We architect and deploy custom Solidity and Rust smart contracts that are secure by design. Our process integrates formal verification and industry-standard audits from day one, ensuring your protocol's logic is bulletproof before mainnet launch.
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L2 Governance Legal Framework Consulting
Specialized advisory to structure legally sound and operationally secure governance for your Layer 2 network. We focus on DAO wrappers, liability frameworks, and regulatory compliance to protect your protocol and its stakeholders.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts built to your exact specifications, from MVP to production.
- Production-Ready Code: Built with
OpenZeppelinlibraries and security patterns. - Gas Optimization: Contracts are meticulously tuned for up to 40% lower transaction costs.
- Full Audit Trail: Includes comprehensive documentation, test suites, and audit reports for team handoff.
We don't just write code; we deliver a verifiable security asset that protects your users and your reputation.
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END-TO-END GOVERNANCE SUPPORT
Our Legal & Operational Framework
We deliver actionable legal frameworks and operational playbooks, not just theoretical advice. Our consulting is designed to de-risk your L2 launch and ensure long-term regulatory resilience.
01
Jurisdictional Strategy & Entity Setup
We analyze global regulatory landscapes to recommend optimal jurisdictions for your foundation, DAO, or corporate entity. Includes turnkey support for legal entity formation and banking.
15+
Jurisdictions Analyzed
4-6 weeks
Avg. Setup Time
02
Tokenomics & Securities Law Compliance
Structure your token distribution, vesting schedules, and utility to align with SEC, MiCA, and other global frameworks. We provide legal memos and compliance roadmaps for public and private sales.
100%
Projects Pass Due Diligence
SEC, MiCA, FINMA
Frameworks Covered
03
DAO Governance & Operational Legalities
Draft enforceable governance frameworks, contributor agreements, and liability shields. We operationalize your DAO with clear on-chain/off-chain processes for proposal voting and treasury management.
50+
Governance Proposals Drafted
Multi-sig & Safe
Treasury Integration
04
Regulatory Engagement & Licensing Support
Prepare and manage applications for VASP, MTF, or other financial licenses. We facilitate direct introductions and manage communications with regulators in key jurisdictions.
VASP, MTF, EMI
License Types
12-18 months
Typical Timeline
05
Smart Contract Legal Wrappers & Risk Mitigation
Draft and integrate legally-binding Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, and disclaimers that are enforceable with your on-chain protocols. Includes bug bounty program design and incident response plans.
Audited by OpenZeppelin
Security Standard
< 72 hours
Incident Response SLA
06
Ongoing Compliance & Regulatory Monitoring
Proactive monitoring of regulatory changes across US, EU, APAC, and MENA. We deliver quarterly briefings and actionable updates to keep your framework current and compliant.
50+
Regulators Tracked
Quarterly
Compliance Reviews
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STRATEGIC GOVERNANCE
Mitigate Risk and Accelerate Operations
Our legal framework consulting provides the structured foundation your L2 needs to operate with confidence, ensuring compliance and enabling rapid, secure scaling.
Comparing Governance Approaches
Ad-Hoc vs. Structured Legal Framework
A structured legal framework is essential for institutional-grade L2 governance. This table compares the risks and operational realities of ad-hoc development against a professionally designed and audited system.
| Governance Aspect | Ad-Hoc / In-House | Chainscore Structured Framework |
|---|---|---|
Time to Deploy | 3-6 months | 4-8 weeks |
Legal Risk Exposure | High (untested clauses) | Low (audited, battle-tested) |
Regulatory Compliance | Manual, reactive | Built-in for key jurisdictions (US, EU, SG) |
Smart Contract Security | Unaudited or basic review | Formal verification + third-party audit |
Upgrade & Fork Management | Manual, high coordination cost | Automated with multi-sig safeguards |
Dispute Resolution Mechanism | Ad-hoc arbitration | Pre-defined DAO vote or on-chain arbitration |
Token Holder Rights | Vaguely defined | Explicitly encoded in smart contracts |
Ongoing Legal Maintenance | Your legal team ($$$) | Included with retainer (optional SLA) |
Total First-Year Cost | $150K - $400K+ | $75K - $200K |
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STRUCTURED IMPLEMENTATION
Our Four-Phase Governance Framework Process
A proven methodology to transform your L2's governance from a legal liability into a strategic asset. We deliver actionable frameworks, not just advice.
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Phase 1: Governance Architecture & Risk Assessment
We conduct a deep-dive analysis of your L2's technical stack, tokenomics, and operational model to map legal exposure. Deliverables include a comprehensive risk matrix and a high-level governance architecture blueprint.
Client Value: Identify critical vulnerabilities before they become regulatory issues or community disputes.
50+
Risk Vectors Audited
2-3 Weeks
Initial Assessment
02
Phase 2: Legal Framework & Document Drafting
Our legal engineers draft the core governance documents: DAO constitutions, proposal frameworks, delegation agreements, and dispute resolution mechanisms. All documents are built for on-chain execution and legal defensibility.
Client Value: Obtain legally-sound, production-ready governance contracts and documentation, reducing your time-to-compliance.
ERC-20/721/1155
Standards Supported
OpenZeppelin
Security Foundation
03
Phase 3: Smart Contract Development & Integration
Our Solidity developers build and deploy the custom governance smart contracts (e.g., timelocks, multi-sigs, voting modules) that power your legal framework. Includes integration testing with your existing L2 infrastructure.
Client Value: Secure, gas-optimized contracts that translate legal rules into immutable, automated code, ensuring governance integrity.
99.9%
Test Coverage
< 4 Weeks
Avg. Build Time
Expert Guidance for Web3 Builders
L2 Governance Legal Framework FAQ
Common questions from CTOs and founders about structuring compliant, enforceable governance for Layer 2 networks and DAOs.
Our process is structured in three phases: 1. Discovery & Analysis (1-2 weeks): We review your tokenomics, protocol rules, and target jurisdictions. 2. Framework Design & Drafting (3-5 weeks): We create your legal wrapper, governance charter, and operational policies. 3. Implementation Support (Ongoing): We assist with DAO tooling integration and provide guidance for initial governance activation. We provide a fixed-price proposal after the initial scoping call.
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Time to ValueDirectly to Engineering Team
No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall