Custom HSM Module Development

overview

CORE INFRASTRUCTURE

Custom Smart Contract Development

Secure, gas-optimized smart contracts built for your specific business logic and compliance requirements.

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

Protocol Development: Custom ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1155 tokens with advanced features like staking, vesting, and governance.
DeFi & dApps: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), lending/borrowing pools, and yield aggregators built with Solana or EVM standards.
Enterprise Logic: Complex multi-signature wallets, supply chain tracking, and verifiable credential systems.

We deliver battle-tested code with a formal verification report and a clear path to third-party audit, reducing your technical risk and accelerating mainnet deployment.

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ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY

Core Development Capabilities

Our custom HSM module development delivers cryptographic security tailored for your blockchain application, ensuring key protection, compliance, and operational resilience.

FIPS 140-2 Level 3 & CC EAL5+ Ready Modules

We architect and develop HSM modules targeting the highest security certifications. Our designs incorporate physical tamper resistance, secure key generation, and zeroization to meet stringent regulatory and enterprise requirements.

FIPS 140-2 L3

Target Certification

CC EAL5+

Assurance Level

Multi-Protocol Cryptography Engine

Custom firmware supporting ECDSA (secp256k1, secp256r1), EdDSA (Ed25519), and BLS signatures. We implement protocol-specific logic for Ethereum, Solana, and other L1/L2 networks, ensuring seamless integration with your node software.

secp256k1/Ed25519

Curve Support

< 50ms

Signing Latency

Secure Key Management & Lifecycle

End-to-end key lifecycle management from secure generation inside the HSM, encrypted backup/restore, to controlled key rotation and destruction. Implements RBAC and quorum approvals for high-value transactions.

HSM-Generated

Key Origin

M-of-N

Approval Schemes

High-Availability & Load-Balanced Clusters

Design for fault tolerance with active-active HSM clusters. We implement automatic failover, load distribution, and health monitoring to ensure 99.95%+ availability for mission-critical signing operations.

99.95%

Availability SLA

< 1s

Failover Time

Custom PKCS#11 & REST API Integration

Develop tailored middleware and APIs that expose HSM functions to your application layer. We provide clean, documented interfaces for signing, key management, and audit logging that match your tech stack.

PKCS#11 / REST

Interface

gRPC / JSON-RPC

Protocol Support

Hardware Security Audits & Penetration Testing

Our development process includes threat modeling and collaboration with accredited labs for hardware and firmware penetration testing. We deliver audit-ready designs and remediation support.

benefits

TANGIBLE ROI

Business Outcomes of a Custom HSM Module

Our custom HSM module development delivers measurable improvements in security, compliance, and operational efficiency, directly impacting your bottom line.

Regulatory & Compliance Readiness

Deploy with confidence for MiCA, GDPR, and SOC 2 Type II. Our modules are built to meet stringent regulatory requirements for digital asset custody and transaction signing.

SOC 2 Type II

Framework

FIPS 140-2 L3

Hardware Standard

Eliminate Single Points of Failure

Implement robust multi-party computation (MPC) or threshold signature schemes (TSS) natively within the HSM. Distribute signing authority to prevent insider threats and key loss.

M-of-N

Quorum Signing

Zero Trust

Architecture

Accelerate Product Launches

Reduce time-to-market for custody solutions, staking services, and institutional DeFi products. We deliver production-ready HSM integrations, not just SDKs.

4-8 weeks

Integration Time

24/7

Support SLA

Future-Proof Cryptography

Stay ahead of quantum threats and protocol upgrades. Our modules support post-quantum algorithms and are designed for easy updates to new signature schemes like BLS.

PQC Ready

Quantum Resistance

Ed25519/BLS

Supported Curves

Operational Cost Reduction

Automate key rotation, policy enforcement, and audit logging. Reduce manual overhead and human error in key management by up to 70%.

70%

Ops Reduction

Automated

Key Rotation

Enhanced Developer Experience

Provide your engineering team with clean APIs, comprehensive documentation, and local simulators. Accelerate development and testing cycles without compromising security.

Why a purpose-built solution is critical for Web3

Custom HSM Module vs. Standard HSM Limitations

Standard HSMs provide generic security, but Web3 applications require specialized cryptographic operations and key management. This comparison highlights the limitations of off-the-shelf solutions versus a custom module designed for blockchain.

Cryptographic Capability	Standard HSM	Chainscore Custom HSM Module
BLS-12-381 / BLS Signatures
EdDSA (Ed25519) for Solana
MPC Protocol Integration
Custom Signing Logic (e.g., batched txs)
Direct RPC/Node Communication
Development & Integration Timeline	3-6 months	4-8 weeks
Ongoing Protocol Update Support	Manual, vendor-dependent	Managed service with SLA
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)	$100K+ (license + dev)	$50K - $150K (all-in)
Audit & Compliance Readiness	Generic certs (FIPS 140-2)	Blockchain-specific audit trail

how-we-deliver

PROVEN METHODOLOGY

Our Development & Certification Process

A rigorous, multi-phase approach designed to deliver FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliant HSM modules with predictable timelines and zero security compromises.

Phase 1: Architecture & Threat Modeling

We begin with a comprehensive security architecture review and threat model analysis. This defines the cryptographic boundary, identifies attack vectors, and establishes the formal security policy required for certification.

2-3 weeks

Typical Duration

100%

NIST SP 800-90B Compliance

Phase 2: Secure Firmware Development

Our engineers write production-grade, auditable firmware in C/Rust for your target hardware (YubiHSM, NitroKey, Custom). Code follows MISRA C guidelines and is integrated with your blockchain SDK (Web3.js, ethers.js).

MISRA C

Coding Standard

Zero Trust

Architecture

Phase 3: Independent Lab Validation

We manage the entire lab validation process with an accredited NIST Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) lab. This includes creating the required documentation set and supporting all penetration and side-channel testing.

CMVP

Accredited Lab

Full Suite

Side-Channel Tests

Phase 4: Certification & Production Handoff

Upon successful validation, we secure the FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certificate from NIST. We then deliver the signed firmware, all source code, and a production deployment guide for your team.

FIPS 140-2 L3

Certificate

Turnkey

Deployment Package

Transparent Process