We architect and deploy custom smart contracts for DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and enterprise applications. Our code is built on Solidity 0.8+ with OpenZeppelin security patterns and includes comprehensive unit testing.
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DeFi Protocol Smart Contract Maintenance
A proactive, ongoing stewardship service for live DeFi protocols. We manage dependency updates, gas optimization, bug bounty programs, and EIP implementations to ensure long-term security, efficiency, and protocol health.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts to power your dApp.
Deliver a secure, auditable, and gas-optimized foundation in 2-4 weeks.
- Standard & Custom Tokenomics:
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, and bespoke implementations. - DeFi Protocols: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), staking, lending/borrowing vaults.
- Security-First Process: Multi-stage review, formal verification options, and pre-audit readiness.
- Full Ownership: You receive all source code, deployment scripts, and documentation.
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PROACTIVE SECURITY & RELIABILITY
Core Maintenance Pillars
Our structured maintenance framework ensures your DeFi protocol remains secure, performant, and adaptable. We focus on measurable outcomes that protect your assets and user trust.
02
Gas Optimization & Performance Tuning
Regular analysis and refactoring to reduce transaction costs and improve execution speed. We benchmark against network averages and implement proven patterns to keep your protocol competitive.
15-40%
Avg. Gas Reduction
Bi-weekly
Performance Review
05
Incident Response & Post-Mortem
Dedicated war-room protocol for security incidents or exploits. We provide rapid mitigation, transparent communication frameworks, and detailed technical post-mortems to prevent recurrence.
< 1 hour
Initial Response
Full RCA
Post-Mortem
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TANGIBLE ROI
Business Outcomes of Proactive Maintenance
Proactive smart contract maintenance is a strategic investment that directly protects your protocol's value, user trust, and competitive edge. Here's what it delivers.
01
Zero Critical Vulnerabilities
Continuous security monitoring and scheduled upgrades prevent exploits before they happen, safeguarding user funds and protocol treasury.
0
Critical Bugs in Production
24/7
Monitoring & Alerts
02
Guaranteed Protocol Uptime
Prevent downtime from failed upgrades or dependency breaks with rigorous pre-deployment testing and automated rollback strategies.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 15 min
Mean Time to Recovery
03
Predictable Operating Costs
Eliminate emergency audit costs and crisis-response fees with a fixed, predictable monthly retainer for comprehensive maintenance.
60%
Lower Emergency Costs
Fixed Fee
Monthly Budgeting
04
Faster Feature Deployment
Maintain a clean, upgradeable codebase with documented architecture, enabling rapid integration of new features or partnerships.
2-4 weeks
Time-to-Market for Upgrades
100%
Backward Compatibility
05
Enhanced Investor & User Confidence
Demonstrate operational maturity with verifiable audit trails, compliance reports, and public proof of proactive security practices.
Monthly
Transparency Reports
Certified
Security Practices
06
Long-Term Protocol Value Preservation
Protect and increase your protocol's Total Value Locked (TVL) and token valuation by ensuring reliability and security over years, not months.
TVL Protection
Core Business Metric
Sustainable
Growth Foundation
Choose Your Protocol's Operational Model
Reactive Fixes vs. Proactive Stewardship
Compare the long-term cost, security, and operational burden of managing your DeFi protocol's smart contracts with reactive hotfixes versus a structured, proactive maintenance plan.
| Operational Factor | Reactive Fixes (DIY) | Proactive Stewardship (Chainscore) |
|---|---|---|
Initial Audit & Hardening | One-time audit, often rushed | Comprehensive audit with formal verification |
Time to Critical Fix | 48-72 hours (scramble team) | < 4 hours (SLA-backed) |
Vulnerability Monitoring | Manual, ad-hoc checks | 24/7 automated monitoring & alerting |
Gas Optimization Updates | Missed during firefighting | Quarterly review & refactoring |
Protocol Upgrade Execution | High-risk, manual deployment | Automated, tested upgrade paths |
Regulatory Compliance Checks | Reactive to legal inquiries | Proactive monitoring of regulatory shifts |
Team Bandwidth Cost | ~40 hrs/month for senior devs | Predictable monthly retainer |
Annual Total Cost (Risk-Adjusted) | $150K+ (incident recovery) | $60K - $120K (managed plan) |
Security Posture | Constant fire drills | Continuous, audited resilience |
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PREDICTABLE, TRANSPARENT, AND SECURE
Our Structured Delivery Process
A systematic, four-phase approach designed for enterprise-grade DeFi protocol maintenance, ensuring zero downtime, full transparency, and continuous security.
01
Discovery & Health Assessment
We conduct a comprehensive audit of your existing smart contracts and infrastructure. This includes a security review, gas usage analysis, and dependency mapping to establish a baseline and identify critical vulnerabilities.
48 Hours
Initial Report
100%
Code Coverage
02
Proactive Monitoring & Alerting
24/7 monitoring of contract events, gas prices, and protocol health with custom alerting for anomalies, failed transactions, and potential exploits. We provide a real-time dashboard for full visibility.
24/7
Monitoring
< 60 sec
Alert Response
03
Scheduled Upgrades & Patch Management
Managed execution of protocol upgrades, dependency updates, and security patches using a multi-sig, staged deployment process. Includes full testing on forked mainnet environments before production.
Zero Downtime
Guarantee
Testnet Fork
Pre-Deployment
04
Incident Response & Post-Mortem
Dedicated on-call team for immediate incident triage and mitigation. Every event is followed by a detailed technical post-mortem report with actionable steps to prevent recurrence.
15 Min
SLA to Triage
Root Cause
Analysis
Smart Contract Operations
DeFi Protocol Maintenance FAQ
Technical and operational questions CTOs ask when evaluating long-term protocol maintenance partners.
Our standard package includes 24/7 monitoring for critical vulnerabilities and anomalies, monthly health reports, dependency updates (e.g., compiler, libraries), and 90 days of post-deployment bug-fix support. For protocols with >$10M TVL, we recommend adding incident response SLAs with 4-hour response times.
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Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.
NDA Protected
Confidentiality24h Response
Time to ValueDirectly to Engineering Team
No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall