We architect and deploy production-grade smart contracts that are secure by design and built for scale. Our process delivers audit-ready code in 2-4 weeks, with a focus on gas optimization and upgradability patterns.
AppChain DeFi Infrastructure
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contract development for DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise applications.
- Full Lifecycle Development: From specification and
Solidity/Rustcoding to testing, deployment, and maintenance. - Security-First Approach: Adherence to
OpenZeppelinstandards, comprehensive unit/integration tests, and formal verification for critical logic. - Protocol Specialization: Custom
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, staking systems, DAO governance, and bespoke DeFi primitives.
Reduce your time-to-market and technical risk with battle-tested contracts that have secured over $50M+ in on-chain value for our clients.
Core Technical Capabilities
Our AppChain DeFi infrastructure is engineered for production-grade reliability, security, and performance. We deliver the foundational components so your team can focus on building unique financial products.
Custom AppChain Deployment
We deploy dedicated, EVM-compatible AppChains using proven frameworks like Polygon CDK, Arbitrum Orbit, or OP Stack. This provides you with full control over transaction fees, block times, and network governance, eliminating shared network congestion.
High-Performance DeFi Core
We build and integrate the essential DeFi primitives: automated market makers (AMMs), staking vaults, and cross-chain bridges. Our code is optimized for gas efficiency and sub-second finality to ensure a seamless user experience.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Every smart contract and bridge module undergoes rigorous audits by industry leaders like CertiK or Quantstamp. We implement formal verification and continuous monitoring to protect your protocol and user funds.
Cross-Chain Liquidity Integration
Connect your AppChain to major liquidity sources (Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon) via secure, audited bridge infrastructure. We implement canonical bridges or LayerZero for secure asset transfers.
Real-Time Data Indexing
We deploy a dedicated subgraph or indexer to provide fast, reliable access to on-chain data for your front-end. This includes transaction histories, liquidity pool stats, and user positions.
DevOps & Node Management
We provide full infrastructure management: RPC endpoint provisioning, validator node operation, and block explorer deployment. Includes 99.9% uptime SLA and 24/7 incident response.
Business Outcomes for Your DeFi Protocol
Our AppChain infrastructure delivers measurable results, from accelerated time-to-market to enterprise-grade security. Here’s what you can expect when you build with Chainscore.
Accelerated Time-to-Market
Deploy a production-ready, custom AppChain in under 4 weeks. We provide a pre-configured stack with consensus, RPC, and block explorer, eliminating months of foundational development.
Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance
Build with confidence. Our infrastructure includes formal verification for core logic, integration with leading audit firms like Trail of Bits, and built-in compliance tooling for institutional clients.
Optimized Performance & Cost
Achieve sub-second block times with transaction fees 90% lower than L1. Our dedicated chain architecture eliminates network congestion and MEV, ensuring predictable costs for your users.
Full Sovereignty & Customization
Retain complete control over your protocol's economics, governance, and upgrade paths. Customize everything from gas token to validator set, free from external governance interference.
AppChain vs. Shared L2: A Strategic Comparison
Selecting the right infrastructure is critical for DeFi protocol performance, cost, and control. This table compares the trade-offs between a dedicated AppChain and deploying on a shared Layer 2 network.
| Key Factor | Dedicated AppChain | Shared L2 (e.g., Arbitrum, Base) |
|---|---|---|
Throughput & Performance | 10,000+ TPS, dedicated resources | Shared resources, variable performance |
Transaction Cost Control | Set your own gas model & fees | Subject to network congestion & L1 fees |
Time to Finality | < 2 seconds, predictable | Varies (1-10 min), depends on L1 |
Sovereignty & Upgrades | Full control over chain logic & upgrades | Governed by L2 core devs; upgrade delays |
Native Token Utility | Gas token is your protocol token | Must pay fees in ETH or L2 native token |
Security Model | Ethereum L1 or Celestia for data availability | Inherits security from Ethereum L1 |
Time to Launch | 8-12 weeks with Chainscore | 1-2 weeks for contract deployment |
Team & Operational Overhead | Chainscore handles infra; you focus on app | You manage only contracts; infra is abstracted |
Ideal For | High-frequency DEXs, order-book exchanges, gaming economies | NFT projects, early-stage protocols, social apps |
Our Development & Deployment Process
A proven, phased approach to deliver secure, scalable DeFi infrastructure on your custom AppChain. We manage the full lifecycle from initial design to mainnet launch and beyond.
Architecture & Design
We define your AppChain's core parameters—consensus mechanism, tokenomics, and cross-chain bridges—ensuring optimal performance for your specific DeFi use case.
Smart Contract Development
Build core DeFi logic (DEX, lending, staking) with Solidity 0.8+ and OpenZeppelin libraries. Includes gas optimization and comprehensive unit/integration testing.
Security Audit & Hardening
Rigorous multi-stage audit process including automated analysis, manual review by our in-house experts, and optional third-party verification (e.g., CertiK, Halborn).
Testnet Deployment & Simulation
Deploy to a dedicated testnet environment. We conduct load testing, economic simulations, and bug bounty programs to validate stability under real-world conditions.
Mainnet Launch & Monitoring
Managed production deployment with secure key ceremony. We provide 24/7 monitoring, alerting, and performance dashboards from day one with a 99.9% uptime SLA.
Ongoing Support & Upgrades
Post-launch governance support, protocol upgrades, and performance tuning. We ensure your AppChain evolves with market demands and the latest Layer 2 innovations.
Proven Frameworks & Tooling
We provide battle-tested, modular components and a secure development environment to reduce your time-to-market and technical risk.
High-Performance Node Infrastructure
Managed, dedicated RPC endpoints and archival nodes with sub-second latency, 99.9% uptime SLA, and real-time monitoring for EVM and Solana-based AppChains.
AppChain Development FAQs
Answers to common questions from CTOs and founders evaluating dedicated blockchain infrastructure for DeFi.
From initial design to mainnet launch, a standard deployment takes 4-8 weeks. A modular EVM-compatible chain with basic DeFi primitives can be live in 4 weeks. Complex ecosystems with custom consensus, native bridges, and multiple dApps require 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan with weekly milestones after the initial architecture review.
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