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Substrate-based L2 Runtime Design
Architecture and development of custom, optimized virtual machine runtimes using Substrate's FRAME pallets for sovereign or connected Layer 2 chains.
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SECURE FOUNDATION
Custom Smart Contract Development
Production-ready smart contracts built for security, scalability, and real-world use.
- Protocol Development: Custom
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, and bespoke token standards. - DeFi & dApps: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), staking pools, lending protocols, and governance systems.
- Enterprise Logic: Complex multi-signature wallets, vesting schedules, and permissioned access controls.
We deliver fully documented, auditable code with a 2–4 week MVP timeline, enabling you to launch with confidence and iterate based on real user feedback.
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SUBSTRATE L2 SPECIALIZATION
Core Technical Capabilities
We architect and deploy production-ready, high-performance L2 runtimes. Our Substrate-based solutions are built for scalability, security, and seamless integration with your existing ecosystem.
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STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES
Business Outcomes of a Custom Runtime
A purpose-built Substrate runtime delivers measurable technical and commercial results, moving beyond generic infrastructure to create a competitive edge.
01
Tailored Transaction Economics
We design custom fee models and tokenomics that align with your business logic. Implement pay-per-action, subscription-based access, or subsidized gas for users to drive adoption and create predictable revenue streams.
> 60%
Avg. Gas Cost Reduction
Custom
Revenue Model
02
Regulatory & Compliance Readiness
Build compliance logic directly into the runtime layer. We implement features like on-chain KYC/AML hooks, transaction limits, and permissioned validator sets for institutional and regulated DeFi applications.
Built-in
Compliance Hooks
SOC 2
Alignment
03
Unmatched Performance & Scale
Optimize for your specific workload. We strip unnecessary pallets and tune consensus parameters to achieve sub-second block times and high TPS, ensuring your application remains responsive under load.
< 1 sec
Block Time
10k+ TPS
Theoretical Capacity
04
Future-Proof Upgradability
Leverage Substrate's forkless upgrade capability. We architect your runtime for seamless, governance-approved updates without network downtime, allowing you to iterate rapidly based on market feedback.
Zero Downtime
Upgrades
< 1 hr
Governance Vote to Live
05
Reduced Time-to-Market
Accelerate development by building on a proven Substrate foundation. Our modular approach and library of pre-audited pallets cut core development time, letting you focus on unique business logic.
8-12 weeks
MVP Launch
Pre-audited
Core Pallets
06
Sovereign Ecosystem Control
Maintain full autonomy over your chain's governance, treasury, and security model. Decide on upgrade paths, fee distribution, and validator incentives without external dependencies.
100%
Chain Sovereignty
On-chain
Governance
Structured Development Phases
Deliverables & Timeline: From Specification to Testnet
A transparent breakdown of the key deliverables, technical milestones, and estimated timelines for our Substrate-based L2 runtime design service, from initial architecture to a live testnet.
| Phase & Deliverable | Starter (4-6 Weeks) | Professional (8-12 Weeks) | Enterprise (12-16+ Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
Runtime Architecture & Specification | |||
Custom Pallet Development (Core) | 2-3 Pallets | 4-6 Pallets | 6+ Custom Pallets |
Consensus & Finality Mechanism | Aura / Grandpa | Custom Hybrid (e.g., BABE + GRANDPA) | BFT Consensus with Instant Finality |
Cross-Chain Bridge Design | Basic XCM Setup | Custom XCM & Light Client Bridge | Multi-Chain, Production-Ready Bridge |
RPC & Indexing Layer | Standard Substrate RPC | Enhanced APIs + Indexer (Subsquid) | Custom Indexer + GraphQL API |
Developer Tooling & SDK | Basic CLI Tools | TypeScript SDK + Local Testnet | Full SDK Suite + Dev Portal |
Security Audit Scope | Internal Review | External Audit (1 Firm) | Multi-Firm Audit + Formal Verification |
Deployment & DevOps | Testnet Deployment Guide | Managed Testnet + Monitoring | Full CI/CD, Staging, & Mainnet Support |
Ongoing Support & SLA | Email Support | Priority Slack Support (12h) | Dedicated Engineer + 99.9% Uptime SLA |
Estimated Investment | $50K - $80K | $120K - $200K | Custom Quote ($250K+) |
how-we-deliver
PROVEN FRAMEWORK
Our Development & Audit Methodology
A rigorous, multi-phase approach that ensures your Substrate-based L2 is secure, scalable, and production-ready from day one.
01
Architecture & Specification
We begin with a comprehensive technical design document detailing pallet architecture, consensus mechanisms, and economic models, ensuring alignment with your business logic before a single line of code is written.
2-4 weeks
Design Phase
100%
Spec Review
02
Secure Pallet Development
Our engineers build custom Substrate pallets in Rust, adhering to FRAME best practices, with integrated unit and integration testing for core runtime logic and on-chain governance.
Rust/FRAME
Stack
OpenZeppelin
Patterns
04
Testnet Deployment & Stress Testing
We deploy your runtime to a dedicated testnet, executing load tests, cross-chain message simulations, and validator onboarding procedures to validate performance under realistic conditions.
> 1000 TPS
Load Test
99.9%
Target Uptime
05
Mainnet Launch Support
We provide end-to-end launch assistance, including genesis configuration, validator set initialization, block explorer integration, and real-time monitoring dashboards for a smooth production rollout.
24/7
Launch Support
< 1 hr
Incident Response
06
Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades
Post-launch, we offer runtime upgrade packages, security patch management, and performance optimization services to ensure your L2 evolves with the ecosystem.
SLA-Backed
Support
Forkless
Upgrades
Technical & Commercial FAQs
Substrate L2 Runtime: Common Questions
Answers to the most frequent questions from CTOs and founders about our Substrate-based L2 runtime design and deployment services.
Our standard timeline is 4-8 weeks for a production-ready, audited L2 runtime. This includes 1-2 weeks for architecture and pallet design, 2-4 weeks for core development and internal testing, and 1-2 weeks for external security audit integration and final deployment tooling. We provide a detailed Gantt chart after the initial discovery phase.
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No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall