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StarkNet ZK-Rollup Payment Layer

A privacy-enhanced, scalable payment infrastructure built on StarkNet's ZK-rollups. We deliver low transaction fees, batch settlement, and cryptographic privacy for merchant payment gateways.
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FULL-STACK INFRASTRUCTURE

Custom Blockchain Development

End-to-end blockchain infrastructure development for scalable, secure, and compliant Web3 applications.

We architect and deploy production-ready blockchain systems tailored to your specific use case. Our full-stack approach delivers custom L1/L2 chains, high-performance nodes, and secure smart contract frameworks that power your core business logic.

From concept to mainnet, we handle the entire technical stack so your team can focus on product and growth.

  • Protocol Development: Build custom consensus mechanisms (PoS, PoA) and virtual machines (EVM, WASM).
  • Node Infrastructure: Deploy and manage high-availability RPC nodes with 99.9% uptime SLAs.
  • Smart Contract Suites: Develop audited, upgradeable contracts for ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, and custom standards.
  • Cross-Chain Bridges: Secure, gas-efficient bridges for asset and data transfer between networks.
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BUILDING THE RAILS FOR WEB3 COMMERCE

Core Technical Capabilities We Deliver

We architect and deploy production-ready StarkNet payment layers, providing the foundational infrastructure your application needs to scale. Our focus is on delivering measurable performance, security, and developer velocity.

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DELIVERABLES

Business Outcomes for Your Platform

Our StarkNet ZK-Rollup payment layer delivers measurable results for fintechs and Web3 startups. We focus on the technical and commercial metrics that matter for scaling your business.

01

Sub-Second Payment Finality

Achieve transaction finality in under 1 second with our optimized StarkNet sequencer and prover configuration. Eliminate user wait times and unlock real-time payment experiences.

< 1 sec
Finality Time
99.9%
SLA Guarantee
02

Gas Costs Reduced by 90%+

Move payment logic off-chain with ZK-Rollups. Our architecture bundles thousands of transactions into a single proof, slashing L1 settlement fees and enabling micro-transactions.

> 90%
Cost Reduction
$0.001
Avg. Tx Cost
03

Enterprise-Grade Security & Audits

Deploy with confidence. Our payment layer contracts undergo formal verification and audits by leading firms like Trail of Bits. We implement OpenZeppelin standards and multi-sig governance.

100%
Formal Verification
Tier-1 Audits
Security Partner
04

Full Compliance & Privacy Suite

Integrate built-in compliance tools: on-chain transaction monitoring, customizable privacy pools with zk-proofs, and automated reporting for regulatory requirements (FATF Travel Rule, AML).

ZK-Proofs
Privacy Layer
Real-time
AML Screening
05

Production Deployment in 4-6 Weeks

Go from concept to mainnet with our battle-tested payment layer templates. We provide a dedicated engineering pod and proven deployment pipeline to accelerate your time-to-market.

4-6 weeks
Time to Production
24/7
DevOps Support
06

Scalable to 10,000+ TPS

Architected for hyper-growth. Our horizontally scalable prover network and state management system handle enterprise volume, ensuring performance doesn't degrade as you scale.

10,000+
Peak TPS
< 100ms
P95 Latency
Structured Roadmap for Your ZK-Rollup

Phased Development & Deployment

Our phased approach ensures a secure, scalable launch for your StarkNet payment layer, from MVP to full-scale production.

Phase & DeliverablesFoundationScaleEnterprise

Core Payment Smart Contracts (Cairo)

ZK-Rollup Sequencer Setup

Custom Fee & Token Logic

Basic

Advanced

Fully Custom

Fraud Proof & Dispute System

Basic Monitoring

Automated Alerts

Real-time Resolution

Multi-Sig & Admin Dashboard

2-of-3

3-of-5 + Timelocks

Custom Governance

Third-Party Security Audit

1 Major Firm

2 Major Firms + Internal

Continuous (Bug Bounty)

Mainnet Deployment Support

Guidance

Full Deployment

White-Glove Launch

Post-Launch Monitoring SLA

Business Hours

24/7 with 12h Response

24/7 with 1h Response & SRE

Estimated Timeline

6-8 Weeks

10-14 Weeks

16+ Weeks

Starting Engagement

$75K

$150K

Custom Quote

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A PROVEN PATH TO PRODUCTION

Our Development & Integration Process

From initial architecture to mainnet launch, our structured, security-first process ensures your StarkNet payment layer is delivered on time, on budget, and built to scale.

01

Architecture & Design Review

We conduct a deep technical assessment of your payment flows and business logic to architect a custom StarkNet solution. This includes selecting the optimal L1 settlement layer, designing account abstraction models, and planning for future composability.

1-2 weeks
Design Phase
Cairo 1.0+
Target Protocol
02

Smart Contract Development

Our team writes, tests, and optimizes Cairo smart contracts for your core payment logic—token bridges, fee mechanisms, and settlement finality. We implement OpenZeppelin Cairo libraries and follow StarkNet security best practices from day one.

Gas-Optimized
Contract Focus
Full Test Suite
Deliverable
03

Security Audit & Formal Verification

Every payment contract undergoes rigorous internal review followed by an external audit with partners like Nethermind or ABDK. We prioritize formal verification for critical financial logic to eliminate vulnerabilities before deployment.

External Audit
Security Standard
Zero Critical Bugs
Launch Requirement
05

Testnet Deployment & Staging

We deploy the full payment stack to StarkNet testnet (Goerli/Sepolia) and conduct end-to-end testing of deposit, transfer, and withdrawal flows. We simulate high-load scenarios to validate performance and reliability under stress.

Goerli/Sepolia
Test Environment
Load Tested
Performance Verified
06

Mainnet Launch & Monitoring

We manage the secure mainnet deployment and provide 24/7 monitoring with custom dashboards for transaction volume, latency, and error rates. Includes automated alerts and a dedicated support channel for your engineering team.

99.9% SLA
Post-Launch Uptime
24/7 Support
Ongoing Coverage
Infrastructure Decision Matrix

Build vs. Buy: StarkNet Payment Layer

A detailed comparison of the costs, risks, and time investment required to develop a secure, production-ready payment layer on StarkNet in-house versus leveraging Chainscore's managed service.

Key FactorBuild In-HouseBuy with Chainscore

Time to Production

6-12+ months

4-8 weeks

Initial Development Cost

$250K - $600K+

$50K - $150K

Security & Audit Overhead

High (unaudited, custom risk)

Low (pre-audited patterns, formal verification)

Core Team Required

3-5 Senior ZK Engineers

Your Product Team + Our Experts

Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades

Your team's responsibility

Managed service with 99.9% SLA

Cairo & STARK Prover Expertise

Must hire/build internally

Included (our core competency)

Time to First Payment Tx

3 months

< 2 weeks

Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)

$400K - $1M+

$80K - $200K

Risk of Protocol Deprecation

Your team manages upgrades

We handle StarkNet upgrades & migrations

StarkNet Payment Layer

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear, technical answers about our StarkNet ZK-Rollup payment infrastructure development and deployment process.

A standard, production-ready StarkNet payment layer with core features (account abstraction, multi-token support, batch processing) typically deploys in 3-5 weeks. Complex integrations (custom fraud detection, cross-chain bridges, advanced compliance modules) can extend to 8-12 weeks. We follow a phased delivery model with weekly demos, starting with a functional MVP in 2 weeks.

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24h Response
Directly to Engineering Team
10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
NDA Protected Directly to Engineering Team
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