We deliver custom smart contracts that power your core business logic. Our development process ensures security-first architecture, gas optimization, and comprehensive testing before deployment to mainnet.
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Bitcoin-to-Polkadot Parachain Bridge Architecture
We design and build secure, sovereign cross-consensus messaging (XCM) bridges to connect Bitcoin to the Polkadot ecosystem, enabling seamless BTC transfers to and from parachains.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built to your exact specifications.
From concept to deployment, we handle the entire lifecycle, ensuring your contracts are battle-tested and ready for real-world use.
- Token Standards:
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, and custom implementations. - Protocol Logic: DEXs, lending/borrowing, staking, governance, and multi-signature wallets.
- Security & Audits: Built with
OpenZeppelinpatterns and prepared for third-party audits. - Deployment & Verification: Full support for deployment, Etherscan verification, and frontend integration.
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ENTERPRISE-GRADE BRIDGE INFRASTRUCTURE
Core Architectural Capabilities
Our architecture is engineered for high-volume, secure asset transfers between Bitcoin and Polkadot. We deliver production-ready solutions with audited security and predictable performance.
01
Trust-Minimized Custody
Multi-signature MPC vaults with distributed key management. No single point of failure, ensuring Bitcoin assets are secured to institutional standards.
3/5+
Multi-Sig Threshold
SOC 2
Compliance
02
Substrate-Based Parachain Integration
Native integration with your parachain's runtime. We implement custom pallets for mint/burn logic, governance hooks, and real-time state verification.
< 2 sec
Finality
Rust
Core Language
03
Real-Time Proof Verification
SPV (Simplified Payment Verification) light clients and Merkle proof validation running on-chain. Enables fast, cryptographically secure confirmation of Bitcoin transactions.
6 Blocks
Confirmation Depth
< 10 sec
Verification Time
04
Modular Relayer Network
Decentralized, incentivized relayers monitor Bitcoin and Polkadot networks. Fault-tolerant design with automatic failover ensures 24/7 bridge availability.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
Geo-Redundant
Deployment
05
Gas-Optimized Asset Wrapping
Efficient xBTC or custom wrapped asset contracts on your parachain. Implements ERC-20 standards with metadata extensions and optimized batch operations.
< 50k gas
Avg. Transfer
OpenZeppelin
Audited Libs
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TANGIBLE RESULTS
Business Outcomes for Your Parachain
Our Bitcoin-to-Polkadot bridge architecture is engineered to deliver measurable advantages, accelerating your time-to-market and unlocking new capital flows.
01
Accelerated Time-to-Market
Deploy a production-ready, secure Bitcoin bridge in under 6 weeks. We provide a complete, pre-audited architecture, eliminating months of R&D and security review cycles.
< 6 weeks
To Production
Pre-Audited
Architecture
02
Unlock Bitcoin Liquidity
Enable seamless, trust-minimized transfers of BTC into your DeFi ecosystem. Attract billions in dormant capital to power lending, staking, and trading on your parachain.
Bitcoin-native
Capital Inflow
Trust-Minimized
Cross-Chain Model
03
Enterprise-Grade Security
Bridge security is paramount. Our architecture incorporates multi-signature governance, decentralized watchtowers, and is built for formal verification, providing institutional-grade assurance.
Multi-Sig
Governance
Formal Verification
Ready
04
Reduced Operational Overhead
We manage the complex infrastructure—relayers, oracles, and monitoring—so your team can focus on core application logic. Includes 24/7 monitoring and a 99.5% uptime SLA.
99.5%
Uptime SLA
Fully Managed
Infrastructure
05
Future-Proof Scalability
Architected for Polkadot 2.0 (Agile Coretime) and Bitcoin Layer 2s. Modular design allows easy integration of new assets (like Runes) and scaling solutions as they emerge.
Polkadot 2.0
Ready
Modular
Design
06
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Receive a comprehensive audit trail, on-chain proof of reserves, and documentation designed to satisfy internal security reviews and regulatory due diligence processes.
