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Full-Stack Web3 dApp Development
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DAO-Managed Contract Upgrade Toolkits

Complete development of secure, transparent toolkits that enable your DAO to manage smart contract upgrades through on-chain proposals, voting, and execution.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for scale and compliance.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the backbone of your Web3 application. Our development process ensures security-first design, gas optimization, and compliance with industry standards from day one.

  • Full Lifecycle Development: From initial design and Solidity/Rust coding to deployment on EVM/Solana/Cosmos and ongoing maintenance.
  • Security & Audits: Built with OpenZeppelin libraries and subjected to rigorous internal audits before third-party review.
  • Key Deliverables: ERC-20/721/1155 tokens, DeFi protocols (DEX, lending/borrowing), DAO governance systems, and custom business logic.

We deliver battle-tested contracts that reduce audit cycles by 40% and minimize the risk of costly exploits or downtime.

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ARCHITECTURE

Core Components of Our Governance Toolkits

Our modular toolkits provide the essential building blocks for secure, transparent, and efficient DAO-managed upgrades, reducing development time and operational risk.

01

Upgradeable Proxy Contracts

Production-ready proxy patterns (Transparent, UUPS) with built-in security guards against storage collisions and initialization attacks. We implement OpenZeppelin standards with custom gas optimizations.

OpenZeppelin
Standards
Gas-optimized
Implementation
02

Governance Module Library

Pre-audited modules for Snapshot signaling, TimeLock execution, and multi-sig fallbacks. Integrates with Compound Governor or custom DAO frameworks for seamless proposal lifecycle management.

Pre-audited
Modules
Compound/OpenZeppelin
Compatibility
03

Security & Access Controls

Granular role-based permission systems (Ownable, AccessControl) with pausability features and emergency shutdown circuits. Includes automated invariant testing for upgrade safety.

Role-based
Permissions
Invariant Tests
Safety
04

Deployment & Verification Suite

Hardhat/Foundry scripts for deterministic deployment across EVM chains (Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum). Automated contract verification on Etherscan and Tenderly for full transparency.

Multi-chain
Deployment
Etherscan/Tenderly
Verification
05

Monitoring & Alerting Dashboard

Real-time dashboard tracking proposal states, contract versions, and upgrade history. Configurable alerts for governance events and failed execution attempts.

Real-time
Tracking
Custom Alerts
Monitoring
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THE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE

Why Decentralize Your Upgrade Process

Move beyond risky, centralized admin keys. Our DAO-managed upgrade toolkits embed governance into your protocol's core, delivering security, trust, and community alignment.

01

Eliminate Single Points of Failure

Replace vulnerable admin keys with multi-signature governance. Every contract upgrade requires a transparent, on-chain vote from your token holders or a designated council, removing centralization risk.

0
Admin Key Incidents
100%
On-Chain Audit Trail
02

Build Unshakable Protocol Trust

Demonstrate commitment to credible neutrality. When users see upgrades are controlled by a decentralized community, not a single entity, it significantly boosts protocol adoption and long-term value.

40%+
Higher User Retention
3x
TVL Growth Potential
03

Enable Secure, Timely Iteration

Ship protocol improvements without security compromises. Our toolkits provide battle-tested upgrade patterns (Transparent/UUPS) with built-in timelocks and emergency cancellation for safe, agile development.

< 48 hrs
Safe Upgrade Execution
Zero
Upgrade-Related Downtime
04

Future-Proof Your Architecture

Prepare for EIPs and new standards without forks. A modular, upgradeable codebase allows you to integrate new cryptographic primitives, scaling solutions, and compliance modules as the ecosystem evolves.

EIP-2535
Diamond Standard Ready
L2 Native
Cross-Chain Compatible
Choose Your DAO Upgrade Path

Structured Development Packages

Compare our tiered service packages for implementing and managing secure, on-chain upgrade mechanisms for your protocol.

FeatureStarterProfessionalEnterprise

Custom Upgrade Module Development

Multi-Sig & Timelock Integration

Basic

Advanced (Gnosis Safe)

Custom (Multi-chain)

On-Chain Governance Hook Setup

Smart Contract Security Audit

1 Review

Full Audit + Report

Audit + Formal Verification

Deployment & Configuration Support

Self-Serve

Full Support

White-Glove Service

Monitoring & Alerting

Basic Events

Real-time Dashboards

24/7 SOC2-Compliant

Emergency Response SLA

N/A

12 Hours

1 Hour

Ongoing Maintenance & Patching

Optional Retainer

Included SLA

Typical Implementation Timeline

3-4 Weeks

6-8 Weeks

8-12 Weeks

Starting Project Investment

$25,000

$75,000

Custom Quote

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FOUNDATION

Custom Blockchain Development

Build a secure, high-performance blockchain tailored to your specific business logic and scalability needs.

We architect and develop custom Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains from the ground up, delivering sovereign networks with sub-2-second finality and transaction costs under $0.01. Our solutions are built for enterprises and high-throughput dApps that require control, privacy, and performance beyond public chains.

  • Consensus & Protocol Design: Custom Tendermint, Polkadot Substrate, or Avalanche implementations.
  • Smart Contract Integration: Native support for EVM, CosmWasm, or custom VMs.
  • Node Infrastructure: Full-stack deployment with 99.9% uptime SLA and enterprise-grade monitoring.
  • Interoperability: Built-in bridges and IBC modules for cross-chain asset and data transfer.

We deliver a production-ready mainnet in 8-12 weeks, complete with validator onboarding, governance frameworks, and comprehensive documentation.

DAO Toolkits

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear answers on how our DAO-managed contract upgrade toolkits work, from security to deployment.

A standard toolkit with core governance, timelock, and upgrade modules typically deploys in 2-3 weeks. Complex integrations with existing treasury systems or custom voting mechanisms can extend this to 4-5 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan within the first week of engagement.

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Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.

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10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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