We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that power your core business logic. Our development process is built on security-first principles, using Solidity 0.8+, OpenZeppelin libraries, and comprehensive audit patterns to mitigate risk.
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AppChain-Specific Governance Consulting
Strategic and architectural guidance for application-specific blockchains (AppChains, L2s, Subnets) to design governance models that securely interact with parent chains and other ecosystems.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers.
- Full Lifecycle Development: From initial design and
Hardhat/Foundrytesting to mainnet deployment and verification. - Protocol-Specific Expertise:
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155,ERC-4626, custom staking, governance, and DeFi primitives. - Guaranteed Quality: Every contract undergoes internal review and is prepared for third-party audits from firms like
CertiKorTrail of Bits.
We deliver auditable, gas-optimized code that reduces deployment risk and accelerates your time-to-market by weeks.
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TAILORED FOR APPCHAINS
Our Governance Design Capabilities
We architect on-chain governance systems that balance decentralization, security, and efficient decision-making for your specific application logic and community.
01
Tokenomics & Voting Power Design
Design token distribution, staking mechanics, and voting weight models (e.g., quadratic, conviction voting) to align incentives and prevent whale dominance.
5+
Voting Models
ERC-20/721
Token Standards
02
Proposal & Upgrade Frameworks
Implement secure, multi-stage proposal lifecycles (temperature checks, on-chain votes) and upgrade mechanisms (Transparent Proxy, UUPS) for seamless protocol evolution.
OpenZeppelin
Security Standard
Multi-Sig
Emergency Controls
03
Treasury & Grant Management
Build automated treasury systems with vesting schedules, multi-signature controls, and grant distribution frameworks to fund ecosystem growth sustainably.
Gnosis Safe
Integration
Streaming
Payment Support
04
Security & Attack Mitigation
Incorporate timelocks, veto mechanisms, and governance attack simulations (e.g., 51% attacks, proposal spam) to protect your chain's core operations.
Formal Verification
Audit Readiness
> 99%
Test Coverage
05
Cross-Chain Governance
Design governance bridges and message-passing systems using LayerZero or Axelar for AppChains that interact with L1s or other rollups.
LayerZero
Protocol Support
< 2 min
Message Finality
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TANGIBLE BUSINESS IMPACT
Outcomes of a Purpose-Built Governance Model
Our consulting delivers more than a framework; it delivers a strategic asset. Here are the measurable results you can expect from a governance model engineered for your specific AppChain.
01
Accelerated Protocol Upgrades
Reduce governance proposal-to-execution time by 70-90% with streamlined, automated processes. Eliminate bottlenecks and deploy critical security patches or new features in days, not months.
70-90%
Faster Execution
< 7 days
Critical Upgrades
02
Enhanced Security & Risk Mitigation
Implement multi-layered security with on-chain voting, timelocks, and emergency multisigs. Our designs are built on battle-tested patterns from leading DAOs, significantly reducing governance attack surfaces.
100%
On-Chain Verifiability
Multi-Sig
Emergency Controls
03
Sustainable Tokenomics Alignment
Design incentive structures that align stakeholder actions with long-term protocol health. We model and implement mechanisms for treasury management, staking rewards, and fee distribution that prevent value leakage.
Custom
Economic Models
DAO-Owned
Treasury Design
05
Increased Developer & Community Participation
Boost proposal submission and voter turnout by 3-5x with intuitive interfaces, delegation tools, and clear contribution guidelines. Foster an active, engaged ecosystem from day one.
3-5x
Higher Participation
Full-Stack
UI/UX Included
Strategic Decision Matrix
Build vs. Buy: Governance Design Options
A detailed comparison of the time, cost, and risk involved in developing a custom governance system in-house versus leveraging Chainscore's proven framework.
| Governance Component | Build In-House | Buy with Chainscore |
|---|---|---|
Time to Launch | 6-12+ months | 4-8 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $200K - $500K+ | $50K - $150K |
Security Audit Requirement | Mandatory (extra $50K-$100K) | Included (pre-audited modules) |
Expertise Required | Specialized DAO/Governance engineers | Our team provides full-stack expertise |
Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades | Your team's responsibility (2+ FTE) | Optional SLA with 24/7 monitoring |
Voter Fraud & Sybil Attack Protection | Custom R&D project | Integrated, battle-tested solutions |
Treasury Management Modules | Build from scratch | Pre-built for multi-chain, multi-asset |
Flexibility for Future Upgrades | High (full control) | High (modular, upgradeable architecture) |
Total Year 1 Cost (Est.) | $300K - $750K+ | $75K - $200K |
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PREDICTABLE TIMELINE
Our 4-Week Governance Framework Delivery
We deliver a production-ready, custom governance framework for your AppChain in a structured 4-week sprint. This fixed timeline provides certainty for your roadmap and ensures your core team can focus on product development.
01
Week 1: Discovery & Architecture
We conduct a deep-dive workshop to map your tokenomics, stakeholder roles, and upgrade processes. You receive a detailed technical architecture document and a finalized project plan.
Client Value: Aligns technical design with business goals before a single line of code is written.
1
Kick-off Workshop
100%
Architecture Sign-off
02
Week 2: Core Smart Contract Development
Our engineers build the core governance contracts: a custom Governor contract, Timelock controller, and your token (ERC-20/ERC-4626). All code follows OpenZeppelin standards and includes comprehensive NatSpec documentation.
Client Value: Secure, auditable, and maintainable foundation for all governance actions.
OpenZeppelin
Security Standard
Full NatSpec
Documentation
03
Week 3: Integration & Frontend Prototype
We integrate the governance contracts with your chain's RPC endpoints and deploy a functional frontend prototype using Tally or a custom UI. This allows for immediate internal testing and stakeholder feedback.
Client Value: See and interact with a working system, enabling early validation and adjustments.
Live Testnet
Deployment
Tally / Custom UI
Frontend Option
04
Week 4: Security Review & Handoff
The codebase undergoes an internal security review by our senior auditors, culminating in a final report. We provide complete deployment scripts, operational runbooks, and a knowledge transfer session for your team.
Client Value: Launch with confidence using battle-tested code and clear operational guidance.
Internal Audit
Security Review
Full Handoff
Documentation & Scripts
For CTOs and Technical Founders
AppChain Governance Consulting FAQ
Common questions from teams implementing custom governance for their sovereign blockchains.
Our process follows four phases over 4-8 weeks: 1) Discovery & Analysis (1 week) - we audit your tokenomics, community, and technical stack. 2) Blueprint Design (2-3 weeks) - we create a detailed governance model with proposal types, voting mechanisms, and upgrade paths. 3) Smart Contract Development (2-3 weeks) - we build and unit test the governance contracts. 4) Deployment & Handoff (1 week) - we deploy to your testnet/mainnet and provide full documentation. We provide weekly syncs and a dedicated technical lead.
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Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall