Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 specialists.
We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the backbone of your protocol. Our development process is built on audited security patterns and gas optimization from day one, ensuring reliability and cost-efficiency for your users.
Deploy with confidence. We deliver contracts that are secure by design, not just by audit.
Our development stack includes:
ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, and custom implementations.We build secure, modular upgradeability frameworks that give your protocol the agility to evolve without compromising on security or user trust. Our battle-tested patterns ensure seamless, permissioned upgrades.
We deliver a full suite of upgrade simulation tests using Foundry and Hardhat. This includes storage layout checks, function selector collision detection, and post-upgrade state validation to prevent catastrophic failures.
Build with built-in circuit breakers and pause functions that can be triggered by authorized parties in case of a critical vulnerability. This allows you to halt protocol operations safely while a fix is deployed.
We implement on-chain event emission and off-chain monitoring for every upgrade. Track function calls, state changes, and performance metrics to verify the new logic operates as intended in production.
A secure, modular upgrade framework isn't just a technical feature—it's a strategic asset that directly impacts your protocol's market position, security posture, and long-term viability. Here's what our battle-tested approach delivers.
Execute critical security patches and feature rollouts without pausing user transactions or TVL. Maintain 24/7 protocol availability and user trust during governance-approved migrations.
Prevent contentious hard forks and community splits with transparent, on-chain governance modules. Our frameworks ensure upgrade logic is immutable and execution is verifiable, building stakeholder confidence.
Adopt new DeFi standards (ERC-4626, EIP-...) and cryptographic primitives without redeploying core systems. Our modular architecture isolates upgradeable components, reducing technical debt and enabling rapid innovation.
Launch new yield strategies, oracle integrations, or cross-chain modules in days, not months. A well-designed upgrade framework turns protocol evolution from a major engineering project into a streamlined process.
Ensure existing integrations, liquidity pools, and front-end applications continue functioning seamlessly post-upgrade. No breaking changes for users or partner protocols.
A detailed comparison of the time, cost, and risk involved in developing a secure upgradeability framework in-house versus partnering with Chainscore Labs.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Partner with Chainscore |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production | 6-12 months | 4-8 weeks |
Initial Security Audit | Optional (High Risk) | Mandatory & Included |
Framework Expertise | Requires hiring/ramp-up | 10+ years of protocol experience |
Implementation Cost (Year 1) | $250K - $600K+ | $75K - $200K |
Ongoing Maintenance | Full-time dev team required | Optional SLA with 24/7 monitoring |
Upgrade Pattern Support | Basic (Transparent Proxy) | Advanced (UUPS, Beacon, Diamond) |
Emergency Response SLA | None (Self-managed) | Guaranteed < 4 hours |
Risk of Governance Flaws | High (Untested logic) | Mitigated (Battle-tested templates) |
Integration with Existing Stack | Custom, complex integration | Pre-built adapters for major DeFi protocols |
Our proven 5-phase framework ensures your DeFi protocol upgrade is secure, compliant, and ready for decentralized governance. We deliver predictable timelines and production-ready code.
We analyze your existing protocol and design a modular upgrade framework using patterns like Diamond Standard (EIP-2535) or Transparent Proxies. This phase defines clear upgrade boundaries and attack vectors.
Implementation of upgradeable contracts in Solidity 0.8+ with OpenZeppelin libraries. Includes gas-optimized logic, comprehensive event logging, and pausable emergency controls.
Rigorous internal review followed by a third-party audit from partners like Spearbit or Code4rena. We provide a verifiable proof-of-correctness report for critical state transitions.
Full deployment on Sepolia or Goerli testnets. We execute upgrade simulations, stress tests, and fork mainnet state to validate behavior under real-world conditions.
Integration with Snapshot, Tally, or custom DAO tooling for upgrade proposals. We manage the mainnet deployment and provide a verified post-launch monitoring dashboard.
Get clear, expert answers to the most common questions CTOs and founders have about upgrading and maintaining live DeFi protocols.
We follow a structured 5-phase methodology proven across 50+ DeFi projects: 1) Discovery & Audit of current codebase and governance. 2) Architecture Design for the upgrade path (e.g., proxy patterns, migration strategy). 3) Secure Development with peer reviews and internal audits. 4) Rigorous Testing on forked mainnet and testnets. 5) Deployment & Monitoring with contingency plans. Each phase includes client sign-off, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.