We architect and deploy production-grade smart contracts that are secure by design. Our team, with over 50+ combined audits, builds on Solidity 0.8+ and Vyper, leveraging battle-tested libraries like OpenZeppelin to mitigate common vulnerabilities from day one.
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Cosmos & Polkadot NFT Parachain Launch
We architect and deploy sovereign NFT ecosystems using Cosmos SDK app-chains or Polkadot parachains. Gain full control over economics, governance, and interoperability for institutional-grade collections.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts built by experts to power your Web3 product.
Deliver a market-ready, audited contract suite in as little as 2-4 weeks, accelerating your time-to-market while ensuring fund safety.
- Full Lifecycle Development: From specification and
Hardhat/Foundrytesting to mainnet deployment and verification. - Comprehensive Audits: Internal review + integration with top firms like CertiK or Trail of Bits for a final security stamp.
- Gas Optimization: We fine-tune logic to reduce user transaction costs by 15-40% on average.
- Protocol Integration: Seamless compatibility with
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, and major DeFi primitives.
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END-TO-END PARACHAIN LAUNCH
Core Technical Capabilities
We deliver production-ready NFT parachains on Cosmos and Polkadot, from custom chain design to mainnet deployment and ongoing node operations.
01
Custom Parachain Development
Build a purpose-built NFT chain with optimized transaction fees, custom governance, and native token economics. We implement the Substrate or Cosmos SDK to your specifications.
4-8 weeks
To Testnet
Substrate/Cosmos SDK
Framework
02
NFT Module & Smart Contract Suite
Deploy a full-featured NFT standard (ICS-721, PSP-34/37) with advanced features: lazy minting, royalty enforcement, batch operations, and cross-chain metadata bridges.
< 0.01 $
Avg. Mint Cost
RMRK/OpenSea Compatible
Interoperability
03
Parachain Auction & Onboarding
Full management of the parachain slot auction process on Polkadot or the validator set orchestration on Cosmos, including crowdloan strategy and treasury management.
100% Success Rate
Slot Acquisition
Strategic Planning
Crowdloan Advisory
04
Validator Infrastructure & Security
Enterprise-grade, geographically distributed validator nodes with 24/7 monitoring, DDoS protection, and slashing insurance. Includes disaster recovery setup.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 2s
Block Finality
05
Cross-Chain Bridge Integration
Secure, audited bridges to Ethereum, Polygon, and other major ecosystems using IBC (Cosmos) or XCM (Polkadot) for seamless NFT and asset transfers.
IBC / XCM
Protocol
Axelar, Wormhole
Bridge Partners
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DevOps & Continuous Deployment
Automated CI/CD pipelines for chain upgrades, on-chain governance execution, and seamless runtime migrations without network downtime.
Fully Automated
Upgrades
Zero-Downtime
Runtime Migrations
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DELIVERABLES & GUARANTEES
Business Outcomes for Your NFT Project
We deliver a production-ready, high-performance NFT parachain with clear technical and commercial outcomes. Our focus is on security, speed to market, and sustainable growth.
01
Secure, Audited Core Infrastructure
A fully audited Substrate or Cosmos SDK parachain with custom NFT pallets/modules. We implement battle-tested security patterns and undergo third-party audits (e.g., by firms like Oak Security) before mainnet launch.
2+ Audits
Pre-Launch
0 Critical
Audit Findings
02
Multi-Chain Interoperability Gateway
Native IBC or XCM bridges configured for your chain, enabling seamless NFT transfers between Polkadot/Kusama parachains, Cosmos zones, and Ethereum. We handle the complex cross-chain messaging setup.
< 3 min
Bridge Finality
5+ Chains
Out-of-the-Box
03
High-Throughput NFT Engine
Optimized for scale with sub-second block times and gasless transactions for mints. Our architecture supports 10,000+ concurrent mints and complex metadata standards (IPFS, Arweave, on-chain).
2,000+ TPS
NFT Mint Capacity
< 1 sec
Block Time
05
Custom Marketplace & Tooling Suite
A white-label marketplace dApp with core features: minting, secondary sales, and portfolio management. Plus, essential dev tools: indexer, explorer plugin, and wallet integration kits.
4 Weeks
Delivery Time
3+ Wallets
Native Support
06
Compliance & Royalty Framework
Configurable on-chain royalty enforcement (e.g., 5-10% standard) and modular compliance features for geo-blocking or KYC-gated mints, built to adapt to evolving regulations.
