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Substrate-based Chain Security Testing

Specialized penetration testing for custom Substrate pallets and runtime logic. We identify critical vulnerabilities in consensus, governance, and upgrade mechanisms before your chain launches.
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CORE SERVICES

Smart Contract Development

Secure, gas-optimized smart contracts built to your exact specifications.

We architect and deploy production-grade smart contracts that form the backbone of your Web3 application. Our development process ensures security-first design, gas efficiency, and audit readiness from day one.

  • Custom Logic: Tailored Solidity/Rust contracts for DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and more.
  • Security Standards: Implementation of OpenZeppelin libraries and industry best practices.
  • Full Lifecycle: From initial design and testing to deployment and post-launch maintenance.

Reduce your time-to-market with battle-tested contract templates and a streamlined development workflow.

We deliver modular, upgradeable contracts with comprehensive documentation, enabling your team to iterate quickly. Every contract undergoes rigorous unit and integration testing before progressing to formal audits with leading security firms.

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COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE

Our Substrate Security Testing Scope

We deliver a rigorous, multi-layered security assessment of your Substrate-based blockchain, from consensus logic to runtime modules. Our methodology is trusted by teams securing over $2B in on-chain value.

01

Runtime & Pallet Security

In-depth audit of your custom pallets and runtime logic for vulnerabilities like reentrancy, access control flaws, and economic exploits. We ensure your business logic is robust and secure.

100%
Code Coverage
OWASP Top 10
Compliance
02

Consensus Mechanism Audit

Security review of your chosen consensus (BABE/GRANDPA, Aura, etc.) for liveness, fairness, and finality guarantees. We identify risks in validator selection and slashing conditions.

> 50
Chains Audited
0 Critical
Guarantee
03

Network & P2P Layer Analysis

Assessment of libp2p configuration, peer discovery, and transaction propagation to prevent eclipse attacks, sybil attacks, and network-level denial of service.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 100ms
Propagation Target
04

Cryptographic Implementation Review

Verification of all cryptographic primitives (SR25519, ED25519, Keccak) used in signatures, hashing, and key derivation. We ensure compliance with industry standards and no weak randomness.

NIST-Compliant
Standards
Zero Trust
Assumption
05

RPC & API Endpoint Security

Penetration testing of public RPC endpoints, WebSocket connections, and external APIs to prevent injection attacks, unauthorized access, and data leakage.

OWASP ASVS
Framework
< 24h
Patch Guidance
06

Upgrade & Governance Security

Analysis of runtime upgrade mechanisms (sudo, democracy) and governance pallets to prevent malicious proposals, upgrade hijacking, and treasury drain attacks.

Forkless
Upgrade Safety
100%
Test Coverage
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THE COST OF REACTIVE SECURITY

Why Pro-Blockchain Security Testing is Non-Negotiable

Post-launch exploits are catastrophic for reputation and treasury. Our proactive testing framework identifies and remediates vulnerabilities in your Substrate-based chain before they become a headline.

01

Prevent Catastrophic Runtime Bugs

We conduct exhaustive runtime and pallet logic testing, simulating edge cases and adversarial conditions to uncover vulnerabilities that could lead to chain halts or fund loss.

100%
Pallet Coverage
Zero
Runtime Halts Post-Audit
02

Secure Consensus & Finality

Rigorous testing of your BABE/GRANDPA or other consensus mechanisms under network splits and adversarial validator behavior to ensure chain liveness and safety.

>99.9%
Uptime SLA Target
51% Attack
Resistance Validated
03

Optimize for Performance & Gas

Benchmark and stress-test your chain's transaction throughput, block propagation, and storage I/O to ensure it meets the performance demands of your dApp ecosystem.

< 6 sec
Avg. Block Time
1000+ TPS
Stress Test Target
04

Ensure Upgrade Safety

Comprehensive testing of runtime upgrades (forkless and otherwise) and migration scripts to prevent state corruption and ensure smooth, non-disruptive chain evolution.

Zero-Downtime
Upgrade Guarantee
100%
State Integrity
06

Protect Network Value & Trust

A secure, stable chain foundation protects your token economics, validator incentives, and user trust—directly safeguarding your project's market cap and long-term viability.

$0
Value Lost to Exploits
Enterprise-Grade
Security Posture
Why Substrate Requires Specialized Security

Chainscore Testing vs. Generic Smart Contract Audits

Generic EVM audit tools miss the unique attack vectors and runtime logic of Substrate-based chains. Our testing is purpose-built for the full stack.

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Pallet & Runtime Logic Review

On-Chain Governance & Upgrade Safety

Consensus Mechanism & Finality Analysis

Cross-VM (EVM/WASM) Interaction Testing

EVM Smart Contract Audit (if present)

Substrate-Specific Vulnerability Database

Limited Coverage

Comprehensive (1000+ Tests)

Time to First Report

1-2 Weeks

72 Hours

Typical Engagement Cost

$10K - $50K

$25K - $100K+

Post-Audit Chain Monitoring

Not Offered

Optional SLA Available

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PROVEN FRAMEWORK

Our Substrate Penetration Testing Methodology

Our structured, multi-layered approach identifies and remediates critical vulnerabilities before they impact your mainnet. We combine automated analysis with expert manual testing to secure your blockchain's core logic, consensus, and runtime.

Transparent Process, Predictable Outcomes

Typical Security Testing Timeline & Deliverables

A clear breakdown of our structured security assessment packages for Substrate-based blockchains, from initial review to comprehensive audit and ongoing support.

Security DeliverableCode ReviewFull AuditEnterprise Suite

Automated Vulnerability Scan

Manual Code Review (LoC)

Up to 5K

Up to 20K

Unlimited

Economic & Consensus Analysis

Formal Verification (Key Pallets)

1-2 Pallets

Custom Scope

Final Security Report

PDF Summary

Comprehensive PDF

PDF + Executive Briefing

Remediation Support

1 Round

3 Rounds

Unlimited During Audit

Re-Audit of Fixes

Time to Report (Typical)

5-7 days

2-3 weeks

Custom Timeline

Post-Audit Consultation

1 Hour

4 Hours

Dedicated Engineer

Verification Badge & Listing

Starting Investment

$8,000

$25,000

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Expert Answers for Technical Leaders

Substrate Security Testing FAQs

Get clarity on our methodology, timeline, and deliverables for securing your Substrate-based blockchain. These are the questions our clients ask before engaging our services.

We employ a multi-layered, white-box testing methodology tailored for Substrate's architecture. This includes:

  1. Architecture & Design Review: Analysis of your pallet design, runtime configuration, and on-chain governance model.
  2. Automated Scanning: Using proprietary and open-source tools to detect common vulnerabilities in Rust code and runtime logic.
  3. Manual Code Review: Deep, line-by-line audit of custom pallets, focusing on logic errors, economic attack vectors, and edge cases.
  4. Runtime Simulation & Fuzzing: Testing runtime upgrades, extrinsics, and storage migrations under adversarial conditions.
  5. Consensus & Networking Analysis: Evaluation of Babe/GRANDPA or other consensus mechanisms for liveness and safety faults.

Our reports categorize findings by severity (Critical, High, Medium) and provide actionable, code-level remediation guidance.

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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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