We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana that are secure by design. Our process delivers audit-ready code from day one, reducing time-to-audit by 60%.
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Validator Set Stress Testing Simulation
We design and execute custom simulations to stress-test your validator set governance under attack vectors, high load, or coordinated exits, proving your network's resilience before launch.
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts built for production by Web3 specialists.
- Production-Ready Code: Built with
Solidity 0.8+andAnchor, using battle-tested patterns fromOpenZeppelin. - Gas Optimization: Every contract is profiled for efficiency, targeting >30% gas savings on high-frequency functions.
- Comprehensive Testing: Full suite of unit, integration, and fork tests on
HardhatorFoundrybefore deