We architect and deploy production-grade blockchain systems from the ground up. Our full-cycle development delivers mainnet-ready applications with enterprise-grade security and performance.
Substrate Parachain ZK-STARK Implementation
Custom Blockchain Development
End-to-end blockchain solutions built for scale, security, and speed.
- Smart Contract Development: Custom
Solidity/Rustcontracts with OpenZeppelin patterns and formal verification. - Node Infrastructure: Managed
EVM/Cosmos/Solananodes with 99.9% uptime SLA. - Full-Stack Integration: Seamless APIs, indexers, and wallets connecting your dApp to users.
- Security First: Multi-signature deployments, comprehensive audits, and real-time monitoring.
We deliver a complete, audited blockchain system in 6-8 weeks, from initial design to mainnet launch.
Core Implementation Capabilities
We deliver production-ready Substrate parachains integrated with ZK-STARKs, providing the technical foundation for scalable, private, and secure Web3 applications. Our focus is on delivering tangible outcomes: faster time-to-market, robust security, and a seamless developer experience.
Custom Parachain Development
We architect and implement bespoke Substrate parachains tailored to your application's consensus, governance, and economic model. Our implementation includes custom pallets for your core business logic, ensuring optimal performance and seamless Polkadot/Kusama integration.
ZK-STARK Proving System Integration
We integrate performant ZK-STARK proving systems directly into your parachain's runtime. This enables scalable private transactions, verifiable off-chain computation, and data availability solutions without compromising on-chain finality or security.
Cross-Chain Bridge & XCM Implementation
Secure, trust-minimized bridges for asset and message transfer between your parachain and external ecosystems (Ethereum, Cosmos, etc.). We implement robust XCM (Cross-Consensus Messaging) channels for native interoperability within the Polkadot ecosystem.
Runtime Upgrade & Governance
We design and implement on-chain governance pallets (Democracy, Council, Treasury) and forkless runtime upgrade mechanisms. This ensures your network can evolve seamlessly based on community consensus, future-proofing your technology stack.
Validator & Nominator Infrastructure
We provide the tooling and deployment scripts for a robust validator and collator setup, including monitoring, alerting, and key management. Our configurations are optimized for high availability and security to ensure network liveness and decentralization.
Security Audits & Formal Verification
Our development process includes rigorous internal audits of runtime logic and ZK circuits. We partner with leading security firms for external audits and employ formal verification methods for critical consensus and cryptographic components.
Business Outcomes for Your Parachain
Our ZK-STARK implementation for Substrate parachains delivers measurable, production-ready results. We focus on the technical outcomes that directly impact your product's security, performance, and market position.
Zero-Knowledge Privacy Layer
Integrate a battle-tested ZK-STARK proving system for private transactions and confidential state transitions. We deliver custom circuits for your specific use case, enabling selective data privacy without compromising on-chain verifiability.
High-Throughput Finality
Achieve sub-second finality for private transactions by leveraging our optimized STARK verifier pallet. We architect your parachain's consensus and block production to minimize latency introduced by proof generation and verification.
Security & Audit Readiness
Receive a production-grade implementation with comprehensive audit trails. Our code follows OpenZeppelin standards and includes formal verification reports for critical ZK circuits, significantly reducing your time and cost to pass third-party security audits.
Cross-Chain Privacy Bridges
Enable secure, privacy-preserving asset and data transfer between your parachain and external networks like Ethereum or Polkadot. We implement trust-minimized bridges with ZK-proofs for state verification, eliminating reliance on centralized intermediaries.
Developer Experience & SDK
Accelerate your team's productivity with a tailored SDK and comprehensive documentation. We provide TypeScript/JavaScript libraries for easy dApp integration, abstracting the complexity of ZK-proof generation and submission.
Regulatory Compliance Framework
Build with compliance in mind. Our architecture supports selective disclosure mechanisms and audit trails required for regulated financial applications, enabling you to serve institutional clients without sacrificing core privacy guarantees.
