data. We deliver comprehensive reports on prover speed, proof size, and gas costs across different ZK frameworks (e.g., Circom, Halo2, Plonky2), giving your team an unbiased foundation for technology selection.
5+
ZK Frameworks Tested
100+
Performance Metrics
02
Architecture Validation
Validate your ZK circuit design before costly development. Our benchmarks identify bottlenecks in constraint systems and memory usage, enabling you to refine architecture for optimal efficiency and scalability from day one.
40%
Avg. Gas Reduction
6-8 weeks
Time Saved
03
Cost & Resource Forecasting
Accurately predict infrastructure costs and hardware requirements. We provide detailed analysis of proving time and computational load, allowing you to budget for cloud/on-prem hardware and avoid unexpected operational expenses.
90%
Cost Predictability
Real-time
TCO Models
04
Competitive Benchmarking
Understand your performance relative to the market. We benchmark against leading protocols (e.g., zkSync, StarkNet, Polygon zkEVM) to highlight your competitive advantages or identify areas needing improvement for market leadership.
Industry-wide
Comparisons
Actionable
Gap Analysis
05
Security & Reliability Insights
Performance impacts security. We analyze the relationship between proof generation time, system load, and potential failure points under stress, providing data to strengthen your system's resilience against downtime or attacks.
Load Testing
Included
Failure Analysis
Reports
06
Investor & Stakeholder Confidence
Arm your team with defensible data for funding rounds and partnerships. Our benchmark reports provide tangible, technical proof of your protocol's efficiency and scalability, building trust with VCs and enterprise clients.
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Infrastructure Decision Matrix
Build vs. Buy: In-House vs. Chainscore ZK Benchmarking
A detailed comparison of the total cost, risk, and time investment required to build a production-grade ZK benchmarking suite internally versus leveraging Chainscore's managed service.
| Evaluation Factor | Build In-House Team | Chainscore Managed Service |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production-Ready Suite | 6-9+ months | 2-4 weeks |
Upfront Development Cost | $250K - $500K+ | $0 (Service Model) |
Annual Maintenance & DevOps | 1-2 FTEs ($150K - $300K) | Included in Service |
Coverage: ZK Frameworks & VMs | Limited to 1-2 (e.g., Circom) | Circom, Halo2, Noir, SP1, RISC Zero |
Benchmark Depth & Granularity | Basic metrics (proving time) | Cycle counts, memory, constraints, GPU/CPU profiling |
Security & Audit Overhead | High (Custom toolchain risk) | Inherit our audited, battle-tested platform |
Integration with CI/CD | Manual or custom scripting | Pre-built GitHub Actions, CLI, API |
Ongoing Protocol Updates | Your team's responsibility | Automated, managed by Chainscore |
Expert Support & Consultation | None (internal knowledge only) | Dedicated ZK engineers & architects |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $400K - $800K+ | Starting at $75K/year |
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts to power your protocol.
We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the secure, immutable backbone of your application. Our development process is built on audited best practices using Solidity 0.8+ and OpenZeppelin libraries, ensuring your core logic is robust from day one.
Deliver a secure, gas-optimized MVP in as little as 2 weeks with our proven development framework.
- Full-Stack Development: From
ERC-20/721/1155tokens to complex DeFi logic, cross-chain bridges, and DAO governance systems. - Security-First Process: Every contract undergoes rigorous internal review and is prepared for third-party audits by firms like CertiK or Quantstamp.
- Measurable Outcomes: Achieve >99.9% uptime, gas costs reduced by 20-40%, and seamless integration with your front-end.
Technical & Commercial Insights
ZK Benchmarking FAQs
Get clear answers on how our ZK proof benchmarking service works, from methodology to outcomes.
Our methodology is a three-phase process based on industry best practices. First, we conduct a requirements analysis to define your specific performance goals (e.g., proof generation speed, memory usage). Next, we execute controlled, repeatable tests across multiple ZK frameworks (like Halo2, Plonky2, and Circom) and hardware configurations. Finally, we deliver a comprehensive report with comparative metrics, bottleneck analysis, and concrete recommendations for framework selection and optimization.
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Protocols Shipped
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