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DAO Governance Migration Services
Expert-led, secure migration of your DAO's governance framework, treasury, and membership to new infrastructure. We ensure continuity, security, and scalability with a proven, zero-downtime process.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 specialists.
From tokenization to complex DeFi protocols, we deliver contracts that are secure, gas-optimized, and ready for mainnet.
- Token Systems: Custom
ERC-20,ERC-721, andERC-1155implementations with advanced features like vesting, staking, and governance. - DeFi & DEX: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), lending/borrowing pools, yield aggregators, and liquidity management systems.
- Audit-Ready Code: Development includes comprehensive unit/integration testing and formal verification preparation to streamline third-party audits.
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PROVEN METHODOLOGY
Our End-to-End Migration Framework
A structured, security-first process to migrate your DAO's governance with zero downtime and full community confidence. We manage every technical detail so you can focus on your roadmap.
01
Comprehensive Pre-Migration Audit
We conduct a full security and functional analysis of your existing contracts and governance processes. Identifies risks, dependencies, and optimization opportunities before a single line of new code is written.
100%
Code Coverage
< 72 hrs
Report Delivery
02
Gas-Optimized Smart Contract Development
Custom-built governance contracts (Governor, Timelock, Token) using Solidity 0.8+ and OpenZeppelin libraries. Engineered for minimal gas costs per proposal and vote to maximize community participation.
40-60%
Gas Reduction
ERC-20/721/1155
Token Support
03
Phased Deployment & State Migration
Sequential deployment of new contracts with automated, verifiable state migration. Transfers treasury assets, proposal history, and member permissions without interrupting active governance.
Zero
Downtime
Fully Automated
Treasury Transfer
04
Multi-Sig & Security Orchestration
Configuration of secure multi-signature wallets (Safe, Zodiac) for treasury management and administrative controls. Implements role-based access and timelock delays for all privileged actions.
Gnosis Safe
Standard
3/5+ Signers
Default Config
05
Frontend & Interface Integration
Seamless integration with popular governance frontends (Tally, Boardroom) or custom dashboards. Ensures a frictionless voting experience for your token holders post-migration.
Tally/Boardroom
Ready
< 1 day
Integration Time
06
Post-Migration Support & Monitoring
30 days of proactive monitoring, analytics on proposal health, and developer support. We ensure the new system is stable, adopted, and performing as designed before handoff.
30 Days
Included Support
24/7
Monitoring
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EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST
Why Migrate with Chainscore
Migrating a live DAO is a high-stakes operation. We provide the battle-tested methodology, security-first approach, and technical precision to ensure your governance transition is seamless, secure, and successful.
01
Zero-Downtime Migration Architecture
Our phased migration strategy ensures your DAO remains fully operational throughout the transition. We execute upgrades and token migrations in stages, preventing service disruption for your community.
100%
Uptime Guarantee
Phased Rollout
Execution
02
Security-Audited Smart Contracts
Every new governance contract is built with OpenZeppelin standards and undergoes a rigorous, multi-stage audit process. We provide verifiable audit reports from leading security firms before deployment.
Multi-Stage
Audit Process
OZ Standards
Foundation
03
Proven Governance Framework Expertise
We have migrated DAOs from Compound v2 to v3, Aave governance upgrades, and custom treasury management systems. We apply lessons from 50+ successful governance deployments.
50+
Governance Deployments
Compound, Aave
Protocol Experience
04
End-to-End Testing & Simulation
We deploy your new governance system on a forked mainnet test environment. This allows for comprehensive dry runs of proposals, voting, and execution before the live cutover.
Forked Mainnet
Test Environment
Full Dry Run
Pre-Deployment
05
Transparent Communication & Documentation
We provide clear migration timelines, technical specifications for your community, and comprehensive post-migration documentation. We manage stakeholder communication to ensure consensus.
Public Timelines
Transparency
Full Specs
Documentation
06
Post-Migration Support & Monitoring
Our engagement includes 30 days of intensive post-launch monitoring, performance optimization, and on-call support to ensure the new system operates flawlessly under real load.
30-Day
Guaranteed Support
24/7 On-Call
Launch Window
End-to-End Governance Modernization
Phased Migration Timeline & Deliverables
A structured, risk-mitigated approach to migrating your DAO from legacy frameworks to a modern, secure, and scalable governance system.
| Phase & Deliverable | Timeline | Key Activities | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1: Discovery & Audit | Week 1-2 | Legacy system analysis, security audit, stakeholder interviews, migration strategy proposal | Comprehensive audit report & detailed migration roadmap |
Phase 2: Smart Contract Development | Week 3-6 | Custom governance contract suite (voting, treasury, delegation), integration testing, internal security review | Production-ready, auditable smart contracts deployed to testnet |
Phase 3: Security & Verification | Week 7 | Third-party audit by leading security firm, bug bounty program setup, final testnet simulations | Formal audit report & certification, ready for mainnet deployment |
Phase 4: Staged Mainnet Deployment | Week 8 | Phased token migration, governance parameter tuning, community tooling (Snapshots, Tally) setup | Live governance system on mainnet with full backward compatibility |
Phase 5: Post-Migration Support | Ongoing (30-90 days) | Performance monitoring, community onboarding, governance process optimization, optional SLA | Smooth operational handover & documented best practices |
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STRUCTURED FOR SUCCESS
Our Proven Migration Methodology
We execute DAO governance migrations with a battle-tested, four-phase framework designed to minimize risk, ensure continuity, and deliver a seamless transition for your community and treasury.
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Phase 1: Discovery & Strategy
We conduct a comprehensive audit of your existing governance model, tokenomics, and smart contracts. This phase defines the target architecture, migration roadmap, and success criteria with your core team.
48-72 hours
Initial Audit
100%
Coverage Review
02
Phase 2: Architecture & Development
Our engineers build and test the new governance contracts (e.g., Governor, Timelock, Token) using secure patterns from OpenZeppelin. Includes custom module development for proposals, voting, and treasury management.
2-4 weeks
Avg. Build Time
OpenZeppelin
Security Foundation
03
Phase 3: Security & Audit
All new contracts undergo rigorous internal review followed by a formal audit from a leading third-party firm. We provide a full remediation report and implement fixes before deployment.
2 Audits
Internal + External
0 Critical
Guarantee Post-Fix
04
Phase 4: Deployment & Community Onboarding
We manage the live migration, including token snapshot, contract deployment, and treasury transfer. We provide comprehensive documentation and support to guide your community through the transition.
< 1 hour
Planned Downtime
24/7
Go-Live Support
A Cost-Benefit Analysis
In-House vs. Chainscore Managed Migration
Compare the total cost, risk, and time investment of building a migration team internally versus partnering with Chainscore's dedicated governance specialists.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Chainscore Managed |
|---|---|---|
Time to Completion | 4-8 months | 4-8 weeks |
Upfront Development Cost | $150K - $300K+ | $50K - $150K |
Security & Audit Overhead | High (Unaudited Risk) | Included (Pre-Audited Templates) |
Protocol-Specific Expertise | Must be hired/acquired | Included (Compound, Aave, Uniswap V3) |
Ongoing Maintenance Burden | Your team (Full-time) | Optional SLA (24/7 Monitoring) |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $300K - $600K+ | $75K - $200K |
Guaranteed Uptime & Support | None | 99.9% SLA with 24h Response |
Risk of Governance Attack/Vulnerability | High | Mitigated (Formal Verification) |
Technical & Operational Details
DAO Migration FAQs
Answers to common questions about our DAO governance migration process, timelines, and security.
A standard migration from a legacy system (like Aragon v1 or Snapshot-only) to a modern, modular stack takes 2-4 weeks. This includes design, smart contract development, testing, and on-chain deployment. Complex migrations involving custom treasury modules or multi-chain governance may extend to 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan within 3 business days of scoping.
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