Multi-Sig Social Recovery Design | Chainscore Labs

overview

CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that are secure, gas-optimized, and tailored to your business logic. Our process ensures your core application layer is robust from day one.

Security-First Development: Built on Solidity 0.8+ with OpenZeppelin libraries and comprehensive unit/integration testing.
Gas Optimization: Every contract is profiled and refined to reduce transaction costs by up to 40% for your users.
Full Audit Readiness: Code is structured and documented to streamline third-party audits with ConsenSys Diligence or Trail of Bits.

We deliver battle-tested contracts for tokens (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155), DeFi protocols, DAOs, and bespoke business logic, typically within a 2-4 week sprint.

key-features-cards

ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY

Core Components of Our Social Recovery Architecture

Our modular, audited architecture provides the security and flexibility needed for institutional-grade custody and user-friendly wallet recovery. We deliver battle-tested components, not just theoretical designs.

Modular Guardian Management

Flexible on-chain registry supporting EOA, multi-sig wallets, and hardware security modules (HSMs) as guardians. Enables granular policies for adding/removing guardians and setting approval thresholds.

Time-Locked Recovery Execution

Configurable security delay (e.g., 24-72 hours) between recovery initiation and execution, preventing unauthorized takeovers. Users receive notifications and can cancel suspicious requests.

Gasless Recovery Transactions

Recovery operations are sponsored via Paymasters (ERC-4337), eliminating gas fees for guardians and users. Ensures smooth recovery even if the wallet is empty.

Multi-Chain & Cross-Chain Support

Architecture designed for EVM chains (Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum) and cross-chain recovery scenarios. Manages social recovery logic consistently across user's asset portfolio.

Audited Smart Contract Core

Production-grade Solidity contracts built with OpenZeppelin libraries, undergoing formal verification and audits by firms like Spearbit or CertiK before deployment.

Recovery Policy Engine

Configurable rules engine for recovery scenarios: required guardian consensus %, geographic distribution rules, and escalation paths for high-value wallets.

benefits

DESIGNED FOR ENTERPRISE

Business Outcomes: Security Without Operational Risk

Our Multi-Sig Social Recovery Module is engineered to eliminate single points of failure while maintaining operational agility. We deliver battle-tested security frameworks that protect assets without creating administrative bottlenecks.

Eliminate Single Points of Failure

Replace centralized key management with a configurable multi-signature policy. We design systems requiring M-of-N approvals from designated, geographically distributed signers, ensuring no individual can compromise the treasury.

Configurable Signers

Zero

Single Points of Failure

Streamlined Recovery Workflows

Pre-defined, audited processes for adding/removing signers and recovering access. We deliver clear governance procedures and automated on-chain proposals to ensure operational continuity during team changes or emergencies.

< 48 hours

Recovery Time

On-Chain

Governance Audit Trail

Enterprise-Grade Security Audits

Every module undergoes rigorous review. We integrate findings from firms like Trail of Bits and ConsenSys Diligence, delivering contracts with formal verification for critical functions and documented threat models.

100%

Critical Issues Resolved

Formal Verification

For Core Logic

EXPLORE

Gas-Optimized & Upgradeable Design

Built with efficiency in mind. We implement proxy patterns (UUPS/Transparent) for seamless future upgrades and optimize signature aggregation to minimize gas costs for daily operations and recovery actions.

~40%

Lower Gas vs. Naive Implementation

Non-Breaking

Upgrade Path

Compliance-Ready Permissioning

Integrate role-based access controls (RBAC) and time-locks for high-value transactions. We design modules that meet internal security policies and regulatory requirements for transaction approval workflows.

Flexible

RBAC Integration

24-72h

Configurable Time-Locks

Reduced Operational Overhead

Deploy a secure, maintainable system in weeks, not months. We provide comprehensive documentation, admin dashboards, and integration support, freeing your team to focus on core product development.

< 3 weeks

To Production

Full

Documentation & Support

Architectural Comparison

Social Recovery vs. Traditional Multi-Sig & Custodial Solutions

A technical breakdown of key security, operational, and user experience factors to inform your wallet infrastructure strategy.

Feature / Factor	Social Recovery Module	Traditional Multi-Sig	Custodial Solution
User Key Management	User-held single key with guardian network backup	Multiple private keys distributed among signers	Provider holds all keys on user's behalf
Recovery Mechanism	Trusted guardians can vote to reset access via new key	Requires m-of-n signer consensus; lost keys are irrecoverable	Centralized account reset process (e.g., email, KYC)
User Onboarding Friction	Low (single seed phrase)	High (managing multiple keys/signers)	Low (email/password)
Security Model	Decentralized trust; attack surface limited to guardian set	Decentralized trust; attack surface is all signer keys	Centralized trust; single point of failure is the custodian
Transaction Finality	User signs directly; instant	Requires multiple signatures; can be delayed	Provider-controlled; subject to internal policies
Auditability & Transparency	On-chain guardian actions & recovery events	On-chain multi-sig transactions	Off-chain, opaque internal ledger
Regulatory Compliance Burden	User retains control; lower compliance complexity	Signers bear responsibility; complex for entities	Provider handles all compliance (KYC/AML)
Infrastructure & Maintenance Cost	Moderate (smart contract gas, guardian incentives)	High (managing secure signer infrastructure)	Provider fee-based; hidden operational costs
Ideal Use Case	Consumer wallets, DAO treasuries, employee access	Corporate treasuries, foundation funds, high-value assets	Exchange users, institutional clients requiring turnkey service
Implementation Timeline with Chainscore	4-6 weeks	8-12 weeks	N/A (Third-party service)

how-we-deliver

PROVEN METHODOLOGY

Our Delivery Process: From Design to Deployment

A structured, transparent approach to building secure, production-ready multi-sig social recovery modules. We deliver battle-tested solutions with clear milestones and guaranteed outcomes.

1. Discovery & Architecture Design

We conduct a deep-dive workshop to define your specific recovery policies, threat models, and user experience. Deliverables include a comprehensive technical specification and a high-level architecture diagram for your signer network.

2-3 days

Workshop Duration

Signed Spec

2. Smart Contract Development

Our engineers build your custom module in Solidity 0.8+, leveraging OpenZeppelin libraries and our proprietary security patterns. Code includes comprehensive NatSpec documentation and passes initial static analysis.

100%

Test Coverage

OpenZeppelin

Security Base

3. Security Audit & Formal Verification

Every module undergoes rigorous internal review and automated analysis (Slither, MythX). For enterprise clients, we facilitate third-party audits with partners like Trail of Bits or Quantstamp.

0 Critical

Guaranteed Findings

Certik Ready

Audit Package

4. Testnet Deployment & Simulation

We deploy the module on a designated testnet (Sepolia, Holesky) and execute a full suite of integration tests and attack simulations, including signer compromise and recovery flow validation.

50+

Test Scenarios

Goerli/Sepolia

Test Environment

5. Mainnet Deployment & Configuration

We handle the secure, gas-optimized deployment to your production network. This includes final configuration of signer addresses, threshold settings, and timelock parameters.

< 1 hour

Deployment Time

EIP-1559

Fee Optimization

6. Documentation & Handover

You receive complete technical documentation, admin guides, and integration SDKs. We provide a knowledge transfer session for your team and ongoing support options.

Full SDK

Deliverable

Lifetime

Documentation Access

Structured Development Process

Typical Project Timeline & Deliverables

A transparent breakdown of our phased approach to designing and delivering a secure, custom Multi-Sig Social Recovery Module.

Phase & Deliverable	Starter (4-6 Weeks)	Professional (6-8 Weeks)	Enterprise (8-12 Weeks)
Initial Architecture & Threat Model
Custom Smart Contract Development	Basic 2-of-3 Logic	Advanced Logic (e.g., time-locks, roles)	Fully Custom Logic & Integration
Comprehensive Security Audit	Internal Review	Partner Firm Audit Report	Multi-Firm Audit + Formal Verification
Testnet Deployment & Simulation	Single Chain (e.g., Sepolia)	Multi-Chain (2-3 Testnets)	Full Staging Environment with Load Testing
Mainnet Deployment Support	Deployment Scripts	Guided Deployment & Verification	Full Deployment Management & Ceremony
Post-Launch Monitoring & Alerting	30 Days Basic	90 Days with Dashboard	1 Year SLA with 24/7 SRE
Recovery Flow Documentation	Technical Spec	End-User Guides & Admin Manual	Custom Integration SDK & API Docs
Team Knowledge Transfer	Code Walkthrough	Architecture Deep-Dive Session	Ongoing Advisory Retainer
Typical Investment	$25K - $40K	$60K - $100K	$150K+ (Custom Quote)

Technical & Implementation

Frequently Asked Questions on Social Recovery

Get clear answers on the design, security, and deployment of custom social recovery modules for your wallet or DAO.

A standard social recovery module deployment takes 2-4 weeks from specification to audit-ready code. This includes design, smart contract development, unit testing, and documentation. Complex integrations (e.g., cross-chain recovery, DAO governance) can extend to 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan with milestones during the initial scoping call.

Multi-Sig Social Recovery Module Design

Smart Contract Development

Core Components of Our Social Recovery Architecture

Modular Guardian Management

Time-Locked Recovery Execution

Gasless Recovery Transactions

Multi-Chain & Cross-Chain Support

Audited Smart Contract Core

Recovery Policy Engine

Business Outcomes: Security Without Operational Risk

Eliminate Single Points of Failure

Streamlined Recovery Workflows

Enterprise-Grade Security Audits

Gas-Optimized & Upgradeable Design

Compliance-Ready Permissioning

Reduced Operational Overhead

Social Recovery vs. Traditional Multi-Sig & Custodial Solutions

Our Delivery Process: From Design to Deployment

1. Discovery & Architecture Design

2. Smart Contract Development

3. Security Audit & Formal Verification

4. Testnet Deployment & Simulation

5. Mainnet Deployment & Configuration

6. Documentation & Handover

Typical Project Timeline & Deliverables

Frequently Asked Questions on Social Recovery

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Multi-Sig Social Recovery Module Design

Smart Contract Development

Core Components of Our Social Recovery Architecture

Modular Guardian Management

Time-Locked Recovery Execution

Gasless Recovery Transactions

Multi-Chain & Cross-Chain Support

Audited Smart Contract Core

Recovery Policy Engine

Business Outcomes: Security Without Operational Risk

Eliminate Single Points of Failure

Streamlined Recovery Workflows

Enterprise-Grade Security Audits

Gas-Optimized & Upgradeable Design

Compliance-Ready Permissioning

Reduced Operational Overhead

Social Recovery vs. Traditional Multi-Sig & Custodial Solutions

Our Delivery Process: From Design to Deployment

1. Discovery & Architecture Design

2. Smart Contract Development

3. Security Audit & Formal Verification

4. Testnet Deployment & Simulation

5. Mainnet Deployment & Configuration

6. Documentation & Handover

Typical Project Timeline & Deliverables

Frequently Asked Questions on Social Recovery

Get In Touch today.

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