We architect, develop, and audit custom Solidity/Rust smart contracts that form the immutable foundation of your application. Our process delivers battle-tested code with comprehensive security reviews, ensuring reliability from day one.
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Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine (zkVM) Local Instance Development
We provision and manage custom local instances of zkVMs like RISC Zero and SP1, enabling your team to develop, test, and prove general-purpose computation in a private, high-performance environment before mainnet deployment.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 experts to power your protocol.
- End-to-End Development: From initial design to mainnet deployment and monitoring.
- Security-First: Built with
OpenZeppelinstandards and subjected to multi-stage audits. - Gas Optimization: Expert tuning to reduce user transaction costs by up to 40%.
- Upgradeability Patterns: Implement
ProxyorDiamondstandards for future-proof logic.
We deliver production-grade contracts in 2-4 weeks, backed by a 99.9% uptime SLA and post-deployment support.
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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT POWER
What Our zkVM Local Instance Service Delivers
Move from concept to production faster with a dedicated, secure, and fully managed zkVM environment on your infrastructure. We handle the complexity so your team can focus on building.
01
Dedicated, Isolated Environment
A fully private zkVM instance deployed within your VPC or on-premises. Eliminate multi-tenant noise and security risks, ensuring deterministic performance and data sovereignty for your confidential proofs.
100%
Resource Isolation
Zero
Shared Tenancy
02
Production-Ready Configuration
Pre-configured with battle-tested zkVM frameworks (e.g., RISC Zero, SP1, zkWASM) and essential tooling. Includes integrated provers, verifiers, and CI/CD pipelines for seamless development and deployment.
< 1 day
Environment Spin-up
Pre-audited
Base Config
03
Expert Support & Maintenance
24/7 monitoring, proactive updates, and direct access to our zkVM specialists. We manage upgrades, security patches, and performance tuning, providing a guaranteed SLA for uptime and support response.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 1 hour
Critical Support
04
Security-First Architecture
Deploy with confidence using our hardened security baseline. Includes network isolation, encrypted storage, and compliance-ready configurations, built on principles verified through internal and external audits.
SOC 2
Compliance Ready
TLS 1.3
Encryption
05
Performance-Optimized Proving
Hardware-tuned instances for maximum proving throughput and minimal latency. We optimize for your specific proof system and workload, delivering predictable performance for high-frequency applications.
Up to 40%
Faster Proofs
Predictable
Cost/Proof
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PRODUCTION-READY INFRASTRUCTURE
Business Outcomes: From Local Dev to Mainnet
Our zkVM local instance service delivers a complete, secure, and scalable development pipeline. We handle the infrastructure complexity so your team can focus on building and deploying high-performance zero-knowledge applications.
01
Accelerated Development Cycles
Spin up a fully-configured local zkVM environment in under 30 minutes. Eliminate weeks of setup and configuration, allowing your developers to start writing and testing circuits immediately.
< 30 min
Environment Setup
2-4 weeks
Time-to-Market Reduction
02
Enterprise-Grade Security & Auditing
Local instances are built with security-first principles, using audited frameworks like Halo2, Plonky2, or Circom. Includes pre-configured tools for formal verification and gas optimization analysis.
100%
Code Audit Readiness
O(1)
Trusted Setup
03
Seamless Mainnet Deployment
We provide a deterministic deployment pipeline from your local instance to production networks (Ethereum, Polygon zkEVM, zkSync). Ensure consistency and eliminate environment-specific bugs.
99.9%
Deployment Success Rate
< 1 hr
Mainnet Launch Time
04
Cost-Optimized Proof Generation
Leverage our optimized proving backends and hardware acceleration guidance to reduce operational costs. Achieve sub-cent proof costs for high-throughput applications.
60-80%
Proving Cost Reduction
< 2 sec
Proof Generation Time
Infrastructure Decision Matrix
Build vs. Buy: Managing Your zkVM Infrastructure
A detailed comparison of the total cost, risk, and operational overhead of developing and maintaining a zkVM instance in-house versus leveraging Chainscore's managed service.
| Factor | Build In-House | Chainscore Managed Service |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production | 6-12 months | 4-8 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $250K - $600K+ | $0 (Service Fee Only) |
Annual Maintenance & DevOps | $150K - $300K | Included |
Security & Audit Burden | High (Your Responsibility) | Low (Our Responsibility) |
Expertise Required | Specialized zk/VM Team | Your Existing Web3 Team |
Uptime & Reliability SLA | You Build It (Costly) | 99.9% Guaranteed |
Protocol Upgrades & Patches | Manual, Delayed Rollouts | Automated, Zero-Downtime |
Scalability & Peak Load Handling | Complex, Reactive Scaling | Built-in, Proactive Scaling |
Total 3-Year Cost of Ownership | $700K - $1.5M+ | $120K - $300K |
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END-TO-END OWNERSHIP
Our zkVM Provisioning & Management Process
From initial architecture to ongoing maintenance, we provide a fully managed, white-glove service for your zero-knowledge infrastructure. Focus on building your application logic while we handle the complex underlying compute layer.
01
Architecture & Environment Design
We design and provision a dedicated, isolated zkVM instance tailored to your specific use case—be it private DeFi, confidential identity, or secure gaming. Includes hardware specification, network topology, and security zoning.
1-3 days
Design Finalization
Custom
Hardware Spec
02
Secure Deployment & Configuration
Our engineers deploy your zkVM instance with hardened security configurations, integrating with your existing VPC or cloud environment. We implement access controls, monitoring endpoints, and disaster recovery protocols from day one.
< 2 weeks
Full Deployment
Zero-trust
Access Model
03
Proactive Monitoring & 24/7 SRE
Gain full visibility with our custom-built dashboards tracking proof generation latency, hardware utilization, and system health. Our Site Reliability Engineering team provides 24/7 monitoring and incident response.
99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 5 min
Mean Time to Acknowledge
04
Performance Optimization & Scaling
We continuously tune your zkVM for peak performance—optimizing proof generation times and managing resource allocation. We handle vertical and horizontal scaling seamlessly as your transaction volume grows.
40-60%
Typical Latency Reduction
Auto-scale
Resource Management
05
Security Patching & Compliance
We maintain your instance's security posture with regular updates to the zkVM runtime, underlying OS, and cryptographic libraries. Our process includes change management logs and compliance reporting for regulated environments.
Weekly
Security Reviews
SOC 2 Type II
Framework
Technical & Commercial Details
zkVM Local Instance: Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on deployment, security, and support for your private zkVM instance. We address the most common questions from CTOs and technical leads.
Typical deployment is 2-4 weeks from kickoff to production-ready. This includes environment provisioning, core zkVM integration, custom circuit development, and initial testing. Complex integrations with existing enterprise systems may extend this to 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan with weekly milestones during scoping.
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