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L2 Governance Economic Model Design
We design and implement the economic models that secure your Layer 2 network. Our tokenomics frameworks ensure sustainable governance participation, robust validator incentives, and aligned fee distribution.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contract development for DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise applications.
- DeFi Protocols: DEXs, lending/borrowing platforms, yield aggregators, and automated market makers (AMMs).
- Digital Assets: Custom
ERC-20,ERC-721, andERC-1155tokens with advanced minting and governance logic. - Enterprise Logic: Automated workflows, supply chain tracking, and verifiable credentials on-chain.
Deliver a fully audited, production-ready contract suite in 4-6 weeks, backed by a 99.9% uptime SLA for deployed protocols.
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STRATEGIC FOUNDATIONS
Core Components of Our L2 Economic Model Design
We architect the economic and governance systems that ensure your L2's long-term security, decentralization, and sustainable growth. Our designs are battle-tested and tailored to your specific tokenomics and community goals.
01
Sequencer Fee & MEV Strategy
Design and implement a sustainable sequencer revenue model, including fee market mechanisms and a transparent MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) capture/distribution framework to fund protocol development and staking rewards.
Custom
Fee Model
Transparent
MEV Policy
02
Staking & Security Economics
Engineer robust staking mechanisms for validators/provers with optimal token lock-ups, slashing conditions, and reward schedules to secure the network and align participant incentives with protocol health.
Game-Theoretic
Incentive Design
Slashing Logic
Security Enforcement
03
Governance Token Design
Structure token utility, distribution (team, investors, community, treasury), and vesting schedules. We ensure compliance and design governance processes for protocol upgrades and treasury management.
Multi-Utility
Token Design
Compliant
Vesting Schedules
04
Treasury & Grant Framework
Build a decentralized treasury management system and a formal grants program to fund ecosystem development, ensuring transparent fund allocation and measurable impact for long-term growth.
DAO-Governed
Treasury
Milestone-Based
Grant Releases
05
Cross-Chain Incentive Alignment
Design economic bridges and incentive programs to attract liquidity and users from Ethereum L1 and other ecosystems, including liquidity mining programs and strategic partnership models.
L1 <> L2
Liquidity Flow
Targeted
Incentive Programs
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DELIVERABLES & GUARANTEES
Business Outcomes: From Token Design to Network Security
Our governance model design directly translates into measurable business results, from sustainable tokenomics to resilient protocol security.
01
Sustainable Token Economics
Design and implement token utility, distribution, and incentive structures that drive long-term protocol adoption and value accrual, avoiding inflationary pitfalls.
3-6 months
Runway Model
5+ Models
Simulated
02
Decentralized Governance Framework
Deploy on-chain governance systems (e.g., Snapshot, Tally) with custom voting mechanisms, delegation, and proposal lifecycle management for true community-led evolution.
< 4 weeks
Deployment Time
Gasless
Voting Default
03
Security-First Treasury Management
Architect multi-sig treasury systems with defined spending policies, vesting schedules, and on-chain transparency to protect protocol assets and build stakeholder trust.
5/9 Multi-sig
Standard Setup
100% On-chain
Audit Trail
04
Validator & Delegator Incentives
Engineer staking, slashing, and reward distribution mechanisms that ensure network security, high participation rates, and fair compensation for node operators.
> 20% Target
Staking APR
7-21 days
Unbonding Period
05
Protocol Upgrade Governance
Establish a formal, secure process for proposing, testing, and executing smart contract upgrades (via proxies) with clear community oversight and emergency response protocols.
48-72h
Voting Window
Time-lock
Standard Security
06
Comprehensive Economic Audit
Deliver a final report modeling token supply, inflation, treasury runway, and security under various adoption and stress scenarios, providing actionable insights.
50+ pages
Detailed Analysis
3 Scenarios
Stress Tested
Strategic Decision Analysis
Build vs. Buy: Designing Your L2 Economic Model
A detailed comparison of the resource investment, risk, and time required to develop a custom L2 economic model in-house versus partnering with Chainscore's expert team.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Partner with Chainscore |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production | 6-12 months | 4-8 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $250K - $600K+ | $80K - $200K |
Core Team Required | 3-5 Senior Economists & Devs | Your Product Lead + Our Team |
Security & Audit Overhead | High (Custom, Unproven) | Low (Pre-audited Frameworks) |
Tokenomics Model Depth | Theoretical Risk | Battle-Tested with Live Data |
Ongoing Model Maintenance | Full-time Dedicated Team | Included in Service SLA |
Integration with L2 Stack | Complex R&D Phase | Pre-built for OP Stack, Arbitrum Orbit |
Regulatory Design Consideration | Your Legal Team's Burden | Built-in Compliance Patterns |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $500K - $1.2M+ | $150K - $300K |
Go-to-Market Speed & Confidence | Slow, High Risk | Fast, De-risked |
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PROVEN FRAMEWORK
Our Methodology: From Design to Live Implementation
A structured, four-phase approach to designing, testing, and launching secure, sustainable, and effective Layer 2 governance and economic systems.
01
Phase 1: Strategic Design & Tokenomics Blueprint
We define your governance model (DAO structure, voting mechanisms) and economic flywheel (token utility, emissions, incentives). Deliverables include a comprehensive tokenomics whitepaper and a detailed governance framework document.
2-3 weeks
Blueprint Delivery
100+
Parameter Models
02
Phase 2: Smart Contract Development & Security
Our engineers build the core smart contracts for governance (voting, proposals, treasury) and token economics (staking, vesting, distribution) using Solidity 0.8+ and OpenZeppelin libraries. Security is integrated from day one.
100%
OpenZeppelin Audited
4-6 weeks
Development Cycle
03
Phase 3: Simulation & Stress Testing
We deploy your model in a simulated environment using tools like Gauntlet or custom testnets. We run stress tests for edge cases, Sybil attacks, and economic exploits to validate long-term sustainability before mainnet.
> 1M
Simulation Runs
10+
Attack Vectors Tested
04
Phase 4: Mainnet Deployment & Monitoring
We manage the secure deployment of all contracts to your target L2 (Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync). Post-launch, we provide real-time dashboards for monitoring key metrics like voter participation, treasury health, and token velocity.
< 48 hours
Deployment Window
24/7
Post-Launch Support
For CTOs & Protocol Architects
L2 Governance Economic Model: Key Questions
Essential questions we address when designing sustainable, secure, and user-aligned governance for your Layer 2.
We follow a structured, four-phase methodology: 1) Protocol & Stakeholder Analysis to map incentives, 2) Tokenomics Blueprint defining utility, supply, and distribution, 3) Governance Architecture specifying proposal types, voting mechanisms, and treasury management, and 4) Simulation & Stress Testing using agent-based models. This ensures a model that is mathematically sound and practically viable for launch.
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No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
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