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Threshold Cryptography for Cross-Chain Security

Implement distributed key generation (DKG) and threshold signature schemes (TSS) to secure your cross-chain infrastructure with enhanced fault tolerance and no single point of failure.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built to your exact specifications.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts for DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and enterprise applications. Our development process is built on audited code patterns and gas optimization from day one.

  • Security-First Development: All contracts are built with OpenZeppelin libraries and undergo rigorous internal audits before deployment.
  • Full-Stack Integration: We deliver contracts ready to integrate with your frontend, including comprehensive testing suites and deployment scripts.
  • Protocol Expertise: Specialized development for ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-4626, and custom standards.

We deliver battle-tested contracts that power your product, not just code that compiles. Our focus is on security, efficiency, and maintainability to protect your users and your business.

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ARCHITECTURE

Core Components of Our Threshold Cryptography Implementation

Our enterprise-grade threshold cryptography service is built on battle-tested, audited components designed for high-stakes cross-chain security. We deliver the cryptographic primitives you need, not just the theory.

01

Distributed Key Generation (DKG)

Secure, verifiable key generation across geographically distributed nodes with no single point of failure. Our implementation is based on the FROST protocol, ensuring trustless setup and proactive secret sharing for long-term security.

n-of-t
Flexible Signing Schemes
Zero Trust
Setup Assumption
02

Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS)

Implement BLS or ECDSA threshold signatures for secure, non-interactive signing. Achieve consensus on cross-chain messages without exposing private keys, enabling secure bridging and oracle operations.

BLS/ECDSA
Signature Support
Sub-second
Signing Latency
03

Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Engine

A hardened runtime for executing cryptographic protocols. Features include side-channel resistance, continuous proactive refresh of secrets, and built-in support for key rotation and committee changes.

Proactive Refresh
Security Feature
Rust/C++
Core Implementation
04

Fault-Tolerant Consensus Layer

Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus integrated with the TSS layer to ensure liveness and safety. Handles node failures and malicious actors without compromising the signing ceremony.

> 1/3 Byzantine
Fault Tolerance
Guaranteed Liveness
SLA
06

Cross-Chain Message Format (CCMF)

A standardized, extensible payload schema for signing cross-chain transactions. Supports major ecosystems (EVM, Cosmos, Solana) and ensures signed intent is unambiguous and verifiable on destination chains.

EVM/Cosmos/Solana
Chain Support
Extensible Schema
Design
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ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY

Business Outcomes: Secure, Resilient Cross-Chain Infrastructure

Our threshold cryptography solutions deliver measurable improvements in security posture, operational resilience, and developer velocity for cross-chain applications.

01

Eliminate Single Points of Failure

Distribute signing authority across a decentralized network of nodes using (t,n)-threshold signatures. No single key or node can compromise your cross-chain bridge or oracle.

> 10
Distributed Signers
0
Single Points of Failure
02

Guaranteed Transaction Finality

Achieve cryptographic certainty for cross-chain messages. Our MPC protocols ensure signed transactions are valid and non-repudiable, preventing double-spends and replay attacks.

100%
Signature Validity
BFT Consensus
Underlying Protocol
03

Maintain Chain-Agnostic Flexibility

Deploy secure, verifiable bridges between any combination of EVM, Solana, Cosmos, and other L1/L2 networks without being locked into a specific vendor's stack.

15+
Supported Chains
< 2 weeks
New Chain Integration
05

Scale with Predictable Performance

Our infrastructure is designed for high-throughput DeFi and gaming applications, with sub-second signature generation and linear scaling as your transaction volume grows.

< 500ms
Signing Latency
99.9%
Uptime SLA
06

Reduce Operational Overhead

We manage the entire MPC node network, key lifecycle, and security updates. Your team integrates a simple API and focuses on building application logic.

24/7
Infra Management
API-First
Integration
Architecture Decision Guide

Threshold Cryptography vs. Traditional Multi-Sig: A Security Comparison

A technical comparison of security models to help CTOs and architects choose the right foundation for cross-chain applications.

Security FactorTraditional Multi-Signature (Multi-Sig)Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS)

Key Management

Centralized (on-chain addresses)

Distributed (off-chain key shares)

Attack Surface

High (on-chain logic, single points of failure)

Low (cryptographic, no single point of failure)

On-Chain Footprint

High (complex, gas-intensive smart contracts)

Low (single, lightweight signature verification)

Signing Latency

High (sequential approvals, potential delays)

Low (parallel computation, near-instant)

Cross-Chain Complexity

High (requires separate setup per chain)

Low (single key pair works across all chains)

Audit & Upgrade Risk

High (frequent re-audits for logic changes)

Low (cryptographic standard, minimal upgrades)

Implementation Timeline

6-12 months (custom development & audits)

4-8 weeks (with Chainscore's audited framework)

Estimated Annual TCO

$200K-$500K+ (dev, gas, audit, maintenance)

$50K-$150K (managed service with SLA)

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PROVEN FRAMEWORK

Our Implementation Methodology: From Design to Production

A systematic, security-first approach to deploying production-grade threshold cryptography for your cross-chain infrastructure, ensuring reliability from day one.

01

Architecture & Threat Modeling

We begin with a collaborative design session to map your cross-chain flows and define security parameters. This includes threat modeling for key generation, signing ceremonies, and slashing conditions to build a resilient foundation.

2-3 days
Design Sprint
Zero Trust
Security Model
02

Protocol Selection & Node Design

We architect the optimal threshold signature scheme (e.g., ECDSA, BLS) and design the validator node infrastructure. This includes hardware security module (HSM) integration, geographic distribution, and consensus mechanism for signing committees.

Multi-Cloud
Node Distribution
FIPS 140-2
HSM Standards
03

Implementation & Auditing

Our engineers develop the core signing logic, relayers, and monitoring agents. Every component undergoes rigorous internal review followed by a formal security audit from a leading firm like Trail of Bits or Quantstamp.

100%
Code Coverage
Formal Audit
Security Guarantee
04

Staged Testnet Deployment

We deploy to a private testnet for integration testing, followed by a public testnet phase with incentivized fault injection. This validates network resilience, slashing logic, and recovery procedures under realistic conditions.

> 99%
Testnet Uptime
Fault-Tested
Resilience Proven
05

Production Rollout & Key Ceremony

We manage the secure, multi-party computation (MPC) for distributed key generation and the inaugural signing ceremony. Infrastructure is deployed with automated failover, 24/7 monitoring, and defined incident response playbooks.

< 48 hours
Go-Live Window
99.9% SLA
Uptime Guarantee
06

Ongoing Management & Upgrades

We provide continuous monitoring, node operator management, and protocol upgrades. Our team handles validator set changes, key rotation, and integration of new chains into your secure cross-chain network.

24/7
SRE Support
Zero-Downtime
Upgrades
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for speed and scale.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the backbone of your Web3 application. Our development process is built on security-first principles, utilizing audited libraries like OpenZeppelin and comprehensive testing frameworks to ensure reliability.

From initial concept to mainnet deployment, we manage the full lifecycle, delivering code you can trust.

Our typical deliverables include:

  • Gas-optimized contracts for EVM-compatible chains (Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche).
  • Full audit support with detailed documentation and a 99.9% bug-free deployment record.
  • Token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155) and complex DeFi logic (AMMs, staking, vesting).

We focus on business outcomes: reducing your time-to-market with a 2-4 week MVP delivery and providing long-term maintainability through clean, modular Solidity 0.8+ code.

Technical & Commercial Insights

Frequently Asked Questions on Threshold Cryptography

Get clear answers on how our threshold cryptography services enhance cross-chain security, from implementation to long-term support.

Threshold cryptography distributes a single private key across multiple parties (e.g., 5-of-9), so no single entity can compromise the system. For cross-chain bridges and asset management, this eliminates single points of failure. We implement this using libraries like tss-lib and multi-party-ecdsa, ensuring that signing for cross-chain messages or governance actions requires a pre-defined quorum, drastically reducing attack vectors compared to traditional multi-sig setups.

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