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ZK-Rollup Cross-Chain Settlement

We build custom cross-chain settlement layers using Zero-Knowledge rollups, delivering atomic swap finality with cryptographic security proofs for private, low-latency, and cost-efficient exchanges.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

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

We architect and deploy audit-ready smart contracts on EVM chains like Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Polygon. Our development process is built on OpenZeppelin standards and includes comprehensive unit testing with Hardhat or Foundry to ensure security and gas efficiency from day one.

  • Custom Logic: Tailored ERC-20, ERC-721, and ERC-1155 tokens, DeFi protocols, and governance systems.
  • Security-First: Multi-sig deployment, formal verification options, and pre-audit code reviews.
  • Full Lifecycle: From specification and development to deployment, verification, and upgrade planning via proxies.

Deliver a secure, functional MVP in as little as 2–4 weeks, with guaranteed code ownership and documentation.

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ENGINEERED FOR ENTERPRISE

Core Technical Capabilities

Our ZK-Rollup cross-chain settlement infrastructure is built on verifiable technical foundations, delivering the security, speed, and reliability required for production-grade financial applications.

01

Zero-Knowledge Proof Architecture

Custom-built ZK circuits using Plonk and Groth16 for efficient proof generation. We deliver sub-5 minute finality for cross-chain settlements with cryptographic security guarantees.

< 5 min
Finality
ZK-SNARKs
Proof System
02

Multi-Chain State Synchronization

Real-time state management across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon. Our relayers ensure atomic settlement with rollback protection, eliminating cross-chain arbitrage risks.

4+ Chains
Supported
< 2 sec
State Sync
03

Enterprise-Grade Security & Audits

All core circuits and smart contracts undergo formal verification and audits by firms like Trail of Bits and Quantstamp. We implement a multi-signature governance model for upgrade safety.

100%
Code Audited
Formal Verification
Methodology
04

High-Throughput Sequencer Design

Proprietary sequencer node software capable of batching 10,000+ transactions per rollup block. Optimized for low-latency order matching and MEV protection.

10k+ TPS
Batch Capacity
MEV-Resistant
Design
05

Gas-Optimized Smart Contracts

Settlement and bridge contracts written in Solidity 0.8+ with OpenZeppelin libraries. We achieve up to 40% gas savings through custom precompiles and storage optimization.

40%
Gas Savings
Solidity 0.8+
Standard
06

DevOps & Monitoring Suite

Full infrastructure deployment with 99.9% uptime SLA, including block explorers, health dashboards, and alerting for sequencer/prover nodes. We provide 24/7 incident response.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
24/7
Monitoring
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DELIVERABLES

Business Outcomes for Your Platform

Our ZK-Rollup cross-chain settlement service delivers concrete, measurable results that directly impact your platform's performance, security, and bottom line.

01

Sub-Second Finality

Achieve transaction finality in under 500ms, enabling high-frequency trading, instant payments, and a seamless user experience that rivals traditional finance.

< 500ms
Finality Time
10,000+
TPS Capacity
02

Cost Reduction

Reduce cross-chain settlement costs by up to 99% compared to L1 bridges. Batch thousands of transactions into a single ZK-proof for massive gas savings.

> 99%
Cost Savings
$0.01
Avg. Tx Cost
03

Enterprise-Grade Security

Deploy with confidence using battle-tested ZK-circuits and a security-first architecture. Our implementations undergo formal verification and third-party audits.

100%
Formal Verification
Zero
Audit Findings
04

Rapid Time-to-Market

Go from concept to production in weeks, not months. We provide a fully managed ZK-rollup stack with custom integration for your specific token standards and logic.

2-4 weeks
Deployment
24/7
Managed Support
05

Capital Efficiency

Unlock liquidity across chains without the need for over-collateralization. Our settlement layer enables true atomic composability for DeFi protocols.

1:1
Asset Backing
Zero
Slippage
Technical & Economic Comparison

ZK-Rollup Settlement vs. Traditional Bridges

A detailed comparison of the security, cost, and performance characteristics between modern ZK-Rollup-based cross-chain settlement and legacy bridging solutions.

FeatureTraditional Bridges (HTLC/Custodial)ZK-Rollup Settlement (Chainscore)

Security Model

Custodial or Trusted Validators

Non-Custodial & Cryptographically Proven

Settlement Finality

Minutes to Hours

< 2 Seconds

Capital Efficiency

Low (Locked Liquidity Pools)

High (ZK-Proofs Only)

Cross-Chain Fraud Risk

High (Bridge Exploit Surface)

None (State Validity Proofs)

Developer Experience

Complex Multi-Contract Integration

Unified SDK & Single Contract Interface

Gas Cost per Transfer

$5 - $50+ (Variable)

< $0.10 (Predictable)

Time to Integrate

2-4 Months

2-4 Weeks

Supported Asset Types

Native Tokens, Limited NFTs

Tokens, NFTs, Arbitrary Data

Audit & Insurance Cost

$50K+ (Annual)

Included in Service

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A PREDICTABLE PATH TO PRODUCTION

Our ZK-Rollup Development & Integration Process

From initial architecture to mainnet deployment, our structured 4-phase process ensures your cross-chain settlement layer is delivered on time, on budget, and with enterprise-grade security.

01

Phase 1: Architecture & Circuit Design

We design your custom ZK-Rollup's core architecture, including the settlement logic, state transition function, and zero-knowledge proof system (zk-SNARKs/zk-STARKs). This phase defines the security model and gas efficiency targets.

2-3 weeks
Design Sprint
Certik
Audit Partner
02

Phase 2: Core Smart Contract Development

Our team builds and rigorously tests the on-chain verifier contract, bridge contracts for Ethereum/L2 interoperability, and the rollup's state management logic using Solidity 0.8+ and Foundry.

OpenZeppelin
Security Standard
100%
Branch Coverage
03

Phase 3: Prover & Sequencer Integration

We implement the off-chain prover (using Circom/Halo2) and high-availability sequencer node. This includes integrating with data availability layers and optimizing for sub-second proof generation.

< 1 sec
Proof Gen Target
99.9% SLA
Sequencer Uptime
04

Phase 4: Testing, Audit & Mainnet Deployment

Final phase includes comprehensive testnet deployment, a full security audit from our partners, and a managed mainnet launch with monitoring dashboards and incident response playbooks handed over to your team.

4 weeks
Audit to Launch
24/7
Post-Launch Support
Infrastructure Comparison

ZK-Rollup Cross-Chain Settlement: Technical Specifications & Performance Benchmarks

Compare the core technical capabilities and performance guarantees of our ZK-Rollup cross-chain settlement service against building and maintaining a custom solution in-house.

Specification / FactorBuild In-HouseChainscore ProfessionalChainscore Enterprise

Development Timeline

6-12 months

8-12 weeks

4-8 weeks

Initial Architecture & Security Audit

Your cost & risk

Included

Included + Priority Review

Supported Base Chains

Custom development per chain

Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base

Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, zkSync Era

Peak Throughput (TPS)

Varies (high dev cost to scale)

2,000+ TPS

10,000+ TPS

Settlement Finality (L1)

Minutes to hours (custom prover)

< 10 minutes

< 2 minutes

Uptime & Reliability SLA

Your team's responsibility

99.5%

99.9%

Ongoing Protocol Upgrades

Your team's responsibility

Managed (included)

Managed + Early Access

24/7 Incident Response SLO

N/A

8-hour response

1-hour response

Annual Total Cost (Year 1)

$250K - $750K+

$120K - $250K

Custom (Contact)

Team Requirement

3-5 Senior ZK Engineers

Your integration team

Dedicated Solutions Architect

ZK-Rollup Cross-Chain Settlement

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear answers on timelines, security, and process for implementing enterprise-grade cross-chain settlement.

A standard deployment for a production-ready ZK-Rollup bridge with cross-chain settlement takes 4-8 weeks. This includes the design of your custom state transition logic, smart contract development, integration of a prover (e.g., zkSync, StarkEx, Polygon zkEVM), and rigorous security audits. For proof-of-concepts or simpler integrations, we can deliver a functional MVP in as little as 2-3 weeks.

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