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Staking Derivative Protocol Upgrade & Migration
Plan and execute secure, low-downtime upgrades and migrations for live staking derivative protocols. We handle contract migration strategies, state management, and community communication.
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CORE INFRASTRUCTURE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts built to your exact specifications.
Deliver a robust, secure foundation for your token, DeFi protocol, or NFT project in as little as 2-4 weeks.
- Custom Logic: Build on
ERC-20,ERC-721,ERC-1155, or bespoke standards for DeFi, gaming, and enterprise use cases. - Security-First: Code follows OpenZeppelin patterns and undergoes multi-stage audits (internal + third-party).
- Gas Optimization: Every contract is optimized for efficiency, reducing user transaction costs by up to 40%.
- Full Lifecycle Support: From ideation and development to deployment on
EVM/Solana/Starknetand ongoing maintenance.
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PROVEN METHODOLOGY
Our End-to-End Upgrade & Migration Framework
A systematic, security-first process designed to migrate your staking derivative protocol with zero downtime and guaranteed continuity for users. We handle the technical complexity so you can focus on growth.
01
Comprehensive Protocol Audit & Analysis
We perform a deep technical audit of your existing contracts and tokenomics to identify risks, dependencies, and optimization opportunities before a single line of new code is written.
100%
Code Coverage Analysis
3-5 days
Initial Assessment
02
Gas-Optimized Contract Architecture
Development of new staking derivative logic (e.g., ERC-4626, custom vaults) using Solidity 0.8+ and OpenZeppelin libraries, with a focus on minimizing user transaction costs by up to 40%.
40%
Avg. Gas Reduction
OpenZeppelin
Security Standard
03
Zero-Downtime Migration Engine
Deploy a secure, permissioned migration contract that allows users to seamlessly move assets from the legacy system to the upgraded protocol at their convenience, eliminating service disruption.
0
Planned Downtime
Self-Service
User Migration
04
State & Reward Continuity
Ensure all user staking positions, accrued rewards, and historical data are accurately ported to the new system, maintaining user trust and protocol integrity throughout the transition.
100%
Data Fidelity
Automated
Reward Calculation
05
Third-Party Security Audits
All new contract code undergoes rigorous review by industry-leading audit firms before deployment. We manage the entire process from firm selection to remediation.
2
Minimum Audits
CertiK, Halborn
Sample Partners
06
Post-Migration Monitoring & Support
We provide 24/7 on-chain monitoring, analytics dashboards, and dedicated technical support for 30 days post-launch to ensure stability and quickly resolve any edge cases.
30 days
Guaranteed Support
24/7
Health Monitoring
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DELIVERABLES & GUARANTEES
Business Outcomes: Secure Upgrades That Protect Your Protocol
Our migration service delivers concrete, measurable results designed to de-risk your protocol's evolution and protect your TVL.
01
Zero-Downtime Migration
We execute live migrations with zero protocol downtime, ensuring uninterrupted staking rewards and user operations. Our phased deployment strategy isolates risk and maintains 100% service availability.
100%
Uptime Guarantee
0
User Disruption
02
Audit-Ready Code & Documentation
Receive production-grade Solidity/Vyper contracts with comprehensive technical specifications, threat models, and test coverage exceeding 95%. This package is structured for immediate submission to leading security firms like Trail of Bits or Quantstamp.
>95%
Test Coverage
Certified
Security Patterns
03
TVL Preservation & Incentive Alignment
We design migration mechanisms that preserve Total Value Locked (TVL) by aligning economic incentives. This includes seamless liquidity bridging, reward continuity, and governance power transfer to prevent stakeholder attrition.
>99%
TVL Retention
Seamless
Reward Flow
05
Post-Migration Monitoring & Support
30 days of intensive post-launch monitoring with custom dashboards tracking key health metrics (slashing events, reward accuracy, bridge integrity). We provide rapid-response support for any emergent issues.
30-Day
Guaranteed Support
24/7
Monitoring
06
Regulatory & Compliance Readiness
Architecture and documentation designed for regulatory clarity, including clear asset custody flows, issuer liability separation, and audit trails. We ensure your new protocol meets evolving DeFi compliance standards.
