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Substrate Pallet for Cross-Chain Fungibility

Design and implement a custom Substrate pallet that enables your parachain or standalone chain to issue tokens that are natively fungible with assets on external networks like Ethereum, Cosmos, or Solana.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts to power your protocol.

We architect and deploy audit-ready smart contracts for tokens, DeFi protocols, and NFT platforms. Our code follows OpenZeppelin standards and is built with Solidity 0.8+ to ensure security from day one. > Deliver a battle-tested foundation for your on-chain logic in weeks, not months.

  • Custom Tokenomics: Design and implement ERC-20, ERC-721, or ERC-1155 contracts with custom minting, vesting, and governance logic.
  • DeFi & DEX Logic: Build automated market makers (AMMs), liquidity pools, staking mechanisms, and yield aggregators.
  • Security-First Process: Every contract undergoes internal review and is structured for seamless third-party audits by firms like CertiK or Quantstamp.
  • Full Deployment & Verification: We handle deployment to mainnet/testnets and provide verified source code on Etherscan or equivalent explorers.
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BUILT FOR PRODUCTION

Core Capabilities of Your Custom Fungibility Pallet

Our Substrate pallets deliver enterprise-grade cross-chain fungibility, enabling secure, scalable asset interoperability. We focus on delivering production-ready code, not just prototypes.

01

Cross-Chain Asset Standardization

We implement a unified fungibility standard (e.g., XCMP-compatible) that abstracts away chain-specific complexities. Your assets maintain consistent properties and behavior across Polkadot parachains and external bridges.

XCMP/HRMP
Protocols
ERC-20/721
Standards
02

Secure Multi-Chain Mint/Burn Logic

Production-grade mint-and-burn pallet with cryptographic proofs and slashing conditions. We implement secure teleportation and reserve-backed transfers to prevent double-spends and ensure total supply integrity.

Formal Verification
Security
OpenZeppelin
Audit Partner
03

Gas-Optimized & Upgradeable Design

Built with pallet-attributes for efficient storage and pallet-proxy for future governance. Our pallets use weight calculations to minimize transaction costs and are designed for seamless, forkless upgrades.

< 0.1s
Avg. Execution
Forkless
Upgrades
04

Custom Governance & Fee Models

Tailor governance for minting authority, fee distribution, and parameter updates. We implement flexible fee structures (percentage, flat, dynamic) and treasury mechanisms specific to your tokenomics.

On-Chain
Governance
Custom
Fee Engine
05

Full Testing & Integration Suite

We deliver a complete test suite with unit tests, integration tests for XCM scenarios, and benchmarking modules. Includes integration guides for frontends (Polkadot.js) and indexers (Subsquid).

100%
Code Coverage
Subsquid
Indexing
06

Production Deployment & Monitoring

End-to-end deployment support including collator configuration, RPC endpoint setup, and monitoring dashboards. We provide alerts for pallet events, transfer volumes, and bridge health.

99.9% SLA
Uptime
Grafana
Monitoring
benefits
FROM FEATURES TO FINANCIAL IMPACT

Business Outcomes: Why Native Interoperability Matters

A Substrate pallet for cross-chain fungibility isn't just a technical feature—it's a strategic business enabler. Here's how native interoperability translates into measurable outcomes for your project.

01

Expand Your Market Instantly

Deploy your fungible assets across Polkadot, Kusama, and connected parachains from day one. Access liquidity and users in multiple ecosystems without building separate bridges or managing complex integrations.

50+
Parachains Supported
0
Custom Bridge Code
02

Reduce Integration Costs by 70%

Eliminate the overhead of building and maintaining custom cross-chain messaging (XCMP) logic. Our production-ready pallet handles asset locking, minting, and verification, cutting months off your development timeline.

70%
Cost Reduction
< 4 weeks
Integration Time
03

Secure by Design

Leverage the shared security of the Polkadot Relay Chain. Your cross-chain transfers inherit the battle-tested security of nominated proof-of-stake, eliminating the bridge exploit risks common in isolated networks.

1000+
Validators
0
New Attack Vectors
04

Future-Proof Asset Strategy

Gain native compatibility with all current and future Substrate-based chains. As the ecosystem grows, your assets move seamlessly, protecting your technical investment and user experience from fragmentation.

100%
Forward Compatible
Auto
New Chain Support
05

Unlock New Revenue Streams

Enable cross-chain DeFi composability. Your token can be used as collateral on Acala, traded on HydraDX, and staked on Parallel Finance—all without wrapping, creating multiple fee-generating touchpoints.

3-5x
Use Case Multiplier
Native
Fee Capture
06

Enterprise-Grade SLAs & Support

Get dedicated RPC endpoints, 24/7 monitoring, and guaranteed uptime for your cross-chain operations. We manage the infrastructure so you can focus on your product.

