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Secure Payment Channel Development

We design and implement custom, secure off-chain payment channels and networks. Our focus is on robust dispute resolution, fraud-proof systems, and secure fund custody to enable high-throughput, low-cost transactions for your application.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, audited smart contracts built for production by Web3-native engineers.

We deliver production-ready smart contracts on EVM and Solana that power your core business logic. Our development process is built for security and speed, ensuring your protocol launches on time and without vulnerabilities.

From tokenomics to governance, we architect the foundational layer of your application.

  • Security-First Development: Code written in Solidity 0.8+ or Rust, following OpenZeppelin standards and internal best practices.
  • Comprehensive Audits: Every contract undergoes internal review and is prepared for leading third-party auditors like CertiK or Trail of Bits.
  • Full Lifecycle Support: We handle deployment, verification on Etherscan/Solscan, and provide upgradeability patterns for future iterations.
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ARCHITECTURE

Core Components of Our Secure Payment Channel Implementation

We build payment channels on battle-tested cryptographic primitives and a modular architecture designed for enterprise-grade security and scalability. Each component is engineered to deliver sub-second finality and eliminate counterparty risk.

01

State Channel Smart Contracts

Custom-built, audited smart contracts for channel establishment, state updates, and dispute resolution. Built on Solidity 0.8+ with OpenZeppelin security patterns, ensuring non-custodial fund security and verifiable on-chain enforcement.

2 Audits
Security Reviews
0.8+
Solidity Version
02

Cryptographic Signature Layer

Implementation of ECDSA/Schnorr signatures and Merkle proofs for off-chain state verification. Enables instant, trustless payment finality and prevents double-spend attacks without on-chain overhead.

< 1 sec
Finality
Zero
On-chain Tx per Payment
03

Watchtower & Monitoring Service

High-availability, decentralized watchtower network to monitor channel states and submit fraud proofs. Provides 24/7 protection against malicious channel closures with 99.9% uptime SLA.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 5 min
Fraud Proof Response
04

Client SDK & API Gateway

TypeScript/Go SDKs and a unified REST/WebSocket API for seamless integration. Handles all cryptographic operations, channel management, and payment routing, reducing integration time from months to weeks.

2 Weeks
Avg. Integration
TS/Go
SDK Languages
05

Multi-Hop Routing Engine

Proprietary pathfinding algorithm for efficient liquidity routing across a network of payment channels. Maximizes transaction success rates and minimizes fees through optimized route selection.

> 99%
Route Success
< 0.1%
Avg. Routing Fee
06

Settlement & Dispute Orchestrator

Automated system for cooperative channel closures and on-chain dispute adjudication. Manages the entire lifecycle, from final settlement to penalty enforcement, ensuring protocol compliance and user fund recovery.

100%
Automated
7 Days
Dispute Window
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TANGIBLE RESULTS

Business Outcomes: What Secure Payment Channels Deliver

Our development of custom, non-custodial payment channels translates directly into measurable business advantages, from immediate cost savings to unlocking new revenue streams.

01

Radically Lower Transaction Costs

Move high-volume, low-value payments off-chain to eliminate per-transaction gas fees. Achieve >99% cost reduction on microtransactions, enabling previously impossible business models like pay-per-second streaming or in-game economies.

>99%
Cost Reduction
$0.001
Avg. Tx Cost
02

Sub-Second Payment Finality

Enable instant, peer-to-peer settlements without waiting for blockchain confirmations. This delivers a user experience comparable to traditional digital payments, critical for e-commerce, gaming, and real-time services.

< 1 sec
Settlement Time
0
Block Confirmations
03

Enhanced User Privacy & Control

Implement non-custodial channels where users retain full control of funds. Transaction details remain private between parties until the final state is settled on-chain, protecting business and customer data.

100%
Non-Custodial
ZK-SNARKs
Privacy Tech
04

Unlock New Revenue Models

Build applications for streaming payments, conditional escrow, or recurring subscriptions with automatic dispute resolution. Create sticky user experiences that drive engagement and recurring revenue.

10x
Tx Volume Potential
New Models
Enabled
05

Enterprise-Grade Security & Auditability

Deploy with confidence using formally verified smart contracts for channel logic and dispute resolution. Every channel state can be cryptographically proven, providing a clear audit trail for compliance.

Formal Verification
Security Standard
Immutable Log
Audit Trail
06

Scalable Infrastructure Foundation

Our battle-tested payment channel networks handle millions of transactions off-chain, scaling horizontally without congesting the base layer. Future-proof your application for mass adoption.

Millions
Tx Capacity
Horizontal
Scaling
Strategic Infrastructure Decision

Build vs. Buy: Custom Payment Channel Development

Compare the total cost, risk, and time investment of building payment channels in-house versus leveraging Chainscore's secure, production-ready framework.

Key FactorBuild In-HouseGeneric SDKChainscore Custom Dev

Time to Production

6-12 months

2-4 months

4-8 weeks

Initial Security Audit

Required ($20K-$50K)

Community-reviewed

Included

State Channel Logic

Custom (High Risk)

Fixed (Limited Flexibility)

Custom & Audited

Dispute Resolution Engine

Build from scratch

Basic

Advanced w/ Fraud Proofs

Multi-Chain Support (L2s)

Per-chain integration

Ethereum Mainnet only

Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base

Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades

Full team required

Community-dependent

Optional SLA from $5K/month

Total Year 1 Cost (Est.)

$250K - $600K+

$0 - $50K (License Fees)

$80K - $200K

Guaranteed Uptime SLA

Your responsibility

Not available

99.9% (Enterprise)

Expert Support

Hire & train team

Community forums

Dedicated Technical Lead

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Structured Development Phases

Typical 8-12 Week Delivery Timeline

A transparent breakdown of our phased delivery process for secure payment channel solutions, from initial architecture to production deployment and support.

Phase & DeliverablesWeeks 1-3 (Foundation)Weeks 4-8 (Core Development)Weeks 9-12 (Deployment & Launch)

Architecture & Specification

Complete

Smart Contract Development

In Progress

Complete

Security Audit (Internal & External)

In Progress

Complete

Testnet Deployment & Integration

In Progress

Complete

Mainnet Deployment & Go-Live

Complete

Post-Launch Monitoring Setup

In Progress

Team Knowledge Transfer

Scheduled

Ongoing Support Handoff

Initiated

Technical & Commercial Details

Secure Payment Channel Development: FAQs

Get clear answers on timelines, costs, and security for your state channel or Lightning Network project.

Standard payment channel deployments take 2-4 weeks for a production-ready, audited system. This includes smart contract development, off-chain logic, integration with your frontend, and a final security review. Complex multi-party or cross-chain channel networks can extend to 6-8 weeks.

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Protocols Shipped
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