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DAO-Governed Social Space Development

Full-stack development of token-gated social platforms where community members govern content, features, and treasury through on-chain voting.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, audited smart contract development for DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise applications.

We architect and deploy production-grade smart contracts with a focus on security, gas efficiency, and upgradability. Our process delivers audit-ready code from day one, reducing time-to-market and mitigating critical risks.

  • Custom Logic: Build ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, and bespoke contracts for DeFi protocols, marketplaces, and DAOs.
  • Security-First: Development follows OpenZeppelin standards and undergoes internal review before formal audit.
  • Full Lifecycle: From architecture and Solidity 0.8+ development to deployment, verification, and monitoring.

We deliver contracts you can trust, with a documented track record of zero critical vulnerabilities post-audit.

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FULL-STACK DAO INFRASTRUCTURE

Core Platform Capabilities We Deliver

We architect and deploy the complete technical foundation for your token-gated community, from secure smart contracts to a seamless user experience. Each component is built for scalability, security, and governance at scale.

01

Governance & Treasury Smart Contracts

Deploy battle-tested DAO frameworks (Aragon, Governor) with custom voting mechanisms (ERC-20, ERC-721), multi-sig treasury management, and automated proposal execution. All contracts are gas-optimized and audited.

100%
Audit Coverage
< 2 weeks
Framework Deployment
02

Token-Gated Access & Reputation

Implement dynamic membership rules using ERC-20, ERC-721, or soulbound tokens (ERC-5114). Build on-chain reputation systems with Sybil resistance to reward active, valuable community contributors.

5+
Token Standards
Sub-Second
Access Verification
03

On-Chain Activity Feeds & Analytics

Integrate real-time indexing (The Graph) to surface governance proposals, treasury transactions, and member contributions directly in your UI. Provide dashboards for transparent, data-driven community oversight.

Real-Time
Data Indexing
Custom
Analytics Dashboards
04

Secure Frontend & Wallet Integration

Develop responsive, secure dApp interfaces with seamless wallet connectivity (WalletConnect, Privy). We ensure smooth user onboarding and transaction flows across desktop and mobile.

10+
Wallet Providers
99.9%
Frontend Uptime SLA
05

Decentralized Content & Communication

Build forums, voting platforms, and announcement channels where access and permissions are governed by on-chain roles. Integrate with or build alternatives to centralized social platforms.

Role-Based
Access Control
E2E Encrypted
Secure Messaging
06

Continuous Security & Operations

Provide ongoing monitoring, incident response, and smart contract upgrade management. We implement automated testing, bug bounty programs, and maintain infrastructure for 24/7 platform reliability.

24/7
Monitoring & Support
SLA-Backed
Infrastructure Uptime
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STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES

Why Build a DAO-Governed Social Platform

Move beyond traditional social media models with a platform owned and governed by its community. We build social spaces that drive engagement, ensure transparency, and create sustainable value.

01

Aligned Incentives & Sustainable Growth

We architect tokenomics and governance models that align user participation with platform success. Replace ad-based revenue with direct value capture through native tokens, creator rewards, and protocol fees.

50-70%
Higher User Retention
Token-Driven
Revenue Model
02

Censorship-Resistant & Transparent Moderation

Deploy on-chain governance for content policies and dispute resolution. We build transparent, community-voted moderation systems using smart contracts, ensuring fairness and protecting free speech.

On-Chain
Policy Voting
Immutable
Audit Trail
03

True Community Ownership & Governance

Transfer platform control from a central entity to your users. We implement DAO frameworks (Aragon, DAOstack, custom) for proposal submission, voting, and treasury management, fostering deep loyalty.

Snapshot/On-Chain
Voting Integration
Multi-Sig
Treasury Security
04

Monetization & Creator Economy Tools

Empower creators with direct monetization. We integrate features like social tokens, NFT-gated communities, subscription models, and programmable revenue splits, all governed by the community.

ERC-20/1155
Token Standards
< 5%
Platform Fee (Avg.)
05

Interoperable & Composable Architecture

Build a platform that connects to the wider Web3 ecosystem. Our development ensures compatibility with wallets (MetaMask, WalletConnect), other DAOs, DeFi protocols, and cross-chain bridges.

Multi-Chain
Ready (EVM)
Wallet Connect
Integrated
06

Enhanced Security & Data Sovereignty

Prioritize user security and data ownership. We develop with audited smart contract libraries, implement decentralized storage (IPFS, Arweave), and ensure users retain control over their identity and content.

OpenZeppelin
Audited Base
IPFS/Arweave
Storage Backend
Choose Your Path to Launch

Structured Development Packages

Compare our tiered service packages for DAO-governed social space development, designed to match your project's stage, budget, and technical requirements.

Feature / DeliverableLaunchpadGrowthEnterprise

Custom DAO Framework & Governance

Basic Snapshot Setup

Multi-sig & Optimistic Governance

Custom Module Design

Social Features (Posts, Reactions, Groups)

Core Feature Set

Advanced Moderation & Curation

Fully Custom Social Graph

Smart Contract Development & Audit

External Audit Review

Full Audit + Formal Verification

Continuous Security Auditing

Frontend Integration (React/Next.js)

Basic UI Kit Integration

Custom UI/UX & Theming

White-label Platform

Token Gating & Membership Logic

Basic ERC-20/721 Gating

Tiered Roles & Reputation

Dynamic, On-chain Credentials

Deployment & Mainnet Launch Support

Testnet Deployment

Multi-chain Deployment Support

Full Infrastructure Orchestration

Ongoing Support & Maintenance

30 Days Post-Launch

6 Months SLA

Dedicated Technical Account Manager

Estimated Timeline

4-6 Weeks

8-12 Weeks

Custom (12+ Weeks)

Starting Investment

$25,000

$75,000

Custom Quote

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A STRUCTURED APPROACH

Our Development & Governance Integration Process

We deliver production-ready, secure DAO-governed social platforms through a proven, four-phase methodology. Our process ensures seamless integration of on-chain governance with engaging user experiences.

01

Governance Architecture & Smart Contract Design

We architect and deploy the core governance infrastructure: custom DAO frameworks (Aragon, DAOstack), token-gating contracts, and proposal/ voting systems. Built with Solidity 0.8+ and OpenZeppelin libraries for maximum security.

2-3 weeks
Core Contract Delivery
100%
OpenZeppelin Audited
02

Frontend & Social Feature Integration

Development of the user-facing dApp with wallet connection (MetaMask, WalletConnect), token-gated content/communities, and real-time governance feeds. We use React/Next.js with TypeScript for robust, maintainable frontends.

< 2s
Wallet Connect Time
Fully Responsive
Mobile & Desktop
03

Security Audit & Penetration Testing

Every smart contract undergoes rigorous third-party auditing and internal penetration testing before mainnet deployment. We provide a comprehensive security report and implement all critical recommendations.

2 Audits
Minimum (Internal + External)
Zero Critical Bugs
Post-Audit Guarantee
04

Deployment, Monitoring & Governance Launch

We manage the mainnet deployment, configure multi-sig treasuries, and set up real-time monitoring (The Graph, Tenderly). We provide full documentation and train your team on proposal submission and DAO management.

99.9% SLA
Infrastructure Uptime
Live in < 4 weeks
End-to-End Timeline
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ARCHITECTURE

Technology & Protocol Foundation

We build the secure, scalable, and modular on-chain foundation for your social DAO, enabling rapid feature deployment and seamless community governance.

01

Governance Protocol Development

Custom DAO frameworks using Snapshot, Tally, or Governor contracts for transparent, on-chain voting and treasury management. We implement token-gated proposals and delegation mechanisms tailored to your community's needs.

ERC-20/721
Voting Tokens
< 1 sec
Proposal Indexing
02

Social Graph & Identity Layer

Integration of decentralized identity standards (ERC-6551, ENS) and social graph protocols (Lens, Farcaster) to create portable, user-owned profiles and relationship data within your platform.

Lens/Farcaster
Protocol Support
ERC-6551
Token-Bound Accounts
03

Content & Reputation Systems

On-chain content publishing, curation, and immutable reputation tracking. We build with ERC-721 for soulbound achievements and implement staking mechanisms for community moderation.

Soulbound NFTs
Reputation
Arweave/IPFS
Content Storage
04

Treasury & Incentive Engineering

Secure multi-sig treasury setups (Safe) with automated reward distribution, streaming vesting (Sablier), and custom ERC-20 tokenomics to align and incentivize community participation.

Gnosis Safe
Treasury Standard
Sablier
Streaming Payments
05

Modular Smart Contract Architecture

Upgradeable, gas-optimized contracts built with Solidity 0.8+ and OpenZeppelin libraries. Our modular design allows for independent updates to governance, social, and treasury modules.

Solidity 0.8+
Language
OpenZeppelin
Security Standard
06

Security & Audit Readiness

Development follows industry security patterns with comprehensive unit/integration testing. We deliver contracts pre-audit ready, with documentation and test coverage exceeding 95%.

>95%
Test Coverage
Slither/MythX
Security Tooling
Technical & Commercial Questions

DAO Social Space Development FAQs

Get clear answers on timelines, costs, technology, and support for building a token-gated, on-chain social platform.

A standard DAO social space deployment takes 4-6 weeks. This includes a 1-week discovery & design phase, 2-3 weeks of core development and smart contract auditing, and 1-2 weeks for testing and deployment. Complex integrations (e.g., custom governance modules, multi-chain support) can extend this to 8-10 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan with weekly milestones.

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Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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