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KYC Legacy System Modernization
We migrate your traditional, siloed KYC databases to decentralized storage models. This improves security, enables cross-platform interoperability, and returns data control to users while maintaining full compliance.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts built for production on EVM and Solana.
- Production-Ready Code: Built with
Solidity 0.8+orRust, followingOpenZeppelinstandards and security best practices. - Full Lifecycle Support: From initial architecture and development through to deployment, monitoring, and upgrade management.
- Key Deliverables: Gas-optimized contracts, comprehensive documentation, and a formal verification report.
Reduce your time-to-market and technical risk. We deliver battle-tested contracts with a 99.9% uptime SLA for core logic, enabling you to launch confidently.
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PROVEN PROCESS
Our Migration & Modernization Capabilities
We execute a structured, low-risk migration from legacy KYC systems to modern, compliant blockchain infrastructure. Our focus is on data integrity, regulatory adherence, and zero business disruption.
01
Legacy System Assessment & Data Mapping
Comprehensive audit of your existing KYC workflows and data schemas. We map all customer data points, compliance rules, and integration touchpoints to ensure a complete and accurate migration blueprint.
100%
Data Integrity
< 1 week
Assessment Phase
02
Secure On-Chain Identity Migration
Migrate verified user identities to privacy-preserving on-chain attestations using standards like Verifiable Credentials (W3C) and ERC-725/ERC-735. Maintains user control and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA).
Zero-Knowledge
Proofs
ERC-725/735
Standards
03
Smart Contract Rule Engine Deployment
Replace rigid legacy logic with upgradable smart contracts that encode KYC/AML rules. Enables real-time compliance checks, automated sanctions screening, and programmable risk tiers directly on-chain.
Sub-second
Verification
OpenZeppelin
Audited
04
API Gateway & Integration Layer
Deploy a secure, scalable API layer that connects your modernized KYC system to existing front-ends, banking partners, and regulatory reporting tools. Provides a seamless interface for your engineering team.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
REST & GraphQL
APIs
05
Compliance Dashboard & Monitoring
Gain real-time visibility into KYC status, audit trails, and regulatory reporting. Our dashboard provides alerts for suspicious activity and automated reporting for FATF Travel Rule, FinCEN, and other regulators.
Real-time
Alerts
FATF Compliant
Reporting
06
Post-Migration Support & Optimization
We provide ongoing support, performance monitoring, and iterative optimization of your KYC stack. Includes gas cost optimization, rule updates for new regulations, and scalability tuning.
24/7
Support
Ongoing
Optimization
benefits
FROM LEGACY BURDEN TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Business Outcomes of Decentralized KYC Storage
Modernizing KYC with decentralized storage transforms a compliance cost center into a secure, scalable asset. Here's what our clients achieve.
01
Eliminate Data Breach Liability
Replace centralized databases with user-controlled, encrypted storage. Sensitive PII is never held on your servers, dramatically reducing your attack surface and regulatory liability for breaches.
Zero
PII on Your Servers
AES-256
End-to-End Encryption
02
Slash Compliance & Audit Costs
Automated, immutable audit trails on-chain replace manual reporting. Prove compliance in real-time with cryptographic proofs, reducing audit preparation time and associated legal fees by over 70%.
>70%
Audit Cost Reduction
Real-time
Compliance Proofs
03
Enable Global User Portability
Users own and control their verified credentials via decentralized identifiers (DIDs). They can reuse KYC across your ecosystem and partner platforms, removing onboarding friction for new services.
< 60 sec
Cross-Service Onboarding
W3C
DID/VC Standard
04
Future-Proof Regulatory Agility
A modular, smart contract-based policy engine allows you to update KYC rules and jurisdiction-specific requirements via governance, not costly system overhauls. Adapt to new regulations in days, not months.
Days
Regulation Adaptation
Modular
Policy Engine
05
Unlock New Revenue Streams
With user-permissioned data sharing, create premium B2B data insights or verification-as-a-service offerings for partners. Monetize your compliance infrastructure without handling raw user data.
B2B API
New Product Line
User-Consented
Data Sharing
06
Achieve Enterprise-Grade SLAs
Our architecture, built on proven decentralized storage networks like IPFS/Arweave with blockchain anchoring, delivers the reliability and availability demanded by financial institutions.
99.95%
System Uptime SLA
< 2s
Credential Retrieval
Technical & Operational Comparison
Legacy vs. Modernized KYC Architecture
A side-by-side analysis of traditional KYC systems versus a modern, blockchain-integrated approach built by Chainscore. This table highlights the technical, operational, and business impact of modernization.
| Architecture Component | Legacy KYC System | Chainscore Modernized KYC |
|---|---|---|
Data Silos & Integration | Fragmented across vendors, high-cost APIs, manual reconciliation | Unified API layer with single source of truth, automated on-chain/off-chain sync |
User Onboarding Time | 3-7 days for full verification | < 10 minutes for automated Tier 1, < 24h for enhanced due diligence |
Compliance Cost per User | $15-$50+ (manual review, vendor fees) | $1-$5 (automated workflows, reusable credentials) |
Fraud Detection & Audit Trail | Centralized logs, difficult to prove immutability, prone to tampering | Immutable audit trail on-chain, verifiable proof of compliance checks |
Global Regulatory Adaptability | Monolithic, requires months to adapt to new jurisdictions | Modular rule engine, updates deployed in < 2 weeks for new regions |
User Data Portability & Control | Zero portability; data locked with provider, high re-verification costs | Self-sovereign identity principles; users own and reuse verifiable credentials |
Developer Experience & API | Complex, document-heavy SOAP/REST APIs, poor documentation | REST & GraphQL APIs with SDKs, comprehensive docs, sandbox environment |
Uptime & Reliability SLA | 99.5% typical, with multi-hour outage risks | 99.9% SLA with multi-region failover and real-time monitoring |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $200K-$1M+ (licenses, integration, maintenance) | $50K-$250K (subscription + implementation, predictable scaling) |
Time to Implement New Workflow | 6-12 months (vendor negotiations, custom dev) | 4-8 weeks (configure rules, integrate APIs, deploy smart contracts) |
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MINIMIZE RISK, MAXIMIZE UPTIME
Our 4-Phase Migration Methodology
A proven, phased approach to modernize your KYC/AML infrastructure with zero business disruption. We de-risk the transition from legacy systems to a secure, scalable blockchain-native stack.
01
Phase 1: Discovery & Architecture
We conduct a comprehensive audit of your existing KYC workflows, data models, and compliance rules. Our team designs a modular smart contract architecture and defines the on-chain/off-chain data strategy, ensuring regulatory adherence from day one.
2-3 weeks
Assessment Timeline
100%
Rule Coverage Map
02
Phase 2: Smart Contract Development
Our certified developers build your core KYC verification and credential management contracts using battle-tested patterns (ERC-725, Soulbound Tokens). Every line is peer-reviewed and undergoes automated security scanning prior to formal audit.
OpenZeppelin
Security Standard
Formal Audit
Pre-Deployment
03
Phase 3: Staged Deployment & Integration
We deploy the new system in a staged, canary release parallel to your legacy stack. Our integration layer ensures seamless data sync and fallback capabilities, guaranteeing 100% operational continuity during the cutover.
Zero-Downtime
Migration SLA
Parallel Run
Risk Mitigation
04
Phase 4: Go-Live & Continuous Compliance
Final cutover to the new production system, followed by 30 days of enhanced monitoring and support. We provide ongoing compliance dashboards and automated update mechanisms for evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., Travel Rule, MiCA).
30-day
Post-Launch Support
Real-time
Compliance Dashboard
From Assessment to Production
Typical Project Timeline & Deliverables
A transparent breakdown of our phased approach to modernizing your KYC/AML infrastructure, detailing key milestones, deliverables, and timeframes for a predictable project execution.
| Phase & Key Deliverables | Timeline | Your Team's Role | Chainscore Deliverables |
|---|---|---|---|
Discovery & Architecture Design | 1-2 weeks | Provide access to legacy systems and compliance requirements | Technical assessment report and modernized system architecture |
Core Engine & Smart Contract Development | 3-5 weeks | Review and approve API specifications and contract logic | Production-ready smart contracts for identity verification and compliance rules |
API Gateway & Integration Layer | 2-3 weeks | Coordinate internal system access for integration testing | REST/GraphQL APIs, webhook endpoints, and SDKs for your stack |
Security Audit & Penetration Testing | 1-2 weeks | Participate in audit review sessions | Full audit report from a third-party firm and remediation support |
Staging Deployment & UAT | 1-2 weeks | Execute comprehensive user acceptance testing | Deployed staging environment, test data, and documentation |
Production Launch & Go-Live Support | 1 week | Final approval for production cutover | Production deployment, monitoring setup, and launch support handoff |
Technical & Commercial Details
KYC Modernization FAQs
Answers to common questions from CTOs and product leaders evaluating blockchain-based KYC modernization.
A standard deployment for a modular, blockchain-based KYC system takes 4-8 weeks from kickoff to production. This includes 2 weeks for requirements & architecture, 3-4 weeks for core development and smart contract audits, and 1-2 weeks for integration and go-live. Complex, multi-jurisdictional systems with custom compliance logic can extend to 12 weeks.
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