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Institutional DeFi Protocol Attack Forensics

Comprehensive, court-admissible forensic investigations for major DeFi exploits. We deliver detailed technical reports for insurers, regulators, and law enforcement to support fund recovery and litigation.
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CORE INFRASTRUCTURE

Custom Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for your specific business logic.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the foundation of your Web3 product. Our development process is built on security-first principles, utilizing battle-tested libraries like OpenZeppelin and rigorous audit patterns to mitigate risk from day one.

From token economies to complex DeFi logic, we translate your requirements into efficient, gas-optimized Solidity or Rust (Solana) code.

  • End-to-End Ownership: Full development lifecycle from spec to mainnet deployment and verification.
  • Protocol Expertise: ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-4626, and custom standards.
  • Guaranteed Outcomes: Deliver audit-ready code with comprehensive documentation in 2-4 weeks.
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METHODOLOGY

Our Forensic Investigation Capabilities

We employ a structured, multi-layered approach to deconstruct attacks, identify root causes, and provide actionable intelligence for recovery and prevention.

01

Transaction Flow Reconstruction

We trace and map the complete attack lifecycle across all involved protocols, wallets, and cross-chain bridges to identify the exact entry point, fund movement, and final exit strategy.

20+
Protocols Supported
100%
Trace Coverage
02

Smart Contract Vulnerability Analysis

Our experts perform a deep-dive code review to pinpoint the exploited vulnerability—whether it's a logic flaw, reentrancy, oracle manipulation, or access control failure—and document the exact exploit path.

Solidity 0.8+
Expertise
OpenZeppelin
Standards
03

Economic Impact & Loss Quantification

We provide a detailed financial report quantifying total losses, identifying affected user cohorts, and calculating the precise economic damage across native and bridged assets.

Real-time
Valuation
Multi-chain
Asset Tracking
04

Attacker Attribution & Profiling

We analyze on-chain fingerprints, funding sources, and historical activity to build a profile of the attacker entity, assessing skill level, tools used, and potential links to known threat actors.

Heuristic
Behavior Analysis
Cluster Mapping
Technique
05

Actionable Recovery Roadmap

We deliver a prioritized list of concrete steps for fund recovery, protocol patching, and communication strategies for users and stakeholders, based on forensic findings.

< 72 hours
Initial Report
Prioritized
Action Items
06

Legal & Compliance Readiness Package

We prepare forensically sound evidence packages—including immutable chain data, expert analysis, and clear narratives—tailored for law enforcement, insurers, and regulatory inquiries.

Chain of Custody
Documentation
Expert Witness
Support Ready
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FORENSIC EVIDENCE PACKAGES

Court-Admissible Deliverables

Our forensic investigations produce legally defensible evidence packages, structured to meet the stringent standards of arbitration panels, regulatory bodies, and civil courts. We provide the technical narrative and proof you need to pursue recovery.

01

Comprehensive Forensic Report

A detailed technical narrative tracing the attack vector, fund flow, and root cause. Includes annotated transaction logs, code vulnerability analysis, and a timeline of events suitable for expert witness testimony.

72-hour
Initial Report
Chainalysis
Tool Integration
02

Transaction Attribution & Mapping

Legally-sound mapping of stolen funds across blockchains to identifiable entities (CEXs, mixers, bridges). Provides the on-chain evidence trail required for asset freezing orders and recovery efforts.

10+
Chain Support
Elliptic
Data Partners
03

Expert Witness Affidavit & Testimony

Direct support from our certified blockchain forensic experts. We provide sworn affidavits detailing findings and are available for depositions, arbitration hearings, and court testimony to explain technical complexities.

CBP
Certified Experts
24/7
Legal Team Liaison
05

Regulatory Submission Package

Formatted evidence bundles tailored for submission to regulators (SEC, CFTC, FCA) and law enforcement (FBI, Europol). Includes executive summaries and compliance with specific jurisdictional requirements.

FINRA
Compliant
SAR
Template Ready
06

Asset Recovery Intelligence Dossier

Actionable intelligence for counsel and asset recovery firms. Identifies custodians, jurisdictional choke points, and negotiation leverage based on the traced movement of stolen assets.

Proprietary
Tracking
< 1hr
Alerts
Our Proven Methodology

Structured 4-Phase Investigation Timeline

A transparent breakdown of our systematic approach to DeFi protocol incident response, detailing scope, deliverables, and timelines for each engagement tier.

Investigation Phase & DeliverablesRapid AssessmentComprehensive AnalysisEnterprise Incident Response

Initial Triage & Scope Definition

On-Chain Transaction Forensics

Limited (72h window)

Full attack lifecycle

Full + Cross-chain correlation

Smart Contract Vulnerability Report

Summary Findings

Detailed Root Cause Analysis

Detailed RCA + Exploit Code

Attacker Attribution & Fund Tracking

Wallet clustering only

Full attribution report

Full attribution + CEX liaison support

Remediation Roadmap & Security Hardening

High-level recommendations

Prioritized action plan

Custom implementation support

Formal Technical Report

Executive Summary

Full Technical Dossier

Full Dossier + Legal/Insurance readiness pack

Post-Incident Support

1 follow-up call

30-day advisory window

Dedicated retainer for 90 days

Typical Timeline

3-5 Business Days

10-15 Business Days

Custom (Based on severity)

Engagement Model

Fixed-Fee Project

Fixed-Fee Project

Retainer + Custom SOW

Why Specialized Expertise Matters

Chainscore Forensics vs. Generic Post-Mortem

A detailed comparison of our institutional-grade forensic investigation service against standard post-mortem analysis, highlighting the critical differences in depth, speed, and actionable outcomes.

Investigation DimensionGeneric Post-MortemChainscore Forensics

Root Cause Analysis

Surface-level transaction review

Deep bytecode analysis & attack vector simulation

Evidence Collection

On-chain data only

On-chain, off-chain, and mempool data correlation

Attacker Attribution

Wallet clustering only

Advanced heuristics & cross-chain tracing

Loss Recovery Strategy

General recommendations

Custom exploit negotiation & fund recovery roadmap

Technical Report Depth

Incident summary

Comprehensive 50+ page report with code-level findings

Legal & Compliance Readiness

Not provided

Expert witness-ready documentation & regulatory liaison

Time to Initial Report

5-10 business days

< 48 hours

Ongoing Threat Monitoring

90-day active monitoring & alerting

Insurance & Legal Support

Self-managed

Direct coordination with insurers and counsel

Typical Engagement Cost

$10K - $25K (fixed)

Custom (value-based, often 5-15% of recovered assets)

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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

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

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the foundation of your Web3 product. Our development process is built on audited security patterns and gas-optimized code to ensure reliability and cost-efficiency from day one.

We deliver battle-tested contracts, not experimental code.

  • Protocols: ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, and custom standards.
  • Security: Development with OpenZeppelin libraries and formal verification practices.
  • Deliverables: Full audit-ready codebase, deployment scripts, and comprehensive documentation.

Our contracts are engineered for real-world use: upgradable architectures, multi-signature controls, and integration-ready interfaces. We focus on long-term maintainability to support your product's evolution without technical debt.

Institutional DeFi Forensics

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about our specialized attack investigation and security hardening services for institutional DeFi protocols.

Our engagement follows a structured 4-phase methodology: 1. Emergency Triage & Containment (2-4 hours): We secure remaining funds and halt further damage. 2. Root Cause Analysis (24-72 hours): We conduct a deep forensic investigation to identify the exact exploit vector. 3. Technical Report & Recovery Plan (3-5 days): We deliver a comprehensive report detailing the attack, exploited vulnerabilities, and a step-by-step recovery roadmap. 4. Post-Mortem & Security Hardening (1-2 weeks): We implement fixes, upgrade contracts, and establish new monitoring to prevent recurrence.

ENQUIRY

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

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