We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the secure, immutable backbone of your application. Our development process is built on audited patterns and a security-first methodology to protect your assets and users.
Sovereign Chain Launch Services
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 specialists for your protocol or dApp.
Deliver a battle-tested, gas-optimized core in weeks, not months.
- Full-Stack Development: From
ERC-20/ERC-721tokens to complex DeFi logic, cross-chain bridges, and DAO governance systems. - Security & Audits: Code review, formal verification, and integration with top audit firms. We build with
OpenZeppelinstandards. - Gas Optimization: Every contract is optimized for lower transaction costs and maximum efficiency on Ethereum, Polygon, or L2s.
- Ongoing Support: Post-deployment maintenance, upgrade management, and monitoring.
Our End-to-End Launch Framework
A proven, phased approach to launch a secure, scalable, and production-ready sovereign chain. We manage the entire lifecycle, from initial design to mainnet deployment and ongoing operations.
Architecture & Design
We design your chain's core architecture, including consensus mechanism (PoS/PoA), EVM compatibility, and custom modules. We define tokenomics, governance, and validator economics for long-term sustainability.
Development & Customization
Our engineers implement the core protocol, custom smart contracts, and cross-chain bridges. We integrate essential tooling like block explorers, RPC endpoints, and wallets tailored to your use case.
Security & Audits
Comprehensive security review of the chain's core logic, smart contracts, and bridge implementations. We coordinate audits with leading firms like Trail of Bits and CertiK, ensuring enterprise-grade security before mainnet.
Testnet Deployment
We deploy and manage a public testnet, facilitating bug bounties, stress testing, and community onboarding. We provide monitoring dashboards and support for dApp developers during this critical phase.
Mainnet Launch & Genesis
Orchestrated mainnet genesis event with secure validator onboarding and initial token distribution. We execute the launch with zero-downtime procedures and real-time monitoring for immediate stability.
Post-Launch Operations
Ongoing chain maintenance, validator support, performance optimization, and upgrade management. We provide 24/7 monitoring with SLAs and dedicated engineering support to ensure chain health.
Why Choose a Turnkey Sovereign Chain Launch
Launching a sovereign blockchain is complex. Our turnkey solution eliminates the operational burden, letting you focus on building your application, not your infrastructure.
Accelerated Time-to-Market
Go from concept to a production-ready, fully configured chain in under 4 weeks. We handle the entire stack—from consensus configuration and RPC endpoints to block explorers and indexers—so your team can ship faster.
Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance
Deploy with confidence. Our launch framework incorporates battle-tested, audited code from Cosmos SDK, Substrate, or Polygon CDK. We implement secure validator onboarding and governance models from day one.
Full Infrastructure Ownership
Retain complete sovereignty over your chain's data, governance, and economic policy. Avoid vendor lock-in with a dedicated, isolated network where you control the upgrade path and validator set.
Cost-Effective Scaling
Eliminate the high and unpredictable gas fees of shared L1s. A sovereign chain provides predictable operational costs and enables custom fee models tailored to your application's economics.
Dedicated Technical Support
Get direct access to our blockchain engineers, not just a support ticket. We provide ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and upgrade assistance to ensure your chain's long-term health and performance.
Proven Interoperability
Connect seamlessly to the broader ecosystem from day one. We pre-configure IBC, cross-chain bridges, or shared security modules to ensure liquidity and user access aren't siloed.
From Concept to Mainnet: A 12-Week Timeline
A clear, milestone-driven breakdown of our three-tiered sovereign chain launch packages, detailing deliverables, support levels, and investment required for each phase.
| Phase & Deliverables | Foundational Launch | Scalable Launch | Enterprise Launch |
|---|---|---|---|
Weeks 1-2: Architecture & Design | Single-tenant EVM chain | Multi-chain architecture design | Custom VM + consensus design |
Weeks 3-6: Core Development | Basic RPC, block explorer | Advanced indexer, bridge hooks | Full SDK, custom precompiles |
Weeks 7-8: Security & Testing | Internal audit report | Third-party audit (1 firm) | Multi-firm audit + bug bounty |
Weeks 9-10: Deployment & Genesis | Testnet deployment | Staged mainnet rollout | Multi-region, validator onboarding |
Weeks 11-12: Go-Live & Handoff | Documentation handoff | 30-day monitoring & support | Dedicated SRE team handover |
Ongoing Infrastructure | Community-managed nodes | Chainscore-managed RPC/explorer | Fully managed infra with 99.9% SLA |
Developer Tooling | Standard EVM toolset | Custom CLI, enhanced APIs | White-labeled dashboard & analytics |
Estimated Timeline | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | 12-16 weeks |
Typical Investment | $150K - $300K | $300K - $600K | $750K+ |
Ideal For | MVPs, early-stage protocols | Growing dApps, Series A+ startups | Institutions, large-scale ecosystems |
Our Modular Architecture Expertise
We don't just launch chains; we architect purpose-built sovereign environments. Our modular approach ensures your chain is optimized for your specific use case—DeFi, gaming, or enterprise—while maintaining full control and interoperability.
Rollup-Centric Design
Deploy sovereign rollups (OP Stack, Arbitrum Orbit, zkSync ZK Stack) with custom data availability layers. Achieve high throughput and low transaction costs while inheriting Ethereum's security.
Interoperability & Bridging
Native integration with IBC, Axelar, and Wormhole for seamless cross-chain asset and message transfer. Your sovereign chain becomes a connected hub, not an isolated island.
Custom Execution Environments
Tailor the EVM, or integrate alternative VMs (MoveVM, CosmWasm, SVM) to match your application's logic. We optimize for your stack, not force a one-size-fits-all solution.
Proven Validator & Sequencer Setup
Bootstrap with a decentralized, high-performance validator set from day one. Our battle-tested deployment ensures >99.9% uptime with slashing protection and monitoring.
Security-First Foundation
Every chain launch includes a security audit of core modules (consensus, bridging) and integration of real-time threat monitoring. Built with OpenZeppelin and Forta from the ground up.
DevEx-Optimized Tooling
Get a full suite: custom block explorer, indexer (The Graph, Subsquid), faucet, and testnet. Developers can build and deploy in hours, not weeks.
Build In-House vs. Partner with Chainscore
A detailed comparison of the time, cost, and risk profile of launching a sovereign blockchain independently versus with our expert team.
| Factor | Build In-House | Partner with Chainscore |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production Launch | 6-12+ months | 4-8 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $250K - $750K+ | $80K - $200K |
Security & Audit Overhead | High (unaudited, custom code) | Low (pre-audited modules, formal verification) |
Core Team Required | 5-10+ senior blockchain engineers | 1-2 technical liaisons |
Ongoing Node Operations | Your DevOps team (24/7) | Managed service with 99.9% SLA |
Protocol Upgrade Complexity | High (fork coordination, testing) | Managed (testnet rollout, migration support) |
Cross-Chain Interoperability | Custom bridge development required | Pre-built connectors for 20+ chains |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $500K - $1.2M+ | $150K - $350K |
Risk of Critical Failure | High (novel attack vectors) | Mitigated (battle-tested stack) |
Sovereign Chain Launch: Common Questions
Get clear answers on timelines, costs, and technical specifics for launching your own blockchain with Chainscore Labs.
A standard sovereign chain deployment takes 2-4 weeks from project kickoff to mainnet launch. This includes 1 week for architecture design and configuration, 1-2 weeks for development and internal testing, and 1 week for client testing and final deployment. Complex chains with custom consensus or advanced bridge integrations can extend to 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed, phase-gated project plan at the start of every engagement.
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