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Decentralized Storage for Medical Imaging
Chainscore builds secure, HIPAA-aligned storage systems for medical images using IPFS and Arweave. We integrate blockchain-based access control to manage sharing, track provenance, and ensure audit compliance for large files like MRIs and CT scans.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers.
Deliver a secure, auditable, and gas-optimized on-chain logic layer in 2-4 weeks.
- Token Systems:
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155with custom minting, vesting, and governance. - DeFi Protocols: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), staking pools, yield aggregators, and lending vaults.
- Utility Contracts: Access control, multi-signature wallets, and upgradeable proxy patterns using
TransparentorUUPS. - Full Lifecycle Support: From initial architecture and
Solidity 0.8+development to deployment, testing, and mainnet launch support.
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HIPAA-COMPLIANT INFRASTRUCTURE
Core Technical Capabilities We Deliver
We architect and deploy secure, scalable decentralized storage solutions specifically engineered for the stringent demands of medical imaging data, ensuring regulatory compliance and clinical-grade reliability.
01
HIPAA-Compliant Architecture
End-to-end encrypted data lifecycle management built on decentralized protocols, with BAA-ready infrastructure, access logging, and audit trails to meet healthcare privacy regulations.
HIPAA / GDPR
Compliance Frameworks
AES-256
Encryption Standard
02
High-Performance DICOM Storage
Optimized storage nodes and caching layers for rapid ingestion and retrieval of large DICOM files (CT, MRI, X-Ray), ensuring sub-second access times for diagnostic workflows.
< 1 sec
Image Retrieval
TB/hr
Ingestion Capacity
03
Cross-Institution Data Sharing
Secure, permissioned data exchange protocols that enable seamless and compliant sharing of medical images between hospitals, research institutions, and patients without centralized intermediaries.
Zero-Trust
Access Model
Selective Disclosure
Data Control
04
Immutable Audit & Provenance
Tamper-proof ledger recording all data access, modifications, and sharing events, providing an immutable chain of custody for compliance audits and clinical research integrity.
100% Immutable
Audit Trail
Real-Time
Compliance Reporting
05
Disaster Recovery & Redundancy
Geographically distributed storage with automatic replication and failover, guaranteeing data durability and availability even during regional outages or infrastructure failures.
99.95%
Uptime SLA
11x9's
Data Durability
06
Interoperability Gateways
Seamless integration with existing hospital systems (PACS, EHR) via HL7/FHIR APIs and standard DICOMweb protocols, minimizing disruption to clinical operations.
HL7 / FHIR
Standards Supported
< 4 weeks
Integration Timeline
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TANGIBLE RESULTS
Business Outcomes for Healthcare Organizations
Decentralized storage for medical imaging delivers more than just technology—it drives measurable improvements in security, efficiency, and patient care. Here’s what you can expect when you partner with Chainscore Labs.
01
Secure, HIPAA-Compliant Data Sovereignty
We implement decentralized storage with zero-knowledge proofs and client-side encryption, ensuring patient data never leaves your control. Our architecture is designed to meet HIPAA and GDPR requirements, providing audit-ready compliance.
100%
Client-Side Encryption
HIPAA/GDPR
Compliant Architecture
02
Eliminate Vendor Lock-In & Reduce Costs
Move away from expensive, proprietary PACS systems. Our multi-provider storage layer (IPFS, Filecoin, Arweave) prevents single-point failures and can reduce long-term archival costs by up to 70% compared to traditional cloud storage.
Up to 70%
Cost Reduction
Multi-Provider
Redundancy
03
Sub-Second Global Image Retrieval
Enable instant access to high-resolution DICOM files for radiologists and specialists anywhere. Our edge caching and content addressing ensure diagnostic images load in <1 second, accelerating clinical decision-making.
< 1 sec
Retrieval Time
Global
Edge Network
04
Immutable Audit Trail & Provenance
Every image access, annotation, and transfer is cryptographically logged on-chain. This creates a tamper-proof audit trail for compliance, liability, and advanced research, ensuring full data lineage.
Tamper-Proof
Audit Logs
Full
Data Provenance
05
Interoperable, Future-Proof Infrastructure
Build on open standards (DICOMweb, FHIR) with APIs that integrate seamlessly into existing EMR/PACS workflows. Our modular design ensures your infrastructure can adapt to new protocols and AI tools without costly re-engineering.
DICOMweb/FHIR
Standards-Based
API-First
Integration
Scalable Solutions for Medical Data Compliance
Phased Implementation Tiers
A structured roadmap for integrating decentralized storage into HIPAA-aligned medical imaging workflows, from pilot to full-scale deployment.
| Feature / Capability | Pilot (Proof-of-Concept) | Professional (Production-Ready) | Enterprise (Fully Managed) |
|---|---|---|---|
HIPAA-Compliant Data Architecture | |||
Custom Smart Contracts for Access Control | Basic (Demo) | Full (Deployed) | Full + Upgradable |
Primary Storage Layer | Filecoin Testnet | Filecoin Mainnet + IPFS | Multi-Protocol (Filecoin, Arweave, S3 Fallback) |
Patient Consent & Audit Logging | Basic Events | On-Chain Immutable Logs | Real-Time Dashboard & Alerts |
Data Retrieval Speed SLA | Best Effort | < 5 seconds (Hot Cache) | < 2 seconds (Global CDN) |
DICOM Metadata Indexing | Manual Upload | Automated Pipeline | AI-Powered Tagging & Search |
Disaster Recovery & Redundancy | Single Region | Multi-Region Replication | Geo-Fenced, Multi-Cloud Backup |
Technical Support & SLAs | Email (Biz Hours) | 24/7 Slack + 8h Response | Dedicated Engineer + 1h P1 Response |
Security & Penetration Testing | Code Review | Full Audit Report | Quarterly Audits + Bug Bounty Setup |
Implementation Timeline | 2-4 Weeks | 6-10 Weeks | 12+ Weeks (Phased Rollout) |
Typical Engagement | $15K - $30K | $75K - $150K | Custom Quote ($250K+) |
how-we-deliver
PROVEN METHODOLOGY
Our Development & Integration Process
A structured, security-first approach to integrate decentralized storage into your medical imaging workflow, ensuring compliance, performance, and a seamless user experience.
01
Architecture & Compliance Review
We conduct a deep-dive analysis of your current PACS/VNA infrastructure and data workflows. Our team maps out a compliant architecture using IPFS/Filecoin for immutable storage and Ceramic/Tableland for structured metadata, ensuring adherence to HIPAA/GDPR requirements from day one.
HIPAA/GDPR
Compliance Framework
2-3 days
Initial Assessment
02
Smart Contract & Access Layer
Development of custom, audited smart contracts for access control, data provenance, and audit trails. We implement role-based permissions (RBAC) for patients, providers, and researchers, with encryption key management handled securely off-chain.
OpenZeppelin
Security Standard
Full Audit
Guarantee
03
PACS/VNA Gateway Integration
Seamless integration with your existing DICOM-compliant systems (e.g., Orthanc, Horos, enterprise PACS). We build lightweight middleware that handles image chunking, encryption, and upload to decentralized storage without disrupting clinician workflows.
DICOM Standard
Protocol Support
Zero Downtime
Deployment Goal
04
Performance Optimization & Testing
Rigorous load testing simulating concurrent radiologist retrievals and bulk archive migrations. We optimize for sub-2-second retrieval times for critical images and implement redundant caching layers (IPFS Cluster, Lighthouse) for guaranteed availability.
< 2 sec
Retrieval SLA
99.95%
Uptime Target
05
Security Audit & Penetration Testing
Before launch, the entire stack—smart contracts, gateways, and APIs—undergoes a comprehensive security review. We partner with firms like Trail of Bits or CertiK to deliver a certified audit report, a critical requirement for healthcare deployments.
Third-Party
Audit Partner
Certified Report
Deliverable
06
Deployment & Ongoing Support
Managed deployment to your cloud or on-prem environment with detailed runbooks and monitoring dashboards. We provide 24/7 SRE support with SLAs and proactive health checks for the storage network and integration layer.
24/7 SRE
Support
Detailed SLAs
Included
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by expert Solidity engineers.
We architect, develop, and deploy custom smart contracts that are secure, gas-optimized, and tailored to your specific business logic. Our engineers specialize in Solidity 0.8+, Vyper, and Foundry for EVM-compatible chains.
- Security-First Development: Every contract undergoes rigorous internal review and is built with
OpenZeppelinstandards. We provide a clear path to third-party audits from firms like ConsenSys Diligence or Trail of Bits. - Gas Optimization: We reduce your users' transaction costs by 20-40% through efficient code patterns and storage management.
- Full Lifecycle Support: From initial design and testing to deployment, verification, and post-launch monitoring on
Etherscan.
Deliver a battle-tested, auditable contract suite in 2-4 weeks, ready for mainnet launch.
Decentralized Storage for Medical Imaging
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers about implementing HIPAA-compliant, decentralized storage for medical data. We address common technical, security, and operational questions from healthcare technology leaders.
We architect solutions using a multi-layered approach. Data is encrypted client-side with AES-256-GCM before any shard leaves your environment. We implement strict access controls via smart contracts and zero-knowledge proofs for audit trails, ensuring only authorized entities can decrypt specific data segments. Our architecture is designed to meet the Security, Privacy, and Breach Notification Rules of HIPAA, and we provide a comprehensive BAA (Business Associate Agreement).
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