We architect and deploy production-grade Solidity and Rust smart contracts that form the foundation of your Web3 product. Our development process is built for security and speed, delivering audit-ready code in 2-4 weeks for most MVPs.
DeFi Protocol L2 Migration
Custom Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts built to your exact business logic and compliance requirements.
We don't just write code; we engineer systems that are secure by design, gas-optimized, and ready for mainnet deployment.
- Full Lifecycle Development: From initial specification and architecture to deployment, verification, and ongoing maintenance.
- Security-First Approach: All code follows
OpenZeppelinstandards and undergoes rigorous internal review before third-party audit. - Protocol-Specific Expertise: Custom implementations for
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, staking mechanisms, governance modules, and bespoke DeFi logic. - Integration Ready: Contracts are built with clear interfaces for easy integration with your frontend and backend systems.
Our Full-Stack L2 Migration Framework
A systematic, end-to-end process for migrating your DeFi protocol from L1 to L2 with zero downtime, maximum security, and full liquidity preservation.
Architecture & Strategy Audit
We analyze your existing protocol architecture to design the optimal L2 migration path, evaluating trade-offs between ZK-Rollups, Optimistic Rollups, and Validiums for your specific use case.
Smart Contract Porting & Optimization
Our engineers port and refactor your core Solidity/Vyper contracts for L2 compatibility, implementing gas-efficient patterns and L2-native features like custom precompiles.
Bridging & Liquidity Migration
We implement secure, canonical bridge integrations or custom liquidity migration contracts to transfer TVL without fragmentation, supporting both native and third-party bridges.
Frontend & Indexer Migration
Full-stack update of your dApp frontend, RPC endpoints, and data indexers (The Graph, Covalent) to seamlessly interact with the new L2 environment and maintain UX.
Security & Economic Audits
Comprehensive smart contract audit by our in-house security team, supplemented by economic modeling to ensure protocol incentives remain sound post-migration.
Go-Live & Monitoring Suite
Managed deployment with automated testing, mainnet launch coordination, and post-migration monitoring dashboards for performance, security, and user activity.
Business Outcomes of a Strategic L2 Migration
A well-executed migration to a Layer 2 is a strategic business decision. We architect your move to deliver concrete, bottom-line results, not just technical upgrades.
Radically Lower Transaction Costs
We architect your protocol to leverage L2's inherent cost advantages, reducing user transaction fees by 90-99% compared to Ethereum mainnet. This directly improves user acquisition and retention.
Enterprise-Grade Transaction Throughput
Move beyond mainnet congestion. We design for sub-second finality and scale to 2,000+ TPS, enabling high-frequency trading, instant settlements, and a seamless user experience.
Enhanced Security & Trust
Your protocol's security is non-negotiable. We implement battle-tested L2 security models (ZK-Rollup, Optimistic) and conduct comprehensive audits to ensure funds are protected and user trust is maintained.
Accelerated Time-to-Market
Leverage our battle-tested migration framework and deep L2 expertise. We deliver a production-ready migration in 6-8 weeks, allowing you to capture market opportunities faster than building in-house.
Future-Proof Architecture
We build with modularity and interoperability in mind, ensuring your protocol can seamlessly integrate with new L2s, cross-chain bridges, and emerging standards without costly re-architecting.
Improved Developer Experience
We provide comprehensive tooling, monitoring dashboards, and documentation, reducing your team's operational overhead and enabling them to ship features faster on the new infrastructure.
DIY Migration vs. Partnering with Chainscore Labs
Migrating a live DeFi protocol to an L2 is a high-stakes engineering challenge. This table compares the resource investment, risk, and outcomes of managing the process internally versus leveraging our specialized migration framework.
| Migration Factor | DIY In-House Migration | Partnering with Chainscore Labs |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production Launch | 4-9 months | 6-10 weeks |
Upfront Engineering Cost | $250K - $600K+ | Fixed project fee |
Security & Audit Overhead | Your responsibility | End-to-end audit coverage |
Bridge & Messaging Layer Risk | High (custom integration) | Mitigated (proven adapters) |
TVL & User Migration Strategy | Manual planning required | Automated, phased migration plan |
Post-Migration Support & SLA | Internal team burden | Included 90-day warranty + optional SLA |
Total Year 1 Cost (Est.) | $300K - $750K+ | $80K - $200K |
Key Outcome | High risk, full control | Reduced risk, accelerated growth |
Our Phased Migration Delivery Process
We execute DeFi protocol migrations with a structured, risk-mitigated approach. Our phased delivery ensures zero downtime, asset safety, and seamless user transition from L1 to L2.
Phase 1: Architecture & Strategy
We conduct a comprehensive audit of your existing L1 protocol and design a tailored L2 migration blueprint. This includes selecting the optimal L2 stack (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, zkSync), defining the bridge architecture, and planning for liquidity migration.
Phase 2: Smart Contract Migration
Our engineers refactor and deploy your core logic (AMMs, lending pools, staking) to the target L2. We implement gas-optimized Solidity/Vyper contracts, maintain state consistency, and integrate secure cross-chain messaging (LayerZero, Axelar, Wormhole).
Phase 3: Testing & Security Audit
Every migrated module undergoes rigorous testing: unit, integration, and forked mainnet simulations. We facilitate a formal security audit with partners like Spearbit or Code4rena before mainnet deployment, ensuring fund safety.
Phase 4: Staged Deployment & Go-Live
We execute a controlled, multi-stage launch: starting with a guarded launch for early users, followed by liquidity bootstrapping, and culminating in a full protocol cutover. Our team manages the migration UI/UX and provides 24/7 support during the transition.
Phase 5: Post-Migration Optimization
After launch, we monitor on-chain metrics, optimize gas costs, and fine-tune parameters for L2 efficiency. We provide analytics dashboards and support for scaling to additional L2s or implementing L3 app-chains.
DeFi L2 Migration: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from CTOs and founders planning a Layer 2 migration for their DeFi protocol.
Our standard migration process takes 4-6 weeks from kickoff to mainnet launch. This includes 1 week for architecture review and planning, 2-3 weeks for core contract migration and testing, and 1-2 weeks for security audits and final deployment. Complex protocols with custom bridges or novel tokenomics may extend to 8 weeks. We provide a detailed Gantt chart at project start.
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