We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that are secure, gas-optimized, and tailored to your specific business logic. Our development process is built on audited patterns and rigorous testing to ensure reliability from day one.
StarkNet Cairo zk-Rollup Game Contract Design
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers.
From token standards to complex DeFi primitives, we deliver contracts you can stake your business on.
- Comprehensive Development:
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, custom DeFi protocols, and DAO governance systems. - Security-First Approach: Multi-stage audits, formal verification with tools like Slither and MythX, and integration of OpenZeppelin libraries.
- Gas Optimization: Every line of
Soliditycode is reviewed for efficiency, reducing user transaction costs by up to 40%. - Full Lifecycle Support: Development, deployment, verification on Etherscan, and ongoing maintenance with 99.9% uptime SLAs.
Core Technical Capabilities
We architect and deploy production-ready StarkNet game contracts, delivering secure, scalable, and performant on-chain logic that drives player engagement and sustainable economies.
On-Chain Game Economy Design
Design and implement sustainable tokenomics, NFT ecosystems (ERC-721/1155), and reward mechanisms. We build provably fair systems for asset minting, trading, staking, and governance that incentivize long-term player retention.
ZK-Rollup Scaling & State Management
Architect game state and data structures optimized for StarkNet's zk-rollup. We design for minimal on-chain footprint, efficient storage patterns, and seamless L1<>L2 bridging to ensure low transaction costs and fast finality for players.
Security Audits & Formal Verification
Rigorous security-first development with peer review, static analysis, and integration of formal verification tools specific to Cairo. We build with audited libraries and prepare contracts for independent security audits by leading firms.
Off-Chain Indexer & Backend Integration
Build custom indexers and backend services to listen to on-chain events, manage player profiles, and serve game data. We ensure your frontend has real-time, reliable access to contract state and player activity.
Gas Optimization & Performance Tuning
Deep optimization of contract logic and storage to minimize StarkNet compute units (CU) and L1 settlement gas costs. We profile and refine contracts to ensure the lowest possible fees for end-users.
Business Outcomes for Your GameFi Project
Our StarkNet Cairo zk-rollup game contract design translates into measurable business results. We focus on delivering the technical foundation that drives user growth, capital efficiency, and sustainable economies.
Provably Fair & Secure Game Logic
We design and implement on-chain game mechanics with Cairo, ensuring all outcomes are verifiable and resistant to manipulation. This builds immediate player trust and protects your game's reputation from exploits.
Sub-Cent Transaction Costs
Leverage StarkNet's zk-rollup architecture to reduce in-game transaction fees by 100-1000x compared to Ethereum L1. Enable micro-transactions and complex interactions without burdening your players.
Scalable, Lag-Free Gameplay
Achieve sub-second finality for in-game actions, supporting thousands of concurrent players. Our contract architecture is optimized for StarkNet's high throughput, eliminating network congestion as a bottleneck.
Interoperable Asset Standards
Deploy custom ERC-721/1155 derivatives with built-in bridging logic (L1<->L2) and marketplace compatibility. Future-proof your NFTs for multi-chain ecosystems and secondary market liquidity.
Automated & Transparent Economies
Implement sophisticated tokenomics with automated reward distribution, staking mechanisms, and treasury management—all executed trustlessly on-chain to ensure fairness and reduce operational overhead.
Faster Time-to-Market
Leverage our battle-tested Cairo development frameworks and reusable contract modules. We deliver production-ready, audited game systems in weeks, not months, accelerating your launch timeline.
Phased Development Tiers
Structured development packages to match your project's stage, from initial concept to live operations with full support.
| Feature | Prototype | Production | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
Cairo 1.0 Smart Contract Design | |||
On-Chain Game Logic & State Design | Basic | Advanced | Custom |
StarkNet L2 Integration & Deployment | |||
Gas Optimization & Fee Analysis | |||
Security Review & Best Practices | Basic Checklist | Formal Report | Full Audit + Remediation |
Post-Launch Support & Monitoring | 2 weeks | 3 months | 12 months SLA |
Dedicated Technical Lead | |||
Integration with Existing Backend | Consultation | Full Implementation | |
Estimated Timeline | 3-4 weeks | 6-10 weeks | Custom |
Starting Investment | $15K | $50K | Custom |
Our Development & Security Process
A rigorous, multi-stage process designed to deliver secure, high-performance StarkNet game contracts on time and within spec.
Architecture & Design Review
We begin with a collaborative deep-dive into your game's economic model and logic flow. Our experts design a Cairo contract architecture optimized for StarkNet's zk-rollup environment, ensuring efficient state management and composability.
Secure Cairo Development
Our certified Cairo developers implement your game's core logic using battle-tested patterns. Every contract is built with security-first principles, leveraging OpenZeppelin's Cairo libraries and our internal security checklist.
Comprehensive Testing Suite
We deploy a multi-layered testing strategy: unit tests for individual functions, integration tests for contract interactions, and scenario-based simulations for complex game states—all executed on a dedicated StarkNet testnet.
Formal Verification & Audits
Critical contract logic undergoes formal verification using tools like the Cairo verifier. The full codebase is then subjected to a peer review by our senior security team, modeled on professional audit practices, before any mainnet deployment.
Deployment & Mainnet Launch
We manage the entire deployment pipeline to StarkNet mainnet, including contract verification on Voyager, initializer script execution, and post-deployment health checks. We provide full documentation and a handover session for your team.
Post-Launch Monitoring & Support
We offer optional monitoring packages to track your contract's performance, gas usage, and event logs on StarkNet. Our team is available for rapid response on critical issues and iterative upgrades.
Build vs. Buy: In-House vs. Chainscore
A detailed comparison of the costs, risks, and timelines associated with developing StarkNet Cairo game contracts internally versus leveraging Chainscore's specialized development service.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Buy with Chainscore |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production | 6-12+ months | 4-8 weeks |
Upfront Development Cost | $200K - $500K+ | $50K - $150K |
Cairo/StarkNet Expertise Required | Senior team (3-5 devs) | Dedicated team provided |
Security & Audit Overhead | High (unaudited, custom code) | Low (pre-audited patterns, formal verification) |
Ongoing Maintenance Burden | Full internal responsibility | Optional SLA with 24/7 monitoring |
Access to Core Infrastructure | Build from scratch (provers, sequencers) | Integrated with production-grade stack |
Scalability & Optimization | Trial-and-error learning curve | Proven architectures for high TPS |
Risk of Project Failure | High (technical debt, attrition) | Mitigated (fixed-scope delivery) |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $300K - $750K+ | $75K - $200K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on our process, timeline, and technical approach for building high-performance zk-rollup games on StarkNet.
We follow a structured 4-phase agile process: 1) Discovery & Design (1-2 weeks): We define game mechanics, tokenomics, and architecture. 2) Core Development (3-6 weeks): We build and unit-test Cairo smart contracts for your game logic, assets, and economy. 3) Integration & Testing (2-3 weeks): We integrate with frontends, conduct internal security reviews, and run simulations. 4) Deployment & Support (1 week): We deploy to testnet/mainnet and provide 90 days of post-launch bug-fix support. We deliver weekly builds and maintain constant communication.
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