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Cosmos IBC Banking Channel Audit

Specialized security and compliance audits for Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) channels and smart contracts powering institutional DeFi, interbank settlements, and cross-border fiat movements.
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FOUNDATION

Blockchain Infrastructure Development

Build robust, scalable blockchain backends tailored for high-performance Web3 applications.

We architect and deploy the core infrastructure your application needs to succeed. Our team handles the heavy lifting, from node orchestration to data indexing, so you can focus on your product.

  • Custom RPC & Node Clusters: High-availability setups for EVM, Solana, and Cosmos with 99.9% uptime SLAs.
  • Indexing & Data Pipelines: Real-time event streaming and structured data lakes for complex queries.
  • Wallet & Key Management: Secure, non-custodial solutions with MPC and multi-sig integrations.

We deliver production-ready infrastructure in under 4 weeks, eliminating months of DevOps complexity and upfront capital expenditure.

Our battle-tested frameworks ensure your stack is secure, compliant, and ready to scale from day one. We provide 24/7 monitoring, automated failover, and detailed performance dashboards.

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COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY REVIEW

Our IBC Banking Channel Audit Scope

Our audit delivers a detailed, actionable security assessment of your IBC banking channel, providing the confidence and technical validation required for mainnet deployment and institutional adoption.

04

Smart Contract Integration

Security assessment of CosmWasm or native module contracts that interact with the IBC channel. Focuses on callback security, reentrancy, and proper IBC packet acknowledgment/failure handling.

05

Economic & Governance Security

Analysis of fee mechanics, slashing conditions for faulty relayers, and governance-controlled parameter updates. Identifies centralization risks and economic attack vectors.

06

Final Report & Remediation Support

Receive a prioritized list of vulnerabilities with CVSS scores, proof-of-concept exploits, and clear remediation guidance. Includes a follow-up review of critical fixes.

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ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY

Why Institutions Choose Our IBC Audits

Our IBC banking channel audits are engineered for financial institutions that require zero-tolerance for risk. We deliver actionable security reports that meet the highest regulatory and operational standards.

01

Protocol-Specific Expertise

Our auditors are active Cosmos SDK contributors with deep knowledge of IBC/TAO layers, ICS standards, and interchain account security models. We find vulnerabilities others miss.

50+
IBC Relayers Audited
4+ years
Cosmos Ecosystem Focus
02

Compliance-Ready Reporting

Receive detailed audit reports formatted for technical teams, risk committees, and regulators. Includes threat models, severity ratings, and remediation proofs that satisfy internal governance.

100%
Remediation Tracking
SOC 2
Aligned Frameworks
03

Banking Channel Specialization

We focus on the unique risks of cross-chain asset transfers, interchain accounts for treasury management, and IBC packet flow security—critical for institutional custody and settlement.

$1B+
Assets Secured
0
Critical Bugs in Production
04

Continuous Security Integration

Beyond the one-time audit, we provide integration support for monitoring tools, CI/CD security gates, and post-deployment reviews to ensure long-term channel integrity.

24/7
Monitoring Support
< 4 hrs
Critical Response SLA
Choose the right level of security for your project

Comprehensive IBC Banking Channel Audit Tiers

Compare our structured audit packages designed for Cosmos IBC-based banking channels, from foundational code review to full lifecycle security.

Audit Scope & DeliverablesStarterProfessionalEnterprise

IBC Core Module & Channel Logic Review

ICS-20 Token Transfer & Custom Asset Handling

Cross-Chain Validation & Light Client Security

DoS & Economic Attack Surface Analysis

Formal Verification for Critical State Transitions

Remediation Support & Re-audit

1 round

2 rounds

Unlimited

Final Report Delivery

5 business days

3 business days

2 business days

Post-Audit Consultation

1 hour

4 hours

Dedicated Engineer

Priority Emergency Response SLA

12 hours

2 hours

Estimated Investment

$8,000 - $15,000

$25,000 - $50,000

Custom Quote

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CORE INFRASTRUCTURE

Custom Smart Contract Development

Secure, audited smart contracts built for your specific business logic and compliance needs.

We architect and deploy production-grade smart contracts on EVM and Solana that power your core business. Our process delivers audit-ready code in 2-4 weeks, ensuring security and reliability from day one.

  • Custom Tokenomics & DeFi Logic: ERC-20, ERC-721, staking, vesting, and automated market makers.
  • Multi-Signature & Access Control: Implement OpenZeppelin standards for secure treasury and admin management.
  • Gas Optimization: Reduce transaction costs by up to 40% through efficient code patterns and storage design.

We don't just write code; we build the trust layer for your financial operations.

Every contract undergoes rigorous internal review against common vulnerabilities before external audit. We provide comprehensive documentation and a deployment package for seamless integration with your frontend and backend systems.

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PROVEN SECURITY FRAMEWORK

The Chainscore Audit Engagement

Our structured audit process delivers actionable security insights, not just a checklist. We focus on the critical IBC banking channel logic that protects your cross-chain assets.

01

Comprehensive IBC Protocol Review

Deep analysis of your IBC channel implementation, packet flow, and state machine logic to ensure secure cross-chain asset transfers and prevent double-spend vulnerabilities.

100%
IBC Spec Coverage
5+
Critical Checks
02

Custom Security Test Suite

We deliver a bespoke suite of unit and integration tests for your Cosmos SDK module, enabling continuous security validation throughout your development lifecycle.

50+
Custom Tests
Go/Cosmos
Framework
03

Detailed Threat Modeling

Proactive identification of attack vectors specific to your banking channel, including validator collusion, packet manipulation, and governance attack scenarios.

10+
Threat Vectors
Prioritized
Risk Matrix
04

Actionable Remediation Report

Receive a prioritized, developer-friendly report with clear remediation steps, code snippets, and severity ratings (Critical/High/Medium/Low) for every finding.

< 72h
Report Delivery
Direct Support
Remediation
05

Formal Verification Support

For high-value contracts, we apply formal methods to mathematically prove the correctness of core state transitions and invariants within your channel logic.

TLA+/Coq
Methodologies
Core Logic
Scope
06

Post-Audit Security Consultation

Includes a dedicated review session with our lead auditors and ongoing advisory for 30 days to ensure fixes are correctly implemented and new code maintains security.

30 Days
Advisory Period
Lead Auditor
Direct Access
Technical & Process Questions

IBC Banking Audit FAQs

Get clear answers about our specialized audit process for Cosmos IBC banking channels. We detail our methodology, timeline, and deliverables to ensure your project's security and compliance.

We employ a four-phase methodology tailored for IBC's unique cross-chain logic. 1) Architecture Review: We analyze your channel configuration, packet flow, and timeout/replay protection. 2) Smart Contract Audit: Manual and automated review of CosmWasm contracts or Go modules handling IBC packets. 3) Integration Testing: We simulate attack vectors like packet blocking, misordered sequences, and fee misconfigurations. 4) Final Report & Remediation: Deliver a prioritized vulnerability report with PoC exploits and guide your team through fixes. Our process is based on the official IBC specification and 20+ channel audits.

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

NDA Protected
24h Response
Directly to Engineering Team
10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
NDA Protected Directly to Engineering Team