We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana that form the backbone of your protocol. Our development process ensures gas-optimized code, comprehensive test coverage (>95%), and adherence to OpenZeppelin standards.
Smart Contract Migration & Upgrade Services
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts built for production by Web3 experts.
- Token Systems:
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, and custom tokenomics. - DeFi Primitives: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), staking pools, and lending logic.
- Governance & DAOs: On-chain voting, treasury management, and proposal systems.
- Enterprise Logic: Supply chain tracking, credential verification, and asset tokenization.
Every contract undergoes rigorous security audits and formal verification before mainnet deployment, mitigating risks and protecting user funds.
We deliver production-ready contracts in 2-4 weeks, complete with deployment scripts, documentation, and a clear path to audit by leading firms like CertiK or Quantstamp.
Our Migration Methodology for Financial Systems
A systematic, security-first approach to migrating financial protocols with zero downtime and guaranteed asset safety. We follow a battle-tested process refined over 50+ enterprise migrations.
Comprehensive Pre-Migration Audit
We conduct a full security and logic audit of your existing smart contracts using static analysis, formal verification, and manual review to identify risks and dependencies before migration begins.
Staged Deployment & State Migration
Execute a phased deployment using proxy patterns (Transparent/UUPS) and custom migration scripts to transfer token balances, user positions, and protocol state with cryptographic integrity proofs.
Contingency & Rollback Planning
We develop and document a full rollback procedure and emergency multisig controls. This includes pause mechanisms, upgrade reversals, and a communication plan for any unforeseen issues.
Post-Migration Monitoring & Support
Provide 30 days of intensive post-launch monitoring with custom dashboards tracking TVL, transaction success rates, and gas costs. We remain on-call to ensure a smooth transition.
Business Outcomes: Stability, Security, and Speed
Our migration and upgrade process is engineered to deliver measurable improvements to your protocol's core infrastructure. We focus on outcomes that directly impact your operational resilience and user trust.
Zero-Downtime Migrations
Execute seamless, state-preserving contract migrations with no service interruption. We implement upgrade patterns like Transparent Proxies and UUPS to ensure user experience remains flawless.
Security-First Upgrades
Every new contract version undergoes rigorous testing and formal verification. We integrate findings from audits by firms like CertiK and OpenZeppelin to eliminate vulnerabilities before deployment.
Gas Optimization & Performance
Refactor and upgrade logic to significantly reduce gas costs for end-users. We achieve average reductions of 15-40% on core functions, directly improving your protocol's competitiveness.
Regulatory & Standard Compliance
Future-proof your contracts against evolving regulations (e.g., FATF Travel Rule) and ensure adherence to the latest ERC/EIP standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-4626).
Automated Monitoring & Rollback
Deploy with confidence using our automated post-upgrade monitoring suite. We implement circuit breakers and have rollback strategies ready, triggered by predefined failure conditions.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
Receive comprehensive technical documentation, upgrade playbooks, and hands-on training for your team. We ensure you have full ownership and understanding of the new system.
Chainscore Migration vs. In-House or Ad-Hoc Approaches
A clear comparison of the cost, risk, and operational impact of different strategies for upgrading your smart contract system.
| Key Factor | In-House Development | Ad-Hoc Freelancer | Chainscore Professional Service |
|---|---|---|---|
Time to Secure Upgrade | 3-6 months | 4-8 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
Security & Audit Quality | Variable (team-dependent) | High Risk (single point) | Enterprise-Grade (multi-audit) |
Total Cost (Year 1) | $250K-$750K+ | $30K-$80K + hidden risks | $50K-$150K (fixed scope) |
Protocol Downtime Risk | High | Very High | Near Zero (proven process) |
Post-Migration Support | Internal team burden | Limited or none | Included (90-day warranty) |
Knowledge Retention | Internal (if team stays) | Lost after engagement | Documented & transferred |
Compliance & Best Practices | Self-defined | Inconsistent | Built-in (upgrade patterns, EIPs) |
The Chainscore Migration Process
Our proven, four-phase methodology ensures secure, efficient, and zero-downtime smart contract migrations. We manage the entire lifecycle from risk assessment to final deployment.
Phase 1: Discovery & Risk Assessment
We conduct a comprehensive audit of your existing contracts, dependencies, and architecture. This includes a security review, gas analysis, and identification of migration risks and upgrade paths.
Phase 2: Architecture & Planning
We design the target architecture, select optimal patterns (UUPS/Transparent Proxy, Diamond), and create a detailed migration plan with rollback procedures and communication strategy.
Phase 3: Secure Development & Testing
Our team builds and rigorously tests the new contracts and migration scripts. This includes unit/integration tests, forking mainnet for simulation, and a final security audit.
Phase 4: Execution & Verification
We execute the migration on mainnet with multi-sig governance, monitor the transition in real-time, and provide post-migration verification and support to ensure data integrity.
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by Web3-native engineers.
We architect, develop, and audit custom smart contracts that form the immutable foundation of your application. Our engineers write in Solidity 0.8+ and Vyper, leveraging battle-tested patterns from OpenZeppelin to ensure security and gas efficiency from day one.
Deploy with confidence. Every contract undergoes our rigorous multi-stage audit process before mainnet launch.
- Custom Logic: Tailored
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, and bespoke protocol contracts. - Security First: Formal verification, unit/integration testing, and third-party audit coordination.
- Gas Optimization: Code reviews focused on reducing deployment and transaction costs by up to 40%.
- Full Lifecycle: From specification and development to deployment, verification, and ongoing maintenance.
Smart Contract Migration FAQs
Get clear, specific answers to the most common questions CTOs and technical leads ask when evaluating a smart contract migration partner.
A standard migration for a DeFi protocol or NFT project takes 2-4 weeks from kickoff to mainnet deployment. This includes audit, testing, and a phased rollout. Complex migrations (e.g., cross-chain state transfer, major architectural changes) can extend to 6-8 weeks. We provide a detailed project plan with weekly milestones during discovery.
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