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Smart Contract Security Audits
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Custom DeFi Protocol Development
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Custom DeFi Protocol Development
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Custom Sidechain Virtual Machine Development

We design, build, and optimize custom virtual machines and execution environments for sidechains that require non-standard smart contract logic or specialized computational primitives.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3 specialists for your protocol or dApp.

We architect and deploy the core logic for your DeFi, NFT, or enterprise application. Our contracts are built for security first, utilizing OpenZeppelin libraries and rigorous audit patterns to protect your assets and users.

  • Custom Development: From ERC-20 tokens to complex DeFi vaults and ERC-721A NFT collections.
  • Full Audit Support: Code is structured for seamless review by top firms like CertiK or Quantstamp.
  • Gas Optimization: We reduce transaction costs by 20-40% through efficient coding practices.
  • Mainnet Deployment: We manage the entire lifecycle, from testnets to secure mainnet launch.

Deploy battle-tested contracts in 2-4 weeks, not months. We ensure your foundation is secure, efficient, and ready to scale.

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ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE

Core Capabilities of Our Custom VM Development

We architect and deploy purpose-built virtual machines that deliver measurable advantages in speed, cost, and flexibility for your blockchain application.

01

EVM & WASM Compatibility

Build on the familiarity of Ethereum or the performance of WebAssembly. We ensure seamless compatibility with existing Solidity tooling or enable high-speed execution with Rust/C++ for complex logic.

100%
Toolchain Compatibility
< 50ms
Block Time Target
02

Gas & Fee Optimization

Design custom fee markets and gas metering logic. We implement predictable, low-cost transaction models tailored to your dApp's economics, moving beyond volatile mainnet gas fees.

90%+
Cost Reduction
Fixed Fee
Pricing Models
03

Consensus & Finality Engineering

Integrate optimized consensus mechanisms (PoA, PoS, IBFT) for your network's trust model. We configure for sub-second block times and instant finality to match your performance requirements.

< 1 sec
Block Finality
99.9%
Uptime SLA
04

Custom Precompiles & Opcodes

Extend VM functionality with secure, audited custom operations. We implement precompiled contracts for complex cryptography (zk-SNARKs, VDFs) or business logic to accelerate specific computations.

10-100x
Compute Speedup
Formal Verification
Security Standard
05

Cross-Chain Messaging Layer

Build secure, trust-minimized bridges and messaging protocols natively into your VM. We implement standards like IBC or arbitrary message passing for interoperability with major L1s and L2s.

Multi-Chain
Interoperability
Audited
Bridge Security
06

DevEx & Tooling Suite

Deploy with a complete developer toolkit: forked mainnet testnets, custom block explorers, RPC endpoints, and monitoring dashboards to accelerate your team's development cycle.

< 2 weeks
Environment Setup
Full Suite
Dev Tools
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TANGIBLE RESULTS

Business Outcomes: Why a Custom VM Delivers Value

A purpose-built virtual machine is not just a technical component; it's a strategic asset. We architect custom VMs to deliver measurable business advantages, from cost control to market leadership.

01

Predictable & Reduced Operational Costs

Eliminate the volatility of public mainnet gas fees. With a custom VM, you control the economic model, enabling predictable transaction costs and unlocking new, sustainable business models for your users.

90%+
Cost Reduction
Fixed
Fee Structure
02

Unmatched Application Performance

Tailor the execution environment to your exact needs. Achieve sub-second block times and high throughput for real-time applications like gaming or high-frequency trading, providing a user experience that mainnets cannot match.

< 1 sec
Block Time
10k+ TPS
Throughput
03

Strategic Protocol & Feature Control

Implement proprietary logic, custom precompiles, and novel consensus mechanisms. This enables unique features—like private transactions, advanced governance, or custom cryptographic primitives—that differentiate your platform.

100%
Custom Logic
Native
Feature Integration
04

Enhanced Security & Compliance Posture

Isolate your application's risk surface from the broader public chain. We build with formal verification, implement granular access controls, and design for regulatory requirements, providing a more secure and auditable environment.

Isolated
Risk Surface
Formal
Verification
05

Future-Proof Technical Foundation

Avoid being constrained by the roadmap of a public VM. A custom VM gives you the architectural sovereignty to upgrade, fork, or integrate new technologies on your timeline, ensuring long-term viability and adaptability.

Full
Architectural Control
Zero
Upgrade Bottlenecks
06

Faster Time-to-Market for Innovation

Bypass the limitations and congestion of general-purpose chains. Develop and deploy complex dApps with custom opcodes and gas schedules in weeks, not months, accelerating your path to market leadership.

4-8 weeks
Development Cycle
Rapid
Feature Iteration
Compare our service tiers

Structured Development Paths

Choose the right engagement model for your custom sidechain VM project, from foundational development to full-scale enterprise deployment and support.

CapabilityStarterProfessionalEnterprise

Custom EVM-Compatible VM Development

Pre-Deployment Security Audit

Mainnet Deployment & Configuration

Post-Launch Monitoring & Alerting

30 days

6 months

12 months

Dedicated Technical Support SLA

Business Hours

24/7

24/7 Dedicated Engineer

Guaranteed Response Time

48 hours

4 hours

1 hour

Performance & Uptime SLA

99.5%

99.9%

Custom Precompiles & Opcode Design

Basic

Advanced

Full Suite

Cross-Chain Bridge Integration

Multi-VM Architecture Consultation

Typical Project Timeline

8-12 weeks

12-16 weeks

16+ weeks

Starting Project Engagement

$75,000

$200,000

Custom Quote

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METHODOLOGY

Our Development & Integration Process

A proven, security-first framework for delivering production-ready custom sidechain VMs. We manage the full lifecycle from initial design to mainnet deployment and ongoing support.

01

Architecture & Design Consultation

We begin with a deep technical dive into your use case to design a VM architecture that balances performance, security, and cost. This includes selecting consensus mechanisms, defining gas models, and planning for future upgrades.

2-4 weeks
Design Phase
100%
Custom Spec
02

Core VM & Consensus Development

Our engineers build the core VM execution environment and consensus layer using battle-tested frameworks like Geth, Substrate, or Cosmos SDK. We implement custom opcodes, precompiles, and state transition logic specific to your application.

EVM / WASM
Runtime Support
BFT / PoA
Consensus Options
03

Security Audits & Formal Verification

Every line of VM code undergoes rigorous internal review followed by external audits from leading firms like Trail of Bits or Quantstamp. We apply formal verification for critical components to eliminate entire classes of bugs.

3+
Audit Rounds
Zero Critical
Launch Status
04

Testnet Deployment & Tooling

We deploy your VM to a dedicated testnet and provide a full suite of developer tooling: block explorers, RPC endpoints, faucets, and SDKs for seamless dApp integration and community testing.

< 1 day
Testnet Spin-up
Full Suite
Dev Tools
05

Mainnet Launch & Bridge Integration

We manage the secure genesis and mainnet launch, including integration with secure bridging solutions (like Axelar, LayerZero) for asset transfer and cross-chain messaging with Ethereum and other L1s.

99.9% SLA
Launch Uptime
Multi-Chain
Bridge Ready
06

Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades

Post-launch, we provide monitoring, node operation support, and governance for implementing protocol upgrades. Our team ensures high availability and seamless evolution of your network.

24/7
Monitoring
On-Demand
Upgrade Support
Technical & Commercial Questions

Custom Sidechain VM Development FAQs

Get clear, specific answers to the most common questions about building a custom virtual machine for your blockchain sidechain.

Our process follows a structured 4-phase approach: Discovery & Design (1-2 weeks), Core VM Development (2-4 weeks), Integration & Testing (1-2 weeks), and Deployment & Handoff (1 week). A typical project for a custom EVM-compatible sidechain takes 5-8 weeks from kickoff to mainnet launch. We provide weekly demos and a dedicated project manager for transparency.

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

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10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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