We architect and deploy custom smart contracts for tokens, DeFi protocols, and NFT ecosystems. Our code is built on Solidity 0.8+ with OpenZeppelin standards, ensuring security and gas efficiency from day one.
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EVM Staking Proxy Architecture Consulting
Design and implement secure, gas-efficient proxy patterns (Transparent, UUPS) for Ethereum and EVM-compatible staking contracts, enabling seamless logic upgrades without disrupting user funds or staking positions.
Chainscore © 2026
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers.
Deliver a secure, audited MVP in as little as 2–4 weeks, not months.
- Token Systems:
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155with custom minting, vesting, and governance logic. - DeFi Protocols: Automated market makers (AMMs), staking pools, yield aggregators, and lending vaults.
- Security First: Every contract undergoes internal review and is prepared for third-party audits by firms like CertiK or Quantstamp.
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EXPERT CONSULTING
Our Proxy Architecture Capabilities
We architect and implement secure, upgradeable EVM staking systems that reduce technical debt and accelerate your time-to-market.
01
Transparent Proxy Implementation
Deploy UUPS or Transparent Proxy patterns for seamless, gas-efficient contract upgrades. We ensure your staking logic can evolve without migrating user funds or breaking integrations.
~40%
Gas Savings
Zero Downtime
Upgrade Path
02
Security-First Architecture Review
Comprehensive audit of your proxy patterns, initialization functions, and storage layouts to prevent reentrancy, storage collisions, and initialization attacks.
100%
Coverage
Certified
OpenZeppelin
03
Storage Layout Migration
Plan and execute complex storage migrations for major protocol upgrades. We ensure data integrity and backward compatibility, protecting user stakes and rewards.
0 Data Loss
Guarantee
< 24h
Migration Window
04
Governance & Upgrade Automation
Integrate with DAO tooling (e.g., Snapshot, Tally) or multi-sig wallets to create secure, permissioned upgrade workflows controlled by your token holders or team.
Multi-Sig
Secure
On-Chain
Voting
05
Gas Optimization & Cost Analysis
Analyze and optimize proxy deployment and interaction costs. We provide detailed gas reports comparing patterns to minimize operational expenses for you and your users.
Detailed
Gas Reports
Cost-Effective
Patterns
06
Production Monitoring & Alerting
Set up real-time monitoring for proxy admin events, failed upgrades, and anomalous interactions. Get instant alerts to maintain system integrity post-launch.
24/7
Monitoring
Instant
Alerts
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TANGIBLE RESULTS
Business Outcomes of a Robust Proxy System
Our EVM staking proxy architecture consulting delivers measurable improvements in security, cost, and operational efficiency. Here’s what you can expect.
01
Eliminate Upgrade Downtime
Implement a battle-tested UUPS or transparent proxy pattern for zero-downtime smart contract upgrades. Maintain 100% staking pool availability while deploying critical security patches or new features.
0 sec
Upgrade Downtime
100%
Pool Availability
02
Slash Gas Costs by 40-60%
Optimize delegation and reward distribution logic within the proxy framework. We architect gas-efficient calls to reduce operational overhead for you and your users, directly impacting your bottom line.
40-60%
Gas Reduction
ERC-4337
Compatible
03
Future-Proof Protocol Logic
Decouple your core staking business logic from the proxy admin controls. This separation allows for independent, risk-managed upgrades, protecting your protocol's longevity against evolving standards.
OpenZeppelin
Standards
Modular
Architecture
04
Accelerate Time-to-Market
Leverage our pre-audited proxy templates and deployment frameworks. Go from design to a secure, production-ready mainnet deployment in weeks, not months, and capture market opportunities faster.
< 3 weeks
To Production
Pre-Audited
Components
05
Mitigate Admin Key Risk
Design and implement secure, multi-signature or DAO-governed proxy admin controls. Eliminate single points of failure for upgrade authorization, a critical requirement for institutional adoption.
Multi-Sig
Governance
Gnosis Safe
Integration
06
Guarantee Audit Readiness
Receive architecture built with security-first principles, clear upgrade pathways, and comprehensive documentation. This foundation streamlines third-party security audits, saving time and cost.
CertiK
Audit Ready
Full Docs
Included
Architecture Decision Framework
Proxy Pattern Analysis: UUPS vs. Transparent
A technical comparison of the two dominant proxy patterns for upgradeable EVM staking contracts, detailing security, cost, and operational trade-offs to inform your architecture choice.
| Architecture Factor | Transparent Proxy | UUPS Proxy |
|---|---|---|
Upgrade Logic Location | Proxy Contract | Implementation Contract |
Gas Cost for User Calls | ~44k gas overhead | ~21k gas overhead |
Proxy Deployment Cost | Higher (2 contracts) | Lower (1 contract) |
Implementation Size Limit | 24KB (EIP-170) | 24KB (EIP-170) |
Upgrade Function Risk | Isolated in Proxy | In Implementation (must be secure) |
Initialization Complexity | Separate initializer function | Separate initializer function |
EIP-1967 Compliance | Yes | Yes |
Recommended Use Case | High-security, complex admin logic | Gas-optimized, lean upgrades |
Chainscore Audit Focus | Proxy admin & initialization | Implementation upgrade safeguards |
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PREDICTABLE DELIVERY
Our Implementation Process
A structured, four-phase engagement designed for technical leaders who need reliable execution, clear milestones, and production-ready results.
01
Architecture & Design Review
We conduct a deep technical audit of your existing staking logic and propose a proxy architecture blueprint. This includes threat modeling, gas cost analysis, and a migration strategy to minimize downtime.
3-5 days
Initial Review
100%
Code Coverage
02
Smart Contract Development
Our team builds and tests the upgradeable proxy contracts, staking vaults, and reward distribution logic. We implement OpenZeppelin standards, custom access controls, and comprehensive event logging.
Solidity 0.8+
Language
OpenZeppelin
Standards
03
Security & Testing Rigor
Every contract undergoes unit, integration, and fork testing. We provide a formal verification report and facilitate third-party audits with firms like Spearbit or Code4rena before mainnet deployment.
>95%
Branch Coverage
2 Audits
Minimum
04
Deployment & Integration
We manage the secure deployment across testnets and mainnet, configure the proxy admin, and integrate the new architecture with your front-end and backend systems. Includes post-launch monitoring setup.
< 1 hour
Planned Downtime
24/7
Go-Live Support
Staking Proxy Architecture Consulting
Typical Project Timeline & Deliverables
A transparent breakdown of our structured engagement phases, key outputs, and estimated timelines for EVM staking proxy projects.
| Phase & Deliverable | Starter (4-6 weeks) | Professional (6-10 weeks) | Enterprise (10-16 weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
Architecture Review & Design | |||
Smart Contract Development | Core Proxy Logic | Core + Advanced Features | Custom Multi-Chain Architecture |
Security Audit Scope | Internal Review | Partner Firm Audit | Full Audit + Formal Verification |
Testnet Deployment & QA | Single Chain | Multi-Chain | Full Staging Environment |
Mainnet Deployment Support | Guidance Only | Hands-on Support | Managed Deployment & Go-Live |
Post-Launch Monitoring | 30 Days Basic | 90 Days with Alerts | 12-Month SLA (99.9% Uptime) |
Documentation | Technical Specs | Technical + Integration Guide | Full Suite + Runbooks |
Team Knowledge Transfer | 1 Session | 3 Sessions | Ongoing Advisory Retainer |
Estimated Investment | $25K - $50K | $75K - $150K | Custom Quote ($200K+) |
Technical & Commercial Insights
Staking Proxy Architecture FAQs
Answers to the most common questions from CTOs and technical founders evaluating staking infrastructure partners.
A standard, production-ready EVM staking proxy deployment takes 2-4 weeks from kickoff to mainnet launch. This includes architecture design, smart contract development, integration testing, and security audit review. Complex multi-chain or custom reward distribution logic can extend this to 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan with weekly milestones during discovery.
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Time to ValueDirectly to Engineering Team
No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall