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Custom ZK Virtual Machine Development
We design and build specialized ZK Virtual Machines (ZK-VMs) with custom instruction sets and architectures, optimized for generating efficient ZK proofs for your specific application domain or novel consensus mechanism.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 specialists.
Deliver a secure, gas-optimized MVP in as little as 2-4 weeks, not months.
- Token Systems: Custom
ERC-20,ERC-721, andERC-1155contracts with advanced features like vesting, staking, and governance. - DeFi Protocols: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), lending/borrowing pools, and yield aggregators.
- Enterprise Logic: Multi-signature wallets, supply chain tracking, and verifiable credential systems.
- Full Audit Support: We prepare your code for third-party audits with comprehensive documentation and test coverage exceeding 95%.
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ENGINEERED FOR PRODUCTION
Our ZK-VM Development Capabilities
We architect and deploy custom zero-knowledge virtual machines that deliver verifiable computation with enterprise-grade performance and security. Our solutions are built to scale from prototype to mainnet.
01
Custom Circuit Design
We develop high-performance ZK circuits tailored to your specific business logic, from custom consensus mechanisms to private state transitions. Our team specializes in optimizing for prover time and proof size.
50-90%
Prover Time Reduction
Circom, Halo2
Proven Frameworks
02
Prover & Verifier Optimization
We engineer high-throughput proving systems and lightweight on-chain verifiers. Our implementations focus on minimizing gas costs for Ethereum L1 verification and enabling fast, cost-effective proof generation.
< 0.5M
Target Gas Cost
GPU/Cloud
Scalable Proving
03
Security-First Architecture
Every ZK-VM component undergoes rigorous security review, from circuit logic to trusted setup ceremonies. We implement formal verification where applicable and follow industry-leading cryptographic standards.
Zero-Knowledge
Audit Partners
Formal Methods
Critical Components
04
EVM & Non-EVM Integration
Seamlessly integrate your custom ZK-VM with existing blockchain ecosystems. We build bridges, state sync modules, and interoperability layers for both Ethereum-based and alternative VM environments.
EVM, SVM, Move
VM Targets
Custom Messaging
Interoperability
05
End-to-End Tooling
We deliver the complete developer suite: SDKs for dApp integration, monitoring dashboards for prover performance, and CLI tools for circuit management, ensuring your team can operate independently.
TypeScript SDK
Primary Language
Real-time Metrics
Performance Dashboards
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Production Deployment & Scaling
From testnet deployment to mainnet launch with auto-scaling proving infrastructure. We manage the operational complexity, ensuring 99.9%+ uptime and providing clear SLAs for system performance.
8-12 weeks
Production Timeline
99.9%+
Infra Uptime SLA
benefits
TANGIBLE ROI
Business Outcomes of a Custom ZK-VM
Move beyond theoretical benefits. A custom ZK Virtual Machine built by Chainscore delivers measurable, production-ready advantages that directly impact your bottom line and technical roadmap.
01
Reduced On-Chain Costs
We architect your ZK-VM to batch thousands of transactions into a single proof, slashing gas fees by 90-99% compared to direct L1 execution. This makes your application viable for high-frequency, low-value use cases.
90-99%
Gas Reduction
$0.01
Avg. Tx Cost
02
Enhanced Privacy & Compliance
Implement selective data disclosure and confidential transactions. Our ZK-VMs enable privacy-preserving DeFi, KYC/AML checks without exposing user data, and enterprise-grade confidentiality on public chains.
Zero-Knowledge
Proof Standard
GDPR-ready
Data Compliance
03
Faster Time-to-Market
Leverage our battle-tested ZK-VM frameworks and libraries. We deliver a production-ready, audited virtual machine in 8-12 weeks, not years, accelerating your product launch and first-mover advantage.
8-12 weeks
To Production
Pre-audited
Code Base
04
Scalability Without Compromise
Achieve 2,000+ TPS with sub-second finality by moving complex logic off-chain. Our custom VMs are optimized for your specific workload, whether it's gaming, order-book DEXs, or high-throughput payments.
2,000+
Transactions/sec
< 1 sec
Finality
05
Future-Proof Architecture
We build with modularity and upgradeability in mind. Your ZK-VM can integrate new proof systems (STARKs, Nova), support multiple L1/L2s, and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements without costly rewrites.
Multi-chain
Deployment Ready
Modular
Design
06
Enterprise-Grade Security
Every ZK-VM undergoes rigorous formal verification and security audits by partners like Trail of Bits. We implement circuit redundancy, proof recursion safeguards, and comprehensive threat modeling.
Formal Verification
Security Standard
Trail of Bits
Audit Partner
Strategic Infrastructure Decision
Custom ZK-VM vs. Adapting a General-Purpose VM
A detailed comparison of the two primary approaches to implementing zero-knowledge virtual machines, highlighting the trade-offs in performance, cost, and long-term viability for production-grade applications.
| Development Factor | Adapting a General-Purpose VM (e.g., RISC-V, WASM) | Building a Custom ZK-VM |
|---|---|---|
Time to Initial Proof | 3-6 months (leveraging existing toolchains) | 6-12+ months (design from first principles) |
Proof Generation Performance | Slower (higher overhead, less optimization) | Faster (circuits optimized for specific opcodes) |
Developer Experience | Familiar (existing compilers, debuggers) | Novel (requires new tooling and expertise) |
Gas Efficiency / Cost per Tx | Higher (inefficient circuit constraints) | Lower (fine-tuned for minimal constraints) |
Long-Term Maintenance Burden | High (dependent on upstream VM changes) | Low (full control over the stack) |
Prover Hardware Requirements | Higher (general compute) | Lower (optimized for specific hardware) |
Audit & Security Surface | Larger (inherits entire VM attack surface) | Smaller (minimal, purpose-built logic) |
Total Cost of Ownership (3 Years) | $1.5M - $3M+ | $800K - $1.5M |
Ideal Use Case | Rapid prototyping, non-performance-critical apps | High-throughput DeFi, gaming, scalable L2/L3 |
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PROVEN METHODOLOGY
Our Development Process
A systematic, security-first approach to building production-ready ZK Virtual Machines that deliver predictable results and faster time-to-market.
01
Architecture & Design
We begin with a collaborative design sprint to define your ZKVM's instruction set, proving system (e.g., Plonk, STARK), and integration points. This phase establishes a clear technical blueprint and project roadmap.
1-2 weeks
Design Sprint
100%
Blueprint Clarity
02
Core VM Development
Our engineers implement the ZKVM core in Rust or C++, focusing on performance-critical components like the arithmetic circuit, state management, and proof generation/verification logic.
Rust/C++
Core Language
Open Source
Base Components
03
Security & Formal Verification
Every ZKVM undergoes rigorous security analysis. We integrate formal verification tools (e.g., K Framework) and commission audits from leading firms like Trail of Bits before any deployment.
Formal Verification
Methodology
Tier-1 Audits
Security Standard
04
Integration & Tooling
We build the essential ecosystem: compilers (from LLVM, Solidity, etc.), developer SDKs, testing frameworks, and deployment pipelines to ensure your ZKVM is usable and maintainable.
Full SDK
Developer Tooling
CI/CD Ready
Deployment
05
Performance Optimization
We benchmark and optimize for critical metrics: proof generation time, verification cost, and VM execution speed. This phase ensures your application meets its scalability and cost targets.
Benchmark Suite
Performance Metrics
Gas Cost Analysis
Optimization Focus
06
Deployment & Support
We manage the deployment to your chosen environment (cloud, on-premise, testnet) and provide ongoing support, including monitoring, maintenance, and upgrade paths for your ZKVM.
Production Ready
Deployment State
Ongoing Support
Post-Launch
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BUILT ON PROVEN FOUNDATIONS
Technology & Protocol Expertise
Our ZK Virtual Machine development leverages battle-tested protocols and advanced cryptography to deliver secure, scalable, and interoperable solutions. We build on established standards to ensure your project is future-proof and production-ready.
Custom ZK Virtual Machine Development
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on our development process, timelines, security, and support for building custom ZK-based virtual machines.
We follow a structured 4-phase engagement process: 1) Discovery & Scoping (1-2 weeks): We analyze your requirements and define the VM architecture, consensus mechanism, and ZK proof system. 2) Design & Specification (2-3 weeks): Our team creates detailed technical specs, circuit designs, and a security audit plan. 3) Development & Integration (6-12 weeks): Core VM development, proof system integration, and smart contract compatibility layers are built. 4) Testing & Deployment (2-4 weeks): Rigorous testing, including formal verification of ZK circuits, performance benchmarking, and mainnet deployment. We provide weekly demos and maintain full transparency via a shared project dashboard.
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