We architect, develop, and deploy custom smart contracts that form the immutable backbone of your application. Our process ensures security-first development, gas optimization, and comprehensive audit readiness from day one.
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DAO Framework Migration Services
Plan and execute secure, state-preserving migrations of your existing DAO from one framework or blockchain to another. We minimize downtime and community disruption.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts to power your protocol.
- Custom Logic: Build tailored
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, and bespoke contracts for DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and more. - Security-First: Development follows OpenZeppelin standards and formal verification patterns to mitigate risks.
- Gas Optimization: Every contract is optimized for lower transaction costs and efficient on-chain execution.
- Full Lifecycle: From initial design and testing to deployment on
Mainnetand ongoing maintenance.
Deploy with confidence. We deliver battle-tested contracts that have secured over $50M+ in TVL for our clients, with zero critical vulnerabilities post-audit.
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PROVEN PROCESS
Our Migration Methodology
A structured, four-phase approach that minimizes risk and ensures a seamless transition from your legacy DAO framework to a modern, scalable architecture.
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Phase 1: Discovery & Audit
We conduct a comprehensive audit of your existing DAO smart contracts, governance model, and treasury structure. This identifies technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and migration blockers before any code is written.
100%
Code Coverage
< 72 hours
Initial Report
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Phase 2: Architecture & Planning
Our architects design a target-state framework using modern standards (e.g., OpenZeppelin Governor, ERC-5805). We deliver a detailed migration blueprint with rollback strategies, gas cost projections, and a phased member transition plan.
Zero Downtime
Guarantee
Multi-Sig
Safety Controls
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Phase 3: Secure Development & Testing
Our developers execute the migration with rigorous testing, including forked mainnet simulations. Every line of new contract code undergoes automated analysis and peer review to prevent regressions and ensure functional parity.
99.9%
Test Coverage
3+ Auditors
Peer Review
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Phase 4: Deployment & Verification
We manage the coordinated on-chain deployment, execute the final state migration, and provide post-launch monitoring. We verify all treasury assets, voting power, and permissions are correctly transferred to the new system.
< 1 hour
Cutover Window
24/7
Post-Launch Support
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EXPERT-LED MIGRATION
Why Migrate with Chainscore
Move your DAO to a modern, secure, and scalable framework with minimal disruption. Our proven methodology ensures a seamless transition with zero governance downtime.
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Zero Governance Downtime
We execute migrations using a phased, battle-tested strategy that keeps your DAO fully operational. Voting, treasury access, and member actions continue uninterrupted throughout the process.
100%
Uptime Guarantee
Parallel Execution
Migration Strategy
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Security-First Architecture
Every migration is built on audited, upgradeable smart contract patterns from OpenZeppelin. We conduct a final security review to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
OpenZeppelin
Audited Libraries
Pre & Post-Migration
Security Review
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Proven Migration Playbook
Leverage our proprietary playbook refined across 50+ DAO migrations. We handle complex scenarios like token mapping, historical data preservation, and multi-signature handoffs.
50+
DAO Migrations
< 30 days
Average Timeline
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Full Post-Migration Support
Get 90 days of dedicated support including monitoring, member onboarding for the new system, and optimization tuning. We ensure your team is confident and self-sufficient.
90 Days
Included Support
SLA-Backed
Response Time
From Discovery to Live Governance
DAO Framework Migration Project Timeline
A structured, phased approach to migrating your DAO from legacy frameworks (like Aragon v1, Moloch) to modern, gas-optimized systems (OpenZeppelin Governor, Tally).
| Phase & Key Activities | Duration | Chainscore Deliverables | Client Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1: Discovery & Architecture | 1-2 weeks | Migration audit report, Technical spec, Gas & cost analysis | Provide access to current contracts, Define governance requirements |
Phase 2: Smart Contract Development | 2-3 weeks | Custom migration contracts, Upgrade scripts, Unit test suite | Review interim deliverables, Provide testnet tokens/addresses |
Phase 3: Security & Testing | 1-2 weeks | Internal audit report, Testnet deployment, Bug bounty setup support | Participate in UAT, Approve security review |
Phase 4: Mainnet Deployment & Cutover | < 1 week | Production deployment scripts, Multi-sig transaction coordination, Post-migration verification | Sign multi-sig transactions, Announce migration to community |
Phase 5: Post-Launch Support | Ongoing (optional) | 30-day warranty support, Monitoring dashboard access, Documentation handoff | Community support, Ongoing operations |
From Legacy to Modern Governance
Common DAO Framework Migration Paths
We execute structured migrations from outdated or limited frameworks to robust, production-ready DAO architectures. This table compares the scope and deliverables for typical migration projects.
| Migration Component | Basic Upgrade | Standard Migration | Full-Scale Re-architecture |
|---|---|---|---|
Framework Migration (e.g., Aragon v1 → v2/OpenZeppelin) | |||
Custom Governance Logic & Voting Modules | |||
Multi-chain Treasury & Asset Migration | |||
Gas Optimization & Cost Analysis | Basic | Comprehensive | Advanced w/Simulation |
Security Audit & Formal Verification | Light Review | Full Audit | Audit + Bug Bounty Setup |
Post-Migration Support & Monitoring | 2 Weeks | 1 Month | 3 Months + SLA |
Integration with Snapshot, Tally, etc. | |||
Custom Frontend & Member Dashboard | |||
Typical Timeline | 3-4 Weeks | 6-8 Weeks | 10-12 Weeks |
Typical Investment | $25K - $50K | $75K - $150K | $200K+ |
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers.
We architect and deploy custom smart contracts for DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise applications. Our team delivers audit-ready code using Solidity 0.8+ with OpenZeppelin security patterns, ensuring your protocol's logic is both powerful and resilient.
From tokenomics design to gas optimization, we build the foundational layer your application needs to scale securely on-chain.
- Key Deliverables:
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155tokens, custom DeFi vaults, staking mechanisms, and governance modules. - Security First: Every contract undergoes internal review against common vulnerabilities before external audit.
- Outcome: Reduce your time-to-market from months to weeks with battle-tested, upgradeable contracts.
Technical & Process Questions
DAO Migration FAQs
Answers to common questions from CTOs and technical founders planning a DAO framework migration.
Standard DAO framework migrations are completed in 2-4 weeks. This includes discovery, smart contract development, testing, and deployment. Complex migrations with custom governance modules or multi-chain deployments may extend to 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan with weekly milestones upon kickoff.
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TVL Overall