We architect and deploy mission-critical Solidity and Rust contracts with enterprise-grade security and audit-ready code. Our process delivers production-ready systems, not just prototypes.
Compliance-First Custody System Design
Smart Contract Development
Secure, gas-optimized smart contracts built for production at scale.
- Custom Logic: From
ERC-20/721/1155tokens to complex DeFi protocols and DAO governance. - Security First: Development follows OpenZeppelin standards, with formal verification and pre-audit reviews.
- Gas Optimization: Every contract is profiled and optimized to reduce user transaction costs by 15-40%.
- Full Lifecycle: Development, testing (
Hardhat/Foundry), deployment, and upgrade management via Transparent Proxies.
Deploy a secure, audited MVP in as little as 2 weeks. We build the immutable foundation your application depends on.
Core Architectural Components
Our custody system is engineered from the ground up with institutional-grade security, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. Each component is designed to meet the stringent requirements of financial institutions and high-growth Web3 startups.
Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Vaults
Eliminate single points of failure with distributed key management. Our MPC architecture ensures no single party can access funds, providing cryptographic security that exceeds traditional multi-sig wallets.
Policy Engine & Transaction Signing
Enforce granular, role-based access controls and compliance rules. Define approval workflows, transaction limits, and whitelists programmatically before any signature is generated.
Immutable Audit Trail
Every action—from policy change to fund movement—is cryptographically logged on-chain and in tamper-proof off-chain storage. Provides a single source of truth for internal and regulatory audits.
Hot/Warm/Cold Storage Orchestration
Dynamically allocate assets across security tiers based on liquidity needs and risk profiles. Automate movements between high-availability hot wallets and ultra-secure, offline cold storage.
Business Outcomes for Regulated Markets
Our compliance-first custody system design delivers measurable business value, enabling you to operate with confidence, reduce operational overhead, and accelerate time-to-market in regulated environments.
Accelerated Regulatory Approval
Pre-built compliance modules for AML/KYC, transaction monitoring, and reporting reduce your regulatory review cycle by up to 70%. We provide audit-ready documentation for FINRA, SEC, and global financial authorities.
Enterprise-Grade Security Posture
Multi-sig governance, hardware security module (HSM) integration, and SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure. Our designs are pre-vetted by security auditors, eliminating critical vulnerabilities before deployment.
Operational Cost Reduction
Automated compliance workflows and real-time reporting slash manual oversight costs. Our custody architecture reduces the need for dedicated compliance FTEs by streamlining regulatory operations.
Faster Institutional Onboarding
White-label custody solutions with customizable APIs enable you to onboard hedge funds, family offices, and asset managers in weeks, not months. Includes investor-grade reporting portals.
Insurance & Liability Coverage
Architecture designed to meet stringent insurer requirements for digital asset custody. We facilitate partnerships with leading underwriters to secure comprehensive crime and errors & omissions policies.
Scalable Audit Trail
Immutable, granular logging of all custody actions with chain-of-evidence preservation. Provides regulators and internal auditors with a single source of truth, simplifying annual examinations.
Build vs. Buy: Custody for Regulated Assets
A detailed comparison of the total cost, risk, and time implications of developing a compliant custody solution in-house versus partnering with Chainscore Labs.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Partner with Chainscore |
|---|---|---|
Time to Production Launch | 9-18 months | 8-12 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $300K - $800K+ | $75K - $200K |
Annual Maintenance & Ops Cost | $150K - $300K | $50K - $120K (SLA) |
Security & Compliance Risk | High (Self-managed audits, key management) | Low (Pre-audited architecture, MPC custody) |
Regulatory Expertise Required | Must hire/retain legal & compliance team | Built-in for MiCA, Travel Rule, AML/CFT |
Technical Debt & Upgrades | Your team manages all protocol upgrades | We handle upgrades, patches, and new chain integrations |
Time-to-First-Client | Delayed by 12+ months of development | Accelerated; onboard clients during implementation |
Team Focus | Diverted to infrastructure, not core product | Remains on your unique product and growth |
Our Delivery Methodology
A structured, phased approach to designing and deploying secure, compliant custody systems that meet regulatory requirements and scale with your business.
Discovery & Compliance Mapping
We conduct a deep-dive analysis of your target jurisdictions and user base to map regulatory requirements (FATF Travel Rule, MiCA, NYDFS BitLicense) directly to technical specifications.
Architecture & Threat Modeling
Design a multi-layered security architecture with clear separation of duties (HSM, MPC, TEE), followed by formal threat modeling to identify and mitigate attack vectors before development begins.
Secure Implementation & Auditing
Development of smart contracts and backend systems using audited libraries (OpenZeppelin) and secure coding standards. Every component undergoes internal review followed by a third-party security audit.
Deployment & Operational Handover
Managed deployment to your chosen infrastructure with full documentation, operational runbooks, and team training. We ensure a smooth transition to your internal operations team.
Custom Blockchain Development
End-to-end development of custom blockchains, sidechains, and L2 solutions tailored to your specific business logic.
We architect and build purpose-built blockchain networks that solve your exact business problems, not generic ones. Our team delivers production-ready mainnets with custom consensus, governance, and tokenomics designed for your use case.
- Custom L1/L2 Development: Build on
Substrate,Cosmos SDK, or rollup frameworks (OP Stack,Arbitrum Orbit) with full control over throughput and fees. - Bespoke Smart Contract Ecosystems: Deploy interconnected
Solidity,Rust, orMovecontracts with formal verification and comprehensive audit trails. - Enterprise Integration: Seamless APIs and custom indexers to connect your blockchain with existing enterprise systems and data pipelines.
From initial design to mainnet launch and beyond, we provide the technical leadership to turn your blockchain vision into a live, scalable network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on our approach to designing and implementing secure, regulated custody solutions for digital assets.
We follow a structured, four-phase approach: 1) Regulatory Mapping & Risk Assessment – We analyze your target jurisdictions (e.g., NYDFS 23 NYCRR 200, FCA, MAS) and operational risks. 2) Architecture & Policy Design – We design a multi-layered security architecture with clear separation of duties, key management policies, and audit trails. 3) Implementation & Integration – We build using audited smart contract libraries (OpenZeppelin) and integrate with regulated third-party services (e.g., Fireblocks, Copper). 4) Audit & Compliance Readiness – We facilitate third-party security audits and prepare documentation for regulatory submissions.
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