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Aptos & Sui Move Escrow Contract Design

Formally-verified escrow and multi-party payment solutions leveraging the Move language's inherent safety features for secure asset custody and conditional release on Aptos and Sui.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, gas-optimized smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers for production.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the backbone of your dApp. Our development process is built on security-first principles, utilizing OpenZeppelin libraries and rigorous internal audits to mitigate risk before deployment.

Deliver production-ready contracts in 2-4 weeks, from initial spec to mainnet deployment.

  • Protocol Development: ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, custom governance, staking, and DeFi logic.
  • Gas Optimization: We reduce transaction costs by 15-40% through efficient code patterns.
  • Full Audit Trail: Comprehensive documentation, Hardhat test suites, and verification on Etherscan.
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ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY & FUNCTIONALITY

Core Escrow Contract Capabilities

Our Move-based escrow contracts are engineered for high-value transactions, providing the security, flexibility, and compliance required by institutional clients and high-growth startups.

01

Multi-Asset & Multi-Chain Support

Handle native tokens (APT, SUI), fungible assets, and NFTs within a single, audited contract. Future-proof your application for cross-chain interoperability.

APT/SUI/NFT
Asset Types
Single Contract
Unified Logic
02

Conditional Release Logic

Implement complex, automated release triggers based on time-locks, off-chain oracle data (Pyth, Switchboard), or multi-signature approvals for dispute resolution.

Time/Oracle/MSig
Trigger Types
Fully Automated
Execution
03

Formal Verification & Audits

Leverage Move's inherent safety with additional formal verification using the Move Prover. Contracts undergo third-party audits (e.g., OtterSec, Zellic) before deployment.

Move Prover
Formal Verification
Third-Party
Security Audit
04

Upgradeable & Modular Design

Built with upgradeability patterns (governance-controlled or immutable) using Move's package publish model. Modular architecture allows for easy feature additions.

Governance Control
Upgrade Path
Modular
Architecture
05

Gas Optimization & Cost Predictability

Engineered for minimal gas consumption using Move's bytecode efficiency. Transaction cost analysis provided for all major functions to ensure predictable operating expenses.

Move Bytecode
High Efficiency
Cost Analysis
Pre-Deployment
06

Compliance & Reporting Ready

Design includes built-in event emission for all state changes, enabling seamless integration with off-chain monitoring, reporting tools, and regulatory compliance systems.

Full Event Logs
Audit Trail
Off-chain Ready
Integration
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DELIVERABLES

Business Outcomes: Secure & Automated Settlements

Our Move escrow contract design for Aptos and Sui delivers production-ready infrastructure that eliminates manual processes and counterparty risk. We focus on measurable results for your business.

01

Non-Custodial Security

Funds remain in user-controlled accounts until automated release conditions are met. Built with formal verification patterns and OpenZeppelin's Move libraries to eliminate single points of failure.

100%
Non-Custodial
Formal
Verification
02

Sub-Second Finality

Leverage Aptos Block-STM and Sui's parallel execution for instant settlement. Transactions finalize in under a second, enabling real-time commerce and high-frequency workflows.

< 1 sec
Settlement
Parallel
Execution
03

Automated Dispute Resolution

Programmatic logic for time-locks, multi-sig releases, and oracle-based triggers. Reduces manual arbitration overhead and ensures predictable, tamper-proof outcomes.

0
Manual Steps
Oracle
Integration
04

Gas-Optimized Execution

Contracts are designed for minimal on-chain computation and storage, reducing transaction costs by up to 40% compared to naive implementations. Critical for high-volume settlement layers.

40%
Cost Reduction
Minimal
On-Chain Footprint
05

Compliance-Ready Architecture

Built-in event emission for immutable audit trails and integration hooks for KYC/AML providers. Facilitates regulatory reporting and enterprise adoption.

Immutable
Audit Trail
KYC/AML
Hooks
06

Rapid Deployment Framework

Leverage our library of pre-audited, modular Move modules. Go from specification to testnet in under 2 weeks, accelerating your time-to-market.

< 2 weeks
To Testnet
Pre-Audited
Modules
Make an Informed Infrastructure Decision

Build vs. Buy: Custom Escrow vs. Generic Solutions

Choosing the right escrow infrastructure impacts your security, time-to-market, and total cost of ownership. This comparison outlines the trade-offs between developing a custom solution in-house, using a generic open-source template, and partnering with Chainscore for a production-ready, secure system.

Key FactorBuild In-HouseGeneric Open-SourceChainscore Custom Design

Time to Production

4-6 months

2-3 months

4-8 weeks

Initial Security Posture

High Risk (unaudited)

Medium Risk (unmaintained)

Low Risk (pre-audited patterns)

Move Language Expertise Required

Senior/Lead Level

Mid-Level

Provided by Chainscore

Aptos & Sui Protocol Fit

Custom-built for fit

Generic, may require forks

Optimized for chain-specific features

Multi-Sig & Governance Design

From scratch

Basic templates only

Custom logic for your DAO/team

Smart Contract Audit Cost & Time

$30K-$80K + 8-12 weeks

Not included

Included in service package

Ongoing Maintenance Burden

Full team responsibility

Your team manages forks/upgrades

Optional SLA with monitoring

Total Year 1 Cost (Dev + Audit + Ops)

$200K - $500K+

$50K - $150K+

$75K - $200K (all-inclusive)

Guaranteed Uptime & Support

Your team's responsibility

Community support only

99.9% SLA with 24/7 monitoring available

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END-TO-END DELIVERY

Our Development & Audit Process

A proven, security-first workflow designed for high-assurance Move smart contracts. We deliver production-ready escrow logic with comprehensive audit coverage, ensuring your project launches with confidence.

01

Architecture & Specification

We begin with a formal specification document, mapping all escrow states, participant roles, and failure modes. This creates a single source of truth for developers and auditors, preventing scope creep.

100%
Requirement Coverage
Formal Spec
Deliverable
02

Move Module Development

Implementation in Move, leveraging Aptos/Sui's resource model for inherent safety. We focus on gas-efficient patterns, upgradability via packages, and integration with your existing dApp frontend.

Move Prover
Formal Verification
OpenZeppelin
Standards
03

Internal Security Review

Before external audit, our team conducts a rigorous multi-stage review: static analysis, property-based testing with Move Unit Tests, and manual line-by-line inspection for logic flaws.

3-Stage
Review Process
100%
Test Coverage Target
05

Deployment & Verification

We handle the on-chain deployment process, including package publishing, module initialization, and post-deploy verification on Aptos Explorer or Sui Explorer. We provide a deployment report.

Mainnet
Ready
Verification
On-Chain
06

Monitoring & Support

Post-launch, we offer monitoring dashboards for contract activity and provide ongoing support for upgrades or adjustments. We ensure your escrow system operates as designed in production.

30-Day
Included Support
Health Dashboards
Delivered
Move Escrow Contract Design

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear answers on our process, security, and delivery for Aptos and Sui escrow smart contract development.

From requirements to mainnet deployment, a typical project takes 2-4 weeks. This includes a 1-week design and specification phase, 1-2 weeks of core development and unit testing, and a final week for security review, integration testing, and deployment. Complex multi-asset or cross-chain escrow systems may extend this timeline, which we define upfront.

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

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10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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