Compliance-Ready
Architecture
Full
Audit Trail
Risk, Cost, and Time Comparison
Chainscore Managed Migration vs. In-House or Ad-Hoc Approach
A detailed breakdown of the key differences between a fully managed, secure migration by Chainscore and the challenges of an internal or outsourced ad-hoc effort.
| Key Factor | In-House Development | Ad-Hoc Outsourcing | Chainscore Managed Migration |
|---|---|---|---|
Time to Live (New Protocol) | 4-6 months | 2-4 months | 4-8 weeks |
Security & Audit Coverage | Your responsibility | Limited scope | Full audit (Quantstamp, OpenZeppelin) |
Protocol-Specific Expertise | Must be built | Variable, often generic | Dedicated staking/LST specialists |
Legacy Asset Migration Risk | High (custom scripts) | Medium (unproven process) | Low (proven migration framework) |
Post-Launch Support & SLAs | Internal team burden | Typically none | 24/7 monitoring & 4h response SLA |
Total Project Cost (Est.) | $250K-$600K+ | $80K-$200K | $50K-$150K |
Key Deliverables | Code, deployment | Code only | Code, audit, deployment, monitoring, docs |
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MINIMIZE RISK, MAXIMIZE UPTIME
Our 4-Phase Migration Methodology
A structured, battle-tested approach to protocol migration that ensures zero downtime, complete asset safety, and a seamless user transition. We've executed this methodology for protocols securing over $500M in TVL.
01
Phase 1: Architecture & Audit
We conduct a comprehensive security audit of the new derivative protocol, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities before deployment. Includes formal verification of core logic and economic security modeling.
Deliverables: Full audit report, gas optimization analysis, and a detailed migration risk assessment.
100%
Code Coverage
0 Critical
Post-Audit Issues
02
Phase 2: Staged Deployment
Deploy the new protocol to a testnet and then a canary mainnet environment. We implement a phased liquidity migration, moving a small percentage of TVL first to validate all economic incentives and oracle feeds under real conditions.
< 48h
Testnet Validation
5%
Initial Canary TVL
03
Phase 3: User Migration Automation
Build and deploy secure, gas-optimized migration smart contracts that allow users to self-service their stake transfer. We implement front-end widgets, real-time status dashboards, and multi-sig controlled emergency pauses.
> 95%
Auto-Migration Rate
< $5
Avg. User Gas Cost
04
Phase 4: Monitoring & Decommissioning
Post-migration, we provide 24/7 monitoring of the new protocol's health, validator performance, and economic security for 30 days. We then execute the secure decommissioning and fund recovery from the legacy contracts.
99.99%
Post-Migration Uptime SLA
30 Days
Guarded Handover
From Assessment to Mainnet Launch
Typical Upgrade & Migration Project Timeline
A phased breakdown of a standard 6-8 week engagement to upgrade and migrate your staking derivative protocol, from initial audit to final production deployment.
| Phase | Duration | Key Deliverables | Chainscore Role | Client Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 1: Audit & Architecture Review | 1-2 weeks | Security audit report, Gap analysis, Migration strategy document | Lead security review, Design upgrade architecture | Provide existing contracts, Share protocol documentation |
Phase 2: Smart Contract Development | 2-3 weeks | Upgraded Solidity contracts, Comprehensive test suite, Deployment scripts | Write & test new contract logic, Implement upgrade patterns (e.g., Transparent Proxy) | Review PRs, Approve feature specifications |
Phase 3: Testnet Deployment & Simulation | 1 week | Deployed contracts on testnet, Dry-run migration simulation, User acceptance testing (UAT) environment | Deploy to Sepolia/Goerli, Execute migration simulation, Support UAT | Participate in UAT, Validate user flows, Approve go-live |
Phase 4: Mainnet Deployment & Migration | 1-2 days | Live upgraded contracts on mainnet, Completed state migration, Verified contract source code | Execute production deployment, Migrate user positions & liquidity, Submit for Etherscan verification | Schedule maintenance window, Provide deployer keys (multi-sig), Announce to community |
Phase 5: Post-Launch Monitoring & Support | 2 weeks (included) | 24/7 monitoring dashboard, Incident response protocol, Performance analytics report | Monitor system health, Provide on-call support, Tune parameters for optimization | Designate point of contact, Review performance reports |
Technical & Operational Details
Staking Protocol Upgrade & Migration FAQs
Get clear answers on timelines, security, and process for upgrading or migrating your staking infrastructure. Based on our experience with 50+ protocol deployments securing over $500M in TVL.
A standard staking derivative protocol upgrade or migration takes 2-4 weeks from kickoff to mainnet deployment. This includes 1 week for audit review & planning, 1-2 weeks for development and internal testing, and 1 week for client testing and final deployment. Complex migrations involving multiple validators or custom slashing logic may extend to 6 weeks.
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