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Cairo VM Performance Scaling
Specialized engineering to scale the execution performance of Cairo-based virtual machines for ZK-rollups. We optimize proof generation time, RAM usage, and developer tooling for complex zero-knowledge applications.
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FOUNDATION
Custom Blockchain Development
Build secure, scalable blockchain networks and protocols tailored to your specific business logic.
From a private consortium chain for enterprise data to a public L1 for a new DeFi ecosystem, we build the foundational infrastructure that powers your vision.
- Protocol Design: Custom tokenomics, validator/staking mechanics, and cross-chain messaging bridges (
IBC,LayerZero). - Core Development: Rust (
Substrate) or Go (Cosmos SDK) runtime development with formal verification for critical logic. - Node Infrastructure: Managed validator sets, RPC endpoints, and block explorers with 99.9% uptime SLAs.
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ENGINEERED FOR SCALE
Our Cairo VM Performance Engineering Capabilities
We architect and optimize Cairo-based systems for maximum throughput, minimal latency, and predictable costs. Our engineering ensures your Starknet or custom Cairo VM application performs under load, from mainnet launch to global scale.
01
Custom Prover Optimization
We profile and optimize your Cairo program's prover performance, targeting the most computationally expensive Cairo AIR constraints. This directly reduces proving time and operational costs for your zk-rollup or validity-proof application.
40-70%
Proving Time Reduction
Cairo 1.0+
Language Target
02
VM Execution Profiling & Bottleneck Analysis
Deep performance analysis of your Cairo VM execution trace. We identify and remediate hotspots in memory access, hash computations, and built-in usage, ensuring your application logic runs at the speed of the underlying hardware.
Full Trace
Execution Analysis
< 100ms
Target TPS Bottleneck
03
Gas & Fee Estimation Modeling
Predictable costs are critical for user adoption. We build accurate fee estimation models for your Cairo transactions, analyzing L1 data availability costs and L2 execution fees to provide transparent pricing for your end-users.
95%+
Fee Prediction Accuracy
Real-time
Cost Simulation
04
Throughput & Scalability Load Testing
We design and execute load tests that simulate real-world transaction volumes and complex smart contract interactions on your Cairo VM deployment. Validate your system's capacity and identify breaking points before mainnet launch.
10k+ TPS
Simulated Load
Starknet / Custom
Test Environment
05
Memory & Storage Optimization
Cairo's memory model is unique. We optimize your application's use of persistent storage, transient memory, and data structures to minimize state growth and associated proving overhead, leading to lower long-term costs.
Up to 60%
State Growth Reduction
Pedersen / Poseidon
Hash Optimization
06
Integration with Performance Tooling
We implement and configure the Cairo VM performance monitoring stack for your project, including tracing, metrics collection, and dashboarding using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and custom Cairo trace analyzers.
< 2 weeks
Tooling Deployment
24/7
Performance Monitoring
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TANGIBLE RESULTS
Business Outcomes of Cairo VM Optimization
Our Cairo VM performance scaling delivers measurable improvements that directly impact your Starknet application's bottom line and user experience.
01
Reduced Transaction Costs
Optimized Cairo bytecode and execution paths lower L1 settlement fees by up to 40%, directly decreasing your operational costs and improving user affordability.
Up to 40%
Lower L1 Fees
Optimized
Gas Usage
02
Enhanced User Experience
Achieve sub-second transaction finality and consistent throughput, eliminating bottlenecks during peak demand and keeping users engaged.
< 1 sec
Avg. Finality
99.9%
Uptime SLA
03
Accelerated Time-to-Market
Leverage our pre-optimized VM configurations and proven patterns to deploy high-performance Starknet applications in weeks, not months.
2-4 weeks
Deployment Time
Pre-tested
Configurations
04
Improved Scalability & Reliability
Architect your application to handle 10x user growth without performance degradation, backed by a 99.9% uptime SLA for mission-critical operations.
10x
Scalability Headroom
99.9%
Uptime SLA
05
Developer Productivity Boost
Our optimized toolchain and clear performance profiling reduce debugging time by 50%, allowing your team to focus on building features, not fixing bottlenecks.
50%
Faster Debugging
Streamlined
Dev Workflow
06
Security & Audit Readiness
Performance-optimized code built with security-first Cairo patterns, ensuring your application is robust and prepared for formal verification audits.
Security-First
Patterns
Audit-Ready
Codebase
Strategic Infrastructure Decision
Build vs. Buy: Scaling Your Cairo VM Performance
A detailed comparison of the costs, risks, and timelines associated with building a high-performance Cairo VM infrastructure in-house versus partnering with Chainscore's managed service.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Chainscore Managed Service |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production | 6-12 months | 4-8 weeks |
Upfront Engineering Cost | $250K-$600K+ | $0 (Service Fee Only) |
Core Team Expertise Required | Senior Cairo VM, Rust, Systems Engineers | Your Application Developers |
Security & Audit Burden | High (Your responsibility) | Low (Our SLA-backed responsibility) |
Performance SLA (TPS/Uptime) | Variable (Your implementation) | Guaranteed 99.9% Uptime, 10k+ TPS |
Protocol Upgrade Management | Manual, time-consuming | Automated, zero-downtime |
Ongoing Maintenance & DevOps | Full-time team (2-3 engineers) | Fully Managed by Chainscore |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $500K-$1.2M+ | $120K-$300K (Predictable) |
Scalability to Handle Peaks | Complex, requires over-provisioning | Elastic, automatic scaling included |
Focus for Your Team | Infrastructure & Operations | Core Product & Business Logic |
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PROVEN FRAMEWORK
Our Performance Scaling Methodology
We apply a systematic, four-phase approach to Cairo VM performance optimization, delivering measurable improvements in throughput, latency, and cost-efficiency for Starknet applications.
01
Architecture & Baseline Analysis
We conduct a deep-dive audit of your Cairo contracts and Starknet application architecture to identify bottlenecks in state access, storage patterns, and transaction composition. This establishes a performance baseline for all optimizations.
48 hours
Initial Audit
>50%
Bottlenecks Identified
02
Cairo Bytecode Optimization
Our engineers apply advanced Cairo-specific techniques: minimizing storage writes, optimizing loop structures, leveraging hints effectively, and restructuring data for L1→L2 efficiency. We target the Cairo VM execution layer directly.
40-70%
Gas Reduction
Solc-level
Optimization Depth
03
Starknet Layer Integration
We optimize for the Starknet sequencer and prover by batching transactions, implementing efficient event logging, and designing for parallel proof generation. This reduces L2 latency and improves overall network throughput for your dApp.
< 2 sec
Avg. Tx Finality
10x
Batch Efficiency
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PROVEN EXPERTISE
Technologies & Protocols We Optimize
Our Cairo VM performance scaling solutions are battle-tested across the leading protocols and frameworks. We deliver measurable improvements in throughput, cost, and developer velocity.
Technical & Commercial Details
Cairo VM Performance Scaling FAQs
Get specific answers on timelines, costs, and technical approach for scaling your Starknet applications with Cairo VM expertise.
Our engagement follows a structured 4-phase methodology: 1. Discovery & Audit (1 week): We analyze your current Cairo codebase and Starknet state to identify bottlenecks. 2. Architecture & Proposal (1 week): We present a detailed technical plan with performance targets and a fixed-price quote. 3. Implementation (2-6 weeks): Our Cairo experts execute the optimization plan, with weekly syncs and a staging environment for your review. 4. Deployment & Support: We assist with mainnet deployment and provide 60 days of post-launch support. This process has been refined across 30+ Starknet projects.
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