Implementation Tiers & Deliverables
Compare our structured implementation packages for Substrate parachains with integrated ZK-STARK privacy and scalability layers.
| Core Deliverables | Proof-of-Concept | Production-Ready | Enterprise Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
Custom ZK-STARK Circuit Design | Basic Template | Optimized for Use Case | Multi-Circuit Architecture |
Substrate Pallet Integration | Single Pallet | Full Runtime Module | Modular, Upgradeable Suite |
On-Chain Verifier Contract | Testnet Only | Mainnet Deployed | Multi-Chain Verifier Deployment |
Performance Benchmarking | Local Testnet | Public Testnet Stress Tests | Custom Load & Security Testing |
Technical Documentation | API Reference | Full Integration Guide & SDK | Architecture Deep Dive & Training |
Security Audit Scope | Internal Review | Third-Party Audit (1 Firm) | Third-Party Audit (2+ Firms) + Bug Bounty |
Deployment Support | Guidance Only | Hands-On Mainnet Launch | Managed Rollout & Governance Setup |
Post-Launch Support | 30 Days | 6 Months | 12-Month SLA with 24/7 Coverage |
Typical Timeline | 4-6 Weeks | 8-12 Weeks | 12-16 Weeks |
Estimated Investment | From $50K | From $150K | Custom Quote |
Our Delivery Methodology
We deliver production-ready ZK-STARK parachains through a structured, milestone-driven process designed for technical founders. Our methodology ensures on-time delivery, rigorous security, and seamless integration with your existing stack.
Architecture & Design Sprint
We begin with a 2-week collaborative sprint to define your parachain's core logic, ZK circuit architecture, and economic model. This phase establishes a clear technical blueprint and project roadmap.
Core Runtime & Pallet Development
Our Substrate experts implement custom pallets and runtime logic in Rust, integrating your ZK-STARK verifier. We follow Parity's best practices for secure, upgradeable, and efficient code.
ZK Circuit Implementation & Auditing
We design and implement the STARK-based proving system in Cairo or Rust, followed by a mandatory security audit from a third-party firm like Trail of Bits or Quantstamp before mainnet deployment.
Parachain Deployment & Integration
We manage the entire parachain deployment lifecycle—from Rococo testnet validation to Kusama/Polkadot slot auction and final mainnet launch—including integration with your front-end and backend services.
Performance Optimization & Tuning
Post-deployment, we conduct load testing and gas optimization to ensure sub-second block times and minimal transaction costs. We provide a performance benchmark report with actionable insights.
Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades
We offer SLA-backed maintenance packages including runtime upgrades, security patch management, and 24/7 monitoring via our proprietary Chainscore dashboard to ensure 99.9% uptime.
Build vs. Buy: ZK-STARK Implementation
A detailed comparison of the costs, risks, and timeframes for developing a production-grade ZK-STARK system in-house versus partnering with Chainscore Labs for a managed implementation.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Partner with Chainscore |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production | 9-18 months | 8-16 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $300K - $750K+ | $80K - $250K |
Core Team Required | 3-5 Senior Cryptographers & Rust Devs | Your Product Team + Our Experts |
Security & Audit Overhead | High (Requires external audit, ~$50K+) | Included (Pre-audited circuits & libraries) |
Ongoing Maintenance | Full-time dedicated team | Optional SLA with 24/7 support |
Performance (Proof Gen Time) | Risk of suboptimal implementation | Optimized for < 30 sec on commodity hardware |
Integration with Substrate | Custom, complex pallet development | Pre-built, customizable pallets & runtime modules |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $450K - $1M+ | $120K - $300K |
Key Risk | Project delays, security vulnerabilities, talent attrition | Managed project delivery with guaranteed outcomes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on our implementation process, security, and support for your custom blockchain.
A standard implementation takes 8-12 weeks from kickoff to mainnet launch. This includes 2 weeks for architecture design, 4-5 weeks for core development and ZK circuit integration, 2 weeks for internal security audits, and 2-3 weeks for testnet deployment and final client review. Complex custom logic or extensive bridge integrations can extend this timeline, which we scope and agree upon upfront.
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