zkML Protocol Engineering

overview

FULL-STACK ENGINEERING

Custom Blockchain Development

Build secure, scalable blockchain networks and applications from the ground up.

We architect and deploy bespoke blockchain solutions tailored to your business logic. Our full-cycle development delivers production-ready networks, from private Hyperledger Fabric consortia to custom EVM-compatible L2s, ensuring you maintain full control and data sovereignty.

Private & Consortium Chains: Permissioned networks with custom governance for enterprises.
Public Layer 2 & Sidechains: High-throughput, low-cost networks secured by Ethereum or other L1s.
Application-Specific Blockchains (AppChains): Optimized for your dApp’s unique requirements.
Core Protocol Development: Design and implement custom consensus (PoA, PoS), tokenomics, and incentive models.

We deliver a turnkey development package including the node infrastructure, explorer, wallet integration, and comprehensive documentation, enabling you to launch in weeks, not months.

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END-TO-END DEVELOPMENT

Our zkML Protocol Engineering Capabilities

We architect, build, and audit production-ready zkML systems that deliver verifiable intelligence on-chain. Our focus is on security, performance, and seamless integration for your dApp.

Custom zkML Circuit Design

We design and implement custom zk-SNARK/STARK circuits for your specific ML model (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers). Our circuits are optimized for minimal proof generation time and verification gas costs on Ethereum, Polygon, and other EVM chains.

10-100x

Gas Reduction

Circom / Halo2

Proven Frameworks

Model-to-Circuit Compilation

We automate the conversion of trained PyTorch/TensorFlow models into verifiable zk circuits. Our tooling handles quantization, fixed-point arithmetic, and constraint generation to ensure on-chain inference matches off-chain predictions.

< 48 hrs

Prototype Delivery

FP16/INT8

Precision Support

Prover & Verifier Smart Contracts

We deploy highly gas-optimized Solidity verifier contracts and off-chain prover services. Our systems are built with upgradeability patterns and include monitoring for proof generation latency and success rates.

99.9%

Uptime SLA

OpenZeppelin

Security Standard

Security Audits & Formal Verification

Every zkML component undergoes rigorous review. We conduct circuit logic audits, constraint system analysis, and verifier contract reviews. Our reports detail potential vulnerabilities and optimization opportunities.

100%

Audit Coverage

Zero-Knowledge

Expert Review

Trusted Setup Ceremony Coordination

We manage the secure, multi-party trusted setup ceremony (Phase 2/Powers of Tau) for your circuit's proving/verification keys. Our process ensures cryptographic security and decentralized trust from day one.

MPC

Ceremony Type

Secure

Participant Onboarding

Integration & Developer Tooling

We provide SDKs, API wrappers, and comprehensive documentation for easy integration into your existing dApp stack. Get a production-ready endpoint for verifiable inference in weeks, not months.

< 3 weeks

Integration Time

TypeScript/Python

SDK Support

benefits

DELIVERABLES & IMPACT

Business Outcomes of a Custom zkML Protocol

Our zkML protocol engineering delivers verifiable, high-performance machine learning on-chain. We build systems that provide concrete business advantages, from new revenue streams to enhanced security.

Verifiable On-Chain Inference

Deploy ML models that execute directly on-chain with zero-knowledge proofs, enabling trustless verification of predictions for DeFi, gaming, and identity solutions. Eliminate reliance on centralized oracles.

Trustless

Verification

On-Chain

Execution

Data Privacy & Sovereignty

Enable private ML computations where sensitive input data is never exposed. Build compliant applications for healthcare, finance, and identity that leverage data without compromising user privacy.

Private Inputs

Protected

GDPR-Ready

Architecture

New Monetization Models

Create novel revenue streams by tokenizing access to proprietary ML models or selling verifiable inference as a service. Enable pay-per-prediction markets and model governance via DAOs.

Model

Tokenization

Pay-Per-Use

Markets

Enhanced Security & Auditability

Every inference is cryptographically proven and immutably logged on-chain. Provides an irrefutable audit trail for regulatory compliance, fraud detection, and dispute resolution.

Immutable

Audit Trail

Cryptographic

Proof

Reduced Operational Costs

Replace expensive off-chain compute and verification services with efficient, automated on-chain protocols. Significantly lower the cost of providing verifiable ML services at scale.

Lower

OpEx

Automated

Verification

Faster Time-to-Market

Leverage our battle-tested zkML frameworks and libraries. We deliver production-ready protocols in 6-8 weeks, integrating seamlessly with your existing blockchain stack.

6-8 Weeks

To Production

Pre-Audited

Components

Strategic Investment Analysis

Custom Protocol vs. Off-the-Shelf zkML

A detailed comparison of the total cost, time, and risk associated with building a custom zkML protocol versus leveraging Chainscore's enterprise-grade solution.

Factor	Build In-House	Chainscore Protocol Engineering
Time to Production	6-12+ months	8-12 weeks
Initial Development Cost	$300K - $750K+	$80K - $250K
Annual Maintenance Cost	$150K - $300K	Optional SLA from $50K
Security & Audit Burden	High (self-managed audits)	Pre-audited patterns & full audit support
Core Team Requirements	3-5 Senior Cryptography Engineers	Your existing product team
Protocol Flexibility & IP	Full ownership, high complexity	Custom-built, you retain full IP
Integration Support	Your responsibility	End-to-end deployment & integration
Performance Optimization	Trial and error	Proven architectures for <2s proof generation
Upgrade Path & Scalability	Your roadmap & implementation	Built-in upgradeability & cross-chain support
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)	$450K - $1M+	$130K - $300K

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METHODOLOGY

Our zkML Protocol Engineering Process

A systematic, security-first approach to building verifiable machine learning systems. We deliver production-ready zkML protocols with audited circuits and optimized performance.

Architecture & Feasibility

We analyze your ML model to design an optimal proving system. We select the right zk-SNARK framework (e.g., Halo2, Plonky2) and define circuit architecture for minimal proving time and verification cost.

2-4 weeks

Design Phase

> 70%

Gas Cost Reduction Target

Circuit Implementation

Our engineers write and test zk circuits in Rust or Circom, translating your model's logic into constraint systems. We implement custom gates for complex operations (e.g., ReLU, softmax) to maximize efficiency.

Rust/Circom

Primary Stack

Open Source

Libraries Used

Security & Formal Verification

Every circuit undergoes rigorous testing and formal verification. We conduct internal audits, generate comprehensive test vectors, and use tools like Picus to ensure logical correctness and prevent soundness errors.

Performance Optimization

We aggressively optimize proving time, proof size, and on-chain verification gas. Techniques include lookup arguments, custom elliptic curves, and parallel proving to achieve sub-10 second proofs for standard models.

< 10 sec

Target Proving Time

< 200k gas

Verification Target

Integration & Deployment

We deliver a complete integration package: Solidity verifiers, TypeScript/Go prover clients, and comprehensive documentation. We support deployment on EVM L2s (zkSync, Scroll) and appchains.

Full SDK

Deliverable

EVM L2 Ready

Deployment Target

Maintenance & Upgrades

Post-launch, we provide monitoring, performance tuning, and upgrade paths for your zkML protocol. We handle circuit migrations and verifier updates as the underlying zk tech stack evolves.

24/7

Monitoring

SLA Backed

Support

tech-stack

CORE SERVICES

Smart Contract Development

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

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana that power your core business logic. Our development process is built for security and speed, delivering a production-ready MVP in 2-4 weeks.

Security-First Development: Code written in Solidity 0.8+ or Rust using OpenZeppelin libraries and audited patterns.
Comprehensive Testing: Unit, integration, and fuzz testing with Foundry/Hardhat to ensure >95% test coverage.
Gas Optimization: Every contract is optimized for minimum transaction costs and maximum efficiency on-chain.

We don't just write code; we deliver auditable, maintainable systems that form the trusted foundation of your application.

Our deliverables include fully documented source code, deployment scripts, and a security review report, ensuring your team can own and scale the infrastructure with confidence.

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