99.95%
Uptime SLA
< 15 min
Response Time
Transparent Roadmap

Phased Development & Deliverables

A clear breakdown of our modular development process for your custom Substrate pallet, from initial design to full production deployment.

DeliverablePhase 1: Design & AuditPhase 2: Core DevelopmentPhase 3: Integration & Launch

Architecture & Specification

Custom Pallet Development

Scaffolding

Full Implementation

Cross-Chain Bridge Integration

Design

Implementation

Production Deployment

Security Audit (External)

Testnet Deployment & Testing

Initial

Final Stress Tests

Mainnet Deployment Support

Technical Documentation

Outline

Complete

Finalized

Team Training & Handoff

Post-Launch Support SLA

30 Days Included

Estimated Timeline

2-3 Weeks

4-6 Weeks

1-2 Weeks

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END-TO-END DELIVERY

Our Development & Integration Process

A structured, transparent workflow designed to deliver a production-ready, secure cross-chain fungibility solution. We focus on rapid integration and long-term maintainability.

01

Discovery & Architecture Design

We conduct a deep technical workshop to define your specific cross-chain asset use case and design a custom pallet architecture. This includes selecting optimal bridging protocols (IBC, XCM, Wormhole) and defining the token economics.

1-2 weeks
Design Phase
> 50%
Reduced Rework
02

Custom Pallet Development

Our Rust engineers build your Substrate pallet from the ground up. We implement secure mint/burn logic, cross-chain message handlers, and governance controls, adhering to Parity's best practices and FRAME standards.

4-6 weeks
Core Build
100%
Test Coverage
03

Security Audit & Penetration Testing

Every line of code undergoes rigorous internal review followed by a formal audit with partners like Trail of Bits or Quantstamp. We simulate attack vectors including reentrancy, oracle manipulation, and governance attacks.

Critical
Zero Findings
2+ Audits
Guaranteed
04

Testnet Deployment & Integration

We deploy the pallet to a Rococo or Westend testnet and execute comprehensive integration tests. We validate cross-chain transactions, stress-test the economic model, and provide your team with a full SDK and API documentation.

< 3 days
Deployment Time
Full SDK
Included
05

Mainnet Launch & Monitoring

We manage the production deployment, configure validators, and establish real-time monitoring with Chainscore's observability suite. We track pallet performance, cross-chain finality times, and security events 24/7.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 1 sec
Alert Response
06

Ongoing Support & Upgrades

Receive priority support and maintenance, including Substrate runtime upgrades, pallet optimizations for new parachains, and integration support for additional asset types as your ecosystem grows.

24/7
Developer Support
Guaranteed
Runtime Upgrades
Architecture Decision Matrix

Native Pallet vs. External Bridge: A Technical Comparison

A detailed comparison of building cross-chain fungibility via a custom Substrate pallet versus integrating a third-party bridge, covering development, security, and operational trade-offs.

Technical FactorNative Substrate PalletExternal Bridge IntegrationChainscore Recommendation

Development Timeline

4-8 months

1-3 months

4-8 weeks (with our pallet)

Architectural Complexity

High (requires deep Substrate/Rust expertise)

Medium (API/SDK integration)

Low (pre-built, audited pallet)

Security Surface

Controlled (your chain's consensus)

Expanded (trust in bridge operator)

Controlled + Audited (your chain, our code)

Gas & Fee Efficiency

Optimized for your chain's economics

Subject to bridge fees + premiums

Optimized + Predictable cost model

Sovereignty & Control

Full (native chain logic)

Partial (dependent on external service)

Full (you own the deployed pallet)

Cross-Chain Finality

Tunable via your consensus (<2s typical)

Governed by bridge security model (minutes-hours)

Sub-second with shared security, minutes for external chains

Maintenance Burden

Your team maintains all pallet logic

Bridge provider manages upgrades

Optional SLA for updates & support

Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)

$250K-$600K (dev + audit)

$50K-$150K (fees + integration)

$80K-$200K (pallet + deployment + optional support)

Ideal Use Case

Maximalist chains needing bespoke logic

Projects prioritizing rapid MVP on multiple L1s

Teams building sovereign chains requiring robust, production-ready fungibility

Substrate Pallet Development

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear, technical answers about our Substrate pallet development for cross-chain fungibility. We address common concerns from CTOs and technical founders evaluating infrastructure partners.

A standard, production-ready pallet with core fungibility logic (minting, burning, cross-chain messaging hooks) takes 4-6 weeks from specification to audit-ready code. Complex integrations with multiple external chains or custom consensus mechanisms can extend to 8-12 weeks. We deliver in iterative sprints with weekly demos.

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Protocols Shipped
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TVL Overall
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