Proof of Reserves
On-Chain
Full Audit Trail
Documentation
Structured Roadmap to a Production-Ready Bridge
Phased Development & Deliverables
Our modular, milestone-driven approach ensures predictable delivery, transparent progress, and a clear path from PoC to mainnet. Each phase includes defined deliverables, acceptance criteria, and a fixed scope.
| Phase & Deliverables | Starter (PoC) | Professional (Production) | Enterprise (Managed) |
|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1: Architecture & Design | |||
| Basic | Detailed | Detailed + Custom |
| High-level | Comprehensive | Comprehensive + Audit Plan |
Phase 2: Core Development | |||
| Light Client | Optimized Client | Optimized + Monitoring |
| Basic XCM Integration | Advanced XCM w/ Governance | Custom Asset Logic |
| Single Instance | High-Availability Cluster | Geo-distributed Cluster |
Phase 3: Security & Testing | Internal Review | External Audit (1 Firm) | External Audit (2 Firms) |
| |||
| Limited Scope | Full Scope | |
Phase 4: Deployment & Go-Live | Self-Service Guide | Assisted Deployment | Full Managed Deployment |
| |||
| Basic Logs | Dashboards & Alerts | Custom SLA Dashboard |
Phase 5: Post-Launch Support | 30 Days | 6 Months | 12+ Months (SLA) |
| Best Effort | < 12 Hours | < 1 Hour (SLA) |
| Advisory | Implementation | Full Management |
Estimated Timeline | 6-8 Weeks | 12-16 Weeks | 16-20+ Weeks |
Starting Engagement | $50K | $150K | Custom Quote |
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PROVEN FRAMEWORK
Our Development & Security Methodology
A rigorous, multi-layered approach designed to deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready cross-chain infrastructure. We focus on verifiable outcomes, not just features.
03
Relay & Light Client Engineering
We build optimized Bitcoin SPV clients and Polkadot light clients in Rust/Substrate, ensuring minimal trust assumptions and maximal liveness. Our relays are designed for 99.9%+ uptime with sub-second block header processing.
Sub-second
Header Finality
99.9%+
Relay Uptime
05
Continuous Monitoring & Incident Response
Post-deployment, we implement 24/7 monitoring for bridge health, anomalous transactions, and security events. A predefined incident response plan ensures rapid mitigation of any vulnerabilities or exploits.
24/7
Monitoring
< 5 min
Alert Response SLA
06
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
We deliver comprehensive technical specifications, API documentation, and operational runbooks. Our team provides training to your engineers on bridge maintenance, upgrade procedures, and security best practices.
Full Specs
Delivered
Hands-on
Training
Architecture Comparison
Build with Chainscore vs. Alternative Approaches
A detailed comparison of development paths for a secure, production-ready Bitcoin-to-Polkadot parachain bridge.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Use Generic Bridge SDK | Chainscore Custom Architecture |
|---|---|---|---|
Time to Production | 9-18 months | 3-6 months | 8-12 weeks |
Initial Architecture & Security Audit | Your team + external auditor ($50K+) | Basic protocol audit only | Included (OWASP, Trail of Bits standards) |
Parachain Integration Complexity | High (requires Substrate/Pallet expertise) | Medium (limited to SDK's template) | Handled by our Polkadot parachain specialists |
Bitcoin Light Client & Consensus Security | Custom implementation (high risk) | Shared, generic validation layer | Dedicated, optimized client with fraud proofs |
Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades | Full internal team required | Dependent on SDK provider's roadmap | Optional SLA with 24/7 monitoring & incident response |
XCMP Integration for Cross-Parachain Assets | Not included | Not included | Included (enables DOT, ASTR, etc. flows) |
Total Year 1 Cost (Dev, Audit, Ops) | $300K - $750K+ | $80K - $200K + operational overhead | $120K - $300K (all-inclusive, predictable) |
Guaranteed Finality for BTC Wrapping | Variable (depends on implementation) | ~1 hour (Bitcoin confirmation delays) | < 30 minutes with our optimized checkpointing |
Compliance & Monitoring Suite | Build from scratch | Basic transaction logs | Included: AML screening, real-time dashboards, alerting |
Technical & Commercial Insights
Bitcoin-to-Polkadot Bridge Development FAQ
Get clear, specific answers to the most common questions CTOs and technical founders ask when evaluating a custom Bitcoin-to-Polkadot bridge.
From architecture to mainnet launch, a typical custom Bitcoin-to-Polkadot parachain bridge takes 8-14 weeks. This includes 2 weeks for design & specification, 4-6 weeks for core development and unit testing, 2 weeks for internal security audit, and 2-4 weeks for client testing and final deployment. We provide a detailed, phase-gated project plan at kickoff.
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