We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the secure, automated backbone of your application. Our development process is built on Solana, EVM, and Move ecosystems using battle-tested patterns from OpenZeppelin and Anchor.
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AppChain-Specific DeFi Infrastructure Consulting
We design and implement the core monetary and liquidity layers for your application-specific blockchain, including native AMMs, lending markets, and stablecoin systems tailored to your consensus and user base.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by experts for your Web3 product.
From tokenomics to complex DeFi logic, we translate your business rules into immutable, gas-efficient code.
- Full Lifecycle Development: Strategy, architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Security-First Approach: Multi-stage audits, formal verification, and automated testing with
Foundry/Hardhat. - Key Deliverables:
ERC-20/ERC-721tokens, custom DeFi protocols, DAO governance systems, and cross-chain bridges.
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PRODUCTION-READY MODULES
Core DeFi Infrastructure Components We Deliver
We architect and deploy the foundational DeFi primitives your AppChain needs to launch and scale. Each component is built with security-first principles, battle-tested patterns, and seamless interoperability in mind.
01
Custom DEX & AMM Engine
Deploy a high-performance decentralized exchange tailored to your chain's consensus and fee model. We implement concentrated liquidity pools, multi-hop routing, and MEV-resistant transaction ordering to maximize capital efficiency and user experience.
Deliverables: Constant Product/StableSwap AMMs, Limit Order Book integration, Liquidity mining smart contracts.
< 2 sec
Swap Finality
0.05%
Min. Fee Tier
02
Cross-Chain Bridge & Messaging Layer
Secure, trust-minimized bridges connecting your AppChain to Ethereum, Solana, and other major L1/L2 networks. We implement canonical bridges, liquidity networks (like Stargate patterns), and generic message passing for seamless asset and data transfer.
Deliverables: Bridge validator sets, mint/burn contracts, fraud-proof systems, and relayer infrastructure.
5 min
Avg. Withdrawal Time
$500M+
Audited TVL
03
Lending & Borrowing Protocol
Institutional-grade money market protocol with isolated and cross-margin pools. Features include dynamic interest rate models, robust liquidation engines, and flash loan support. Built with OpenZeppelin audits and formal verification in mind.
Deliverables: Lending pool core, price oracle integration, keeper bot systems, and governance modules.
150%
Min. Collateral Ratio
< 1 sec
Liquidation Speed
04
Liquid Staking Derivative (LSD) Infrastructure
Native staking derivative systems to unlock liquidity for your AppChain's validators and delegators. We design secure minting/burning mechanisms, reward distribution, and validator management smart contracts to bootstrap network security and DeFi composability.
Deliverables: Staking vaults, derivative token (stToken) contracts, validator registry, and slashing handlers.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
0%
Protocol Cut
05
Perpetual Futures & Derivatives Engine
Low-latency perpetual swaps exchange with up to 50x leverage. Engineered for your chain's throughput, featuring funding rate mechanisms, multi-asset collateral, and a robust risk management framework with circuit breakers and insurance funds.
Deliverables: Perpetual trading core, position manager, keeper network, and real-time price feeds.
$0.001
Avg. Trade Fee
< 100ms
Order Matching
06
On-Chain Governance & DAO Tooling
Complete governance stack for protocol upgrades, treasury management, and community-led initiatives. Includes token-weighted voting, multi-sig timelock controllers, proposal factories, and delegation systems to ensure decentralized and efficient decision-making.
Deliverables: Governor contracts, voting token logic, treasury modules, and snapshot integration.
48 hrs
Min. Voting Period
100%
On-Chain Execution
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THE ARCHITECTURAL IMPERATIVE
Why a Tailored DeFi Layer is Critical for AppChain Success
Generic DeFi tooling creates friction, security gaps, and poor UX. We architect liquidity, yield, and trading infrastructure designed for your chain's unique consensus, tokenomics, and user base.
01
Native Liquidity Design
We architect liquidity pools, bonding curves, and AMMs that align with your native token's emission schedule and validator incentives, preventing capital flight and ensuring sustainable TVL growth.
>40%
Higher TVL Retention
< 2 sec
Cross-Chain Settlement
02
Gas & Fee Optimization
Custom fee market design and contract-level gas optimization for your specific VM (EVM, SVM, Move). We eliminate the 30-50% gas overhead typical of forked protocols.
50%
Avg. Gas Reduction
Fixed-Cost
Fee Predictability
03
Security-First Architecture
DeFi modules built with formal verification patterns, integrated slashing conditions for validators, and real-time monitoring. Every component undergoes internal and third-party audit cycles.
Zero
Critical Bugs Shipped
48h
Incident Response SLA
04
Composable Yield Strategies
Design staking, lending, and vault strategies that leverage your chain's native yield sources (e.g., consensus rewards, MEV, sequencer fees) to create sticky, high-APR opportunities.
2-5x
Native Yield Multiplier
Fully Audited
Strategy Code
05
Regulatory-Byte Design
Embed compliance hooks (travel rule, sanctions screening) and privacy-preserving transaction layers at the protocol level, future-proofing for institutional adoption.
Pre-Integrated
Compliance APIs
ZK-Proofs
Privacy Option
06
Developer Experience (DX) Tooling
We deliver custom SDKs, local testnets with forked state, and deployment frameworks that cut your ecosystem's time-to-integration from months to weeks.
4 weeks
Avg. SDK Delivery
95%
Code Coverage
Choosing Your AppChain's Foundation
Custom-Built vs. Forked DeFi: A Strategic Comparison
A detailed breakdown of the strategic, technical, and economic trade-offs between developing a bespoke DeFi protocol versus forking an existing codebase for your application-specific blockchain.
| Strategic Factor | Forked Protocol | Custom-Built Protocol | Chainscore Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
Time to Initial Deployment | 2-4 weeks | 8-16 weeks | Custom: 4-8 weeks with our framework |
Technical Debt & Code Quality | Inherits all upstream issues | Designed for your specific needs | We architect for long-term maintainability |
Security Posture | Depends on source audit; attack surface known | Requires full audit from scratch | Full audit + formal verification on critical paths |
Protocol Differentiation | Limited; same features as competitors | Complete control over features & economics | We design unique value props & tokenomics |
Gas Optimization | Generic; not tailored to your chain | Optimized for your AppChain's architecture | We achieve 30-50% lower gas costs on average |
Ongoing Maintenance Burden | Must track and merge upstream changes | Full ownership and control | Optional SLA for upgrades and monitoring |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $50K - $150K (integration + audit) | $200K - $500K+ (dev + audit) | $80K - $250K (end-to-end delivery) |
Competitive MoAT | Weak; easily replicable | Strong; built on unique IP | We focus on defensible technical advantages |
Best For | MVPs or chains prioritizing speed over uniqueness | Projects where protocol design is core to the product | Scaling startups where infrastructure is a competitive edge |
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A STRUCTURED APPROACH TO SCALABLE FINANCE
Our Methodology for AppChain DeFi Architecture
We deliver production-ready DeFi infrastructure through a proven, four-phase methodology designed for technical founders. This process ensures security, scalability, and market fit from day one.
For Technical Founders & CTOs
AppChain DeFi Infrastructure: Key Questions
Get clear, specific answers to the most common questions we receive from teams building DeFi on application-specific blockchains.
We follow a structured 4-phase engagement model designed for predictable delivery. Phase 1: Discovery & Architecture (1 week) defines scope and technical design. Phase 2: Core Development (2-3 weeks) builds smart contracts, oracles, and bridges. Phase 3: Integration & Testing (1-2 weeks) includes security audits and mainnet simulation. Phase 4: Launch Support (1 week). Most projects deploy a production-ready DeFi stack in 4-6 weeks. We provide a fixed timeline and weekly progress reviews.
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No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall