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Proof System Migration & Upgrading

Managed services for safely upgrading live proving systems (e.g., new proof systems, circuit versions) or migrating between them with zero downtime.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for scale and compliance.

We architect and deploy audited, gas-optimized smart contracts that power your core business logic. Our focus is on security-first development using OpenZeppelin libraries and industry-standard patterns to mitigate risks and ensure long-term reliability.

  • Custom Tokenomics & DeFi Logic: Design and implement ERC-20, ERC-721, and custom token standards with vesting, staking, and governance modules.
  • Full Audit Readiness: Code is structured for seamless review by top firms like CertiK or Quantstamp, with comprehensive documentation.
  • Gas Optimization: We reduce transaction costs by up to 40% through efficient storage patterns and contract architecture.
  • Upgradeable & Modular Design: Future-proof your contracts with proxy patterns (TransparentProxy, UUPS) for seamless updates without migration.

From initial design to mainnet deployment, we deliver contracts that are secure, efficient, and ready to handle real-world volume.

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PROVEN FRAMEWORK

Our Migration & Upgrade Capabilities

We execute zero-downtime migrations and protocol upgrades using a battle-tested framework, minimizing risk and ensuring continuity for your users and assets.

01

Proof System Migration

Seamlessly migrate from legacy proof systems (e.g., PoW, PoA) to modern, scalable alternatives like zk-SNARKs, zk-STARKs, or PoS. We handle the cryptographic transition, validator set orchestration, and state synchronization.

Zero
Downtime Guarantee
100%
State Integrity
02

Consensus Protocol Upgrades

Upgrade your network's consensus mechanism (e.g., from Tendermint to CometBFT, or custom BFT variants) with rigorous testing and validator coordination to maintain liveness and security.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 48h
Rollback Ready
03

Smart Contract & VM Migration

Port dApps and core logic between virtual machines (EVM → SVM, EVM L1 → L2) or upgrade contract architectures with comprehensive testing and state migration tooling.

1000+
Contracts Migrated
Gas -40%
Typical Optimization
04

Bridging & Interoperability Layer

Implement secure, trust-minimized bridges (canonical, optimistic, zk) during migrations to ensure asset portability and maintain composability with the broader ecosystem.

$5B+
Assets Secured
Formal Verification
Security Standard
05

Governance & Upgrade Orchestration

Manage the entire upgrade lifecycle: from governance proposal drafting and community signaling to on-chain execution and post-upgrade monitoring, ensuring smooth stakeholder transitions.

50+
Proposals Executed
< 2 weeks
End-to-End Timeline
06

Post-Migration Security Audit

Every migration includes a final security review by our in-house auditors, checking for new attack vectors, economic assumptions, and integration flaws to guarantee system robustness.

Critical Zero
Vulnerability Goal
Audit Report
Included Deliverable
benefits
MINIMIZE RISK, MAXIMIZE UPTIME

Why Choose Our Managed Migration Service

Proof system migrations are high-stakes operations. Our managed service delivers a predictable, secure transition with zero downtime, backed by our team's deep protocol expertise.

01

Zero-Downtime Migration Architecture

We implement proven blue-green deployment and state synchronization patterns to ensure your application remains live and responsive throughout the entire migration process, eliminating revenue loss and user disruption.

100%
Uptime Guarantee
0
User Impact
02

Protocol-Specific Expertise

Our engineers have performed production migrations for ZK-SNARKs (Groth16, Plonk), ZK-STARKs, and Optimistic Rollups. We handle the intricacies of circuit upgrades, verifier contracts, and proving key management.

15+
Protocols Migrated
50+
Circuit Upgrades
03

Comprehensive Security & Auditing

Every migration plan includes a formal security review, differential testing against the legacy system, and a final audit of the new verifier logic and upgrade mechanisms before go-live.

3rd-Party
Audit Partners
100%
Test Coverage
04

Predictable Timeline & Fixed-Cost Pricing

We provide a detailed project plan with phased deliverables, from audit and staging to final cutover. Our fixed-scope engagements eliminate budget overruns and ensure on-time delivery.

< 4 Weeks
Avg. Timeline
Fixed-Cost
Pricing Model
Proof System Migration & Upgrading

Managed Service vs. In-House Migration

Compare the total cost, risk, and time-to-market of migrating your zero-knowledge or validity proof system with Chainscore's managed service versus building an in-house team.

Key FactorIn-House DevelopmentChainscore Managed Service

Time to Production

6-12+ months

4-8 weeks

Upfront Team Cost

$250K-$750K+

Fixed project fee

Security & Audit Risk

High (custom, unaudited code)

Low (audited patterns, formal verification)

Expertise Required

Specialized ZK/Plonk/STARK engineers

Provided by our team

Ongoing Maintenance

Dedicated internal team

Optional SLA with 24/7 support

Protocol Upgrades

Manual, high-risk fork & deploy

Managed, zero-downtime migrations

Total Year 1 Cost

$400K-$1M+

$80K-$200K

Guaranteed Uptime SLA

None (self-managed)

99.9%

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PROVEN METHODOLOGY

Our Zero-Downtime Migration Process

A structured, phased approach designed to migrate your proof system without disrupting live users or compromising security. We ensure business continuity and data integrity at every step.

01

Phase 1: Discovery & Risk Assessment

We conduct a comprehensive audit of your current system, identifying dependencies, state management, and potential migration risks. This includes a detailed security review and a rollback strategy.

100%
Dependency Map
< 72 hours
Initial Assessment
02

Phase 2: Parallel Environment Setup

We deploy and configure the new proof system (e.g., zkEVM, STARK) in a staging environment that mirrors production. This allows for exhaustive testing and validation before any live cutover.

1:1
Production Parity
Zero
Live Impact
03

Phase 3: State Synchronization & Validation

We implement a real-time state synchronization bridge between the old and new systems. Every transaction and proof is validated for consistency, ensuring no data loss or double-spend scenarios.

Real-time
Sync
100%
Data Integrity
04

Phase 4: Gradual Traffic Cutover

Using canary deployments and feature flags, we redirect user traffic from the legacy system to the upgraded one in controlled batches. Performance and correctness are monitored at each increment.

Controlled
Traffic Shift
< 5 min
Rollback Time
05

Phase 5: Post-Migration Optimization

After full cutover, we monitor system performance, optimize proof generation times, and fine-tune parameters. We provide a full audit report and handover documentation.

24/7
Post-Launch Support
Comprehensive
Handover Docs
06

Security & Compliance Guarantee

Our process is built on formal verification principles and security-first design. All migrations include a final audit by our internal security team, adhering to industry standards.

Formal
Verification
Guaranteed
Compliance
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts to power your protocol.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the secure, immutable backbone of your application. Our development process is built on Solidity 0.8+ with OpenZeppelin standards, ensuring gas efficiency and audit readiness from day one.

  • Token Systems: Custom ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1155 with minting, vesting, and governance modules.
  • DeFi Primitives: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), staking pools, yield aggregators, and lending protocols.
  • Utility Contracts: Multi-signature wallets, vesting schedules, and upgradeable proxy patterns for future-proofing.

We deliver battle-tested code with a 99.9% security audit pass rate and comprehensive test coverage, reducing your time-to-market for a production-ready MVP to as little as 2 weeks.

Technical & Commercial Insights

Proof System Migration FAQs

Get clear, direct answers to the most common questions CTOs and engineering leads ask when planning a proof system upgrade.

Our process follows a structured 4-phase methodology proven across 30+ migrations:

  1. Discovery & Audit (1 week): We conduct a full audit of your current system, identify upgrade paths, and define success metrics.
  2. Architecture & Planning (1-2 weeks): We design the new system architecture, create a detailed migration plan, and provide a fixed-price quote.
  3. Development & Migration (2-6 weeks): Our team executes the migration, including code refactoring, integration, and rigorous internal testing.
  4. Deployment & Support (Ongoing): We manage the mainnet deployment and provide 90 days of post-launch bug-fix support.

We provide weekly sprint reports and maintain a dedicated Slack channel for real-time collaboration.

ENQUIRY

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Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.

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Directly to Engineering Team
10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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