We architect and deploy custom smart contracts for DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise applications. Our development process ensures security-first design and gas optimization from day one, delivering contracts that are ready for mainnet deployment.
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Staking Interface UX Research & Prototyping
We conduct targeted user research and build interactive prototypes to simplify complex staking workflows. Our focus is on reducing user drop-off, clarifying slashing risks, and streamlining reward management for your wallet or dApp.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers.
From initial concept to final audit, we handle the entire lifecycle, reducing your time-to-market by up to 70%.
- Protocols & Standards:
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155,ERC-4626, and custom logic. - Security: Formal verification, comprehensive unit/integration testing, and integration with top audit firms.
- Deliverables: Full source code, deployment scripts, technical documentation, and post-launch support.
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VALIDATED DESIGN
Our Staking UX Research & Prototyping Toolkit
Move from assumptions to validated user flows with our structured toolkit. We deliver actionable insights and high-fidelity prototypes that de-risk your staking product launch and maximize user retention.
01
Competitive UX Audit
We analyze 15+ leading staking platforms (Lido, Rocket Pool, Coinbase) to benchmark usability, identify friction points, and extract proven patterns for your product.
15+
Platforms Audited
50+
UX Patterns Mapped
02
User Journey Mapping
We map the complete staking lifecycle—from onboarding to rewards claiming—to uncover critical drop-off points and design seamless, intuitive user pathways.
8
Key Journey Stages
5
Friction Points Identified
03
Interactive Prototyping
We build clickable, high-fidelity Figma prototypes for key user flows (staking, unstaking, claiming), enabling rapid internal testing and stakeholder alignment before development.
2-3 days
Prototype Turnaround
5+
Core User Flows
04
Usability Testing Framework
We design and execute structured tests with real DeFi users, providing quantitative and qualitative data on clarity, trust, and ease-of-use for your interface.
20+
Test Participants
95%
Task Success Target
05
Security & Trust Design Patterns
We implement UX patterns that enhance security comprehension—clear risk disclosures, transaction simulation, and multi-signer flows—to build user confidence and reduce support tickets.
12
Trust Signals Integrated
40%
Support Query Reduction
06
Developer Handoff Package
We deliver production-ready design specs, component libraries, and behavior documentation (in Figma Dev Mode) to ensure pixel-perfect, efficient frontend implementation.
1:1
Design-to-Dev Sync
100%
Spec Coverage
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MEASURABLE IMPACT
Business Outcomes: From Friction to Growth
Our UX research and prototyping process translates user insights into direct business value, moving beyond aesthetics to drive adoption, retention, and revenue.
01
Increase Staking Adoption
We identify and eliminate key usability barriers, designing intuitive flows that reduce the steps to stake by 40-60%. This directly converts more users from passive viewers to active stakers.
40-60%
Reduction in staking steps
2-4 weeks
From research to prototype
02
Reduce Support Tickets & Errors
Proactive usability testing catches confusing UI elements and ambiguous copy before launch. We deliver designs that minimize user errors, cutting support volume by up to 30%.
≤ 30%
Reduction in support tickets
100+
User scenarios tested
03
Improve User Retention & Trust
Clear reward visualization, transparent fee structures, and reliable status updates build user confidence. Our prototypes demonstrate flows that improve 30-day retention by focusing on clarity and reliability.
20%+
Target retention increase
8+
Trust signals per screen
04
Accelerate Product Development
High-fidelity, interactive prototypes serve as a single source of truth for your engineering team. This alignment reduces rework and speeds up development cycles by 25%.
25%
Faster dev cycles
Figma & Framer
Prototype delivery
05
De-Risk Major Feature Launches
Validate complex features—like liquid staking or cross-chain delegation—with real user feedback before a single line of code is written. Mitigate the risk of costly post-launch pivots.
50+
User feedback sessions
Pre-launch
Risk identification
Infrastructure Decision Matrix
Build vs. Buy: Staking UX Specialization
A cost and capability comparison for developing a high-conversion staking interface. We quantify the hidden costs of in-house development versus our specialized UX research and prototyping service.
| Key Factor | Build In-House Team | Chainscore Specialized Service |
|---|---|---|
Time to First User Test | 3-6 months | 2-4 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $120K - $300K+ | $25K - $75K |
Security & Audit Overhead | High (External audit required) | Included (Pre-audited patterns) |
UX Research Expertise | Requires hiring specialist | Led by senior Web3 UX researchers |
Prototype Fidelity & Testing | Basic wireframes | High-fidelity, interactive prototypes |
Ongoing Iteration Cost | $15K - $30K per sprint | Optional retainer from $8K/month |
Risk of User Drop-off | High (untested flows) | Low (validated user journeys) |
Time to Market (MVP) | 9-18 months | 6-12 weeks |
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RAPID VALIDATION
Our 4-Week Research & Prototyping Sprint
A structured, four-week engagement to de-risk your staking product launch. We deliver a functional, user-tested prototype and a clear roadmap, moving you from concept to validated design with confidence.
01
Week 1: Stakeholder & User Research
We conduct in-depth interviews with your team and target users to map pain points, mental models, and key success metrics for your staking flow.
5-10
User Interviews
1
Competitive Analysis Report
02
Week 2: Information Architecture & Wireframing
We architect the user journey and create low-fidelity wireframes for core flows: onboarding, staking, rewards tracking, and unstaking.
10+
Key User Flows Mapped
1
Interactive Wireframe Prototype
03
Week 3: High-Fidelity Interactive Prototype
We build a clickable, high-fidelity prototype in Figma that simulates the real staking experience, including wallet connections and transaction states.
1
Production-Ready UI Kit
100%
Interactive Core Flows
04
Week 4: Usability Testing & Final Roadmap
We conduct moderated usability tests with target users, synthesize findings, and deliver a prioritized development roadmap with actionable insights.
15+
Usability Tests
1
Prioritized Feature Roadmap
Your Questions, Answered
Staking UX Research & Prototyping FAQs
Get clarity on our process, timeline, and deliverables for staking interface UX research and prototyping.
We follow a proven 4-phase methodology: Discovery & User Interviews to understand your users and business goals, Competitive Analysis & Heuristic Review of existing staking interfaces, Interactive Prototyping in Figma with user flow validation, and Usability Testing with real crypto users. This ensures we build data-driven designs that reduce drop-off and increase staking participation.
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