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Free 30-min Web3 Consultation
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Smart Contract Security Audits
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Custom DeFi Protocol Development
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Custom DeFi Protocol Development
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Move Language DeFi Architecture

Design and audit institutional-grade DeFi protocols on Aptos and Sui. We leverage Move's inherent resource safety and linear types to eliminate common exploits, delivering secure, high-performance financial infrastructure.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, audited smart contracts built for production by Web3 experts.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the operational backbone of your protocol. Our development process is built on security-first principles, utilizing Solidity 0.8+ and battle-tested libraries like OpenZeppelin.

From tokenomics to governance, we translate your business logic into immutable, gas-efficient code.

  • Full Lifecycle Support: Strategy, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Multi-Chain Expertise: EVM (Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum), Solana, and Cosmos SDK.
  • Security Guarantees: Rigorous internal audits and preparation for third-party review.
  • Time-to-Market: Deploy a production-ready MVP in 2-4 weeks.
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MOVE-READY INFRASTRUCTURE

Core Development & Audit Capabilities

We build and secure high-assurance DeFi protocols on Move-based blockchains like Aptos and Sui. Our full-stack expertise delivers production-ready systems with institutional-grade security.

01

Move Smart Contract Development

Custom DeFi primitives—AMMs, lending pools, liquid staking—built with Move's resource-oriented model for inherent safety and parallel execution. We deliver gas-optimized, upgradable modules ready for mainnet.

Aptos & Sui
Primary Chains
Move Prover
Formal Verification
02

Security Audits & Formal Verification

Comprehensive smart contract reviews leveraging the Move Prover for mathematical correctness. Our audit reports include exploit scenarios, gas analysis, and remediation guidance to meet exchange listing requirements.

100+
Contracts Audited
Critical: 0
Post-Audit
03

DeFi Protocol Architecture

End-to-end system design for DEXs, money markets, and yield aggregators. We architect for low-latency finality, cross-chain composability, and scalable fee structures to handle institutional volume.

< 1 sec
Target Finality
Modular
Design Pattern
04

Integration & Node Operations

Full-node deployment, indexer setup, and RPC endpoint management with 99.9% uptime SLA. We ensure reliable access to on-chain data and seamless integration with wallets, oracles, and cross-chain bridges.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
24/7
Monitoring
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DELIVERABLES

Business Outcomes for Your Protocol

We architect Move-based DeFi systems that deliver measurable results: faster time-to-market, enhanced security, and superior performance. Here's what you can expect.

01

Secure & Audited Smart Contracts

Production-ready Move modules with formal verification and third-party audits from firms like OtterSec or Zellic. We deliver provably secure code for lending, AMMs, and governance.

Zero
Critical Bugs in Production
2-4 weeks
Audit to Deployment
02

High-Performance DeFi Primitives

Custom AMMs, lending vaults, and liquid staking derivatives built on Aptos or Sui. Achieve sub-second finality and handle 10k+ TPS with our optimized Move architecture.

< 1 sec
Transaction Finality
$0.001
Avg. Transaction Cost
03

Accelerated Protocol Launch

Go from concept to mainnet in 6-8 weeks with our battle-tested Move development framework. We provide the complete stack: contracts, indexers, and frontend integration.

6-8 weeks
Time to Mainnet
100%
On-Time Delivery
04

Gas-Optimized & Cost-Effective

Move's resource-oriented model eliminates reentrancy and reduces gas costs by design. We further optimize for storage and computation, cutting user fees by up to 90% vs. EVM equivalents.

Up to 90%
Gas Savings
Fixed Cost
Development Quote
Architecture Comparison

Move vs. EVM: A Security-First Approach

A side-by-side analysis of core architectural differences between Move-based and EVM-based smart contract platforms, highlighting security, performance, and developer experience trade-offs.

Architectural FeatureMove (e.g., Aptos, Sui)EVM (e.g., Ethereum, Arbitrum)

Resource-Oriented Model

Formal Verification Support

Native (Move Prover)

Third-Party Tools Only

Asset Safety & Double-Spend Prevention

Built-in (by default)

Developer Responsibility

Module/Contract Upgradability

Flexible (on-chain packages)

Complex (proxies, immutable)

Transaction Parallelization

Native (key feature)

Sequential (by default)

Gas Fee Predictability

High (static analysis)

Variable (dynamic market)

Primary Security Risk

Logic/Design Flaws

Reentrancy, Overflow, Front-running

Typical Time to Audit

2-4 weeks

3-6 weeks

Ideal Use Case

High-Value Assets, Complex DeFi

General-Purpose dApps, Established Ecosystem

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PROVEN METHODOLOGY

Our High-Assurance Delivery Process

We deliver production-ready Move-based DeFi architectures with a rigorous, multi-stage process designed for security, speed, and seamless integration.

03

Rigorous Testing Suite

We execute unit, integration, and property-based tests, simulating mainnet conditions and edge cases to identify failures before deployment.

100%
Branch Coverage
> 500
Test Cases
05

Third-Party Audit Preparation

We prepare comprehensive audit packages with detailed documentation and test proofs, streamlining reviews with firms like Trail of Bits and OtterSec.

06

Deployment & Monitoring

We manage the deployment to mainnet (Aptos, Sui) and establish real-time monitoring for transaction success rates, resource usage, and security events.

< 2 days
Deployment Time
24/7
Post-Launch Support
Structured Development Roadmap

Typical Project Phases & Deliverables

A transparent breakdown of our end-to-end Move-based DeFi architecture development process, from initial design to ongoing support.

Phase & DeliverableCore DeliverablesTimelineKey Outcomes
  1. Architecture & Design

Technical specification document, System architecture diagrams, Tokenomics model review

1-2 weeks

Clear technical blueprint and consensus on project scope

  1. Core Smart Contract Development

Production-ready Move modules (Sui/Aptos), Unit & integration tests, Initial security review

3-5 weeks

Audit-ready, functionally complete smart contract suite

  1. Security Audit & Hardening

Formal audit report from partner firm, Vulnerability remediation, Final code freeze

2-3 weeks

Enterprise-grade security with verified audit trail

  1. Testnet Deployment & QA

Full-stack test environment, Load & stress testing, Bug bounty program setup

1-2 weeks

Validated performance under simulated mainnet conditions

  1. Mainnet Launch Support

Production deployment scripts, Monitoring dashboard setup, Emergency response plan

1 week

Smooth, secure go-live with operational oversight

  1. Post-Launch Support (Optional)

30-day warranty period, Performance analytics, SLA-based incident response

Ongoing

Guaranteed system stability and rapid issue resolution

Technical & Commercial Insights

Move DeFi Architecture FAQs

Get clear answers to the most common questions CTOs and founders ask when evaluating a Move-based DeFi architecture partner.

Our process follows a structured 4-phase approach: Discovery & Design (1-2 weeks), Core Development (3-6 weeks), Security Audit & Testing (2-3 weeks), and Deployment & Launch (1 week). A standard custom DEX or lending protocol typically takes 8-12 weeks from kickoff to mainnet. We provide weekly demos and maintain a fixed-price scope for the defined deliverables.

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10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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