100%
On-Chain Royalties
Modular
Compliance
Transparent Roadmap from MVP to Mainnet
Structured Launch Timeline & Deliverables
A phased delivery model for launching a production-ready NFT parachain on Cosmos or Polkadot, detailing key milestones, deliverables, and support levels.
| Phase & Deliverables | Starter (Foundation) | Professional (Launch-Ready) | Enterprise (Scale & Govern) |
|---|---|---|---|
Parachain/Zone Architecture Design | |||
Custom NFT Pallet/Module Development | Basic Mint & Transfer | Advanced (Royalties, Rarity, Bundles) | Fully Custom Logic |
Cross-Chain (IBC/XCM) Bridge Integration | Basic Asset Transfers | Custom Messaging & Composability | |
Smart Contract & Runtime Security Audit | 1 External Audit | 2 External Audits + Internal Review | 3 Audits + Formal Verification |
Testnet Deployment & Stress Testing | Single Testnet | Multi-Testnet (Rococo, Westend, Testnets) | Custom Load & Security Testing Suite |
Mainnet Launch & Collator Setup | Guided Self-Service | Managed Deployment & Bootstrapping | White-Glove Deployment & Monitoring |
Post-Launch Monitoring & Maintenance | 30 Days Basic | 6 Months Proactive | 12+ Months with 24/7 SLA |
Governance & Treasury Module Setup | Basic DAO Template | Custom Governance Framework | |
Developer Documentation & SDK | API Reference | Full SDK + Integration Guides | Custom Client Libraries & Workshops |
Estimated Timeline | 8-12 Weeks | 12-16 Weeks | 16-24+ Weeks |
Starting Investment | $75K | $150K | Custom Quote |
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END-TO-END EXECUTION
Our Development & Launch Process
A structured, milestone-driven approach to launch your NFT parachain on Cosmos or Polkadot, from initial design to mainnet deployment and ongoing support.
01
Architecture & Design
We define your parachain's core NFT logic, token economics, and interoperability requirements. Deliverables include a technical specification, system architecture diagram, and a detailed project roadmap.
1-2 weeks
Specification Phase
100%
Requirement Clarity
02
Core Pallet & Smart Contract Development
Development of custom Substrate pallets (Polkadot) or CosmWasm modules (Cosmos) for NFT minting, trading, and governance. Built with OpenBrush standards and gas-optimized patterns.
4-8 weeks
Development Sprint
Rust/Solidity
Primary Language
03
Security Audits & Testing
Comprehensive unit, integration, and stress testing followed by a third-party smart contract audit. We ensure your parachain meets enterprise-grade security standards before launch.
2-3 weeks
Audit Cycle
Certified Partners
Audit Firms
04
Testnet Deployment & Community Incentives
Deploy to Rococo (Polkadot) or a public testnet (Cosmos). We design and execute incentive programs to bootstrap a validator set and gather real-world performance data.
1-2 weeks
Deployment Window
> 50
Target Validators
05
Parachain Auction Strategy & Deployment
Strategic guidance and technical execution for Polkadot parachain slot auctions or Cosmos chain launch. We handle the technical deployment to mainnet, including genesis block configuration.
Crowdloan Ready
Auction Support
< 48 hours
Mainnet Go-Live
06
Post-Launch Monitoring & Support
Proactive monitoring of chain health, validator performance, and cross-chain bridges. We provide 24/7 incident response and performance optimization for the first 90 days.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
90 days
Included Support
Architecture Decision Matrix
Sovereign Chain vs. Shared Smart Contract Platform
Choosing the right infrastructure is critical for NFT project success. This table compares the two primary approaches for launching on Cosmos and Polkadot ecosystems.
| Key Consideration | Sovereign AppChain | Shared Smart Contract Platform (Parachain/Zone) |
|---|---|---|
Development Time & Cost | 6-12 months, $250K+ | 2-4 months, $80K-$150K |
Custom Tokenomics & Fees | ||
Governance Control | Full sovereignty | Limited by host chain |
Cross-Chain Composability | Custom bridges required | Native interoperability (IBC/XCM) |
Security & Validators | Bootstrap your own set | Leverages host chain security |
Time to Finality | Customizable (< 2 sec possible) | Depends on host chain (6-60 sec) |
Ongoing Maintenance | High (full node ops, upgrades) | Low (host chain manages consensus) |
Ideal For | Established brands, high-TPS games | Startups, marketplaces, community projects |
Chainscore Recommendation | For projects needing max control | For 90% of projects seeking speed & security |
Technical & Commercial Insights
NFT Parachain Launch FAQs
Answers to the most common questions from CTOs and founders launching NFT ecosystems on Cosmos and Polkadot.
A standard NFT parachain deployment takes 4-6 weeks from technical specification to mainnet launch. This includes 2 weeks for custom pallet development and testing, 1 week for chain configuration and integration, and 1-2 weeks for security audits and final deployment. Complex features like cross-chain bridges or custom royalty structures can extend this by 1-2 weeks. We provide a detailed Gantt chart during the scoping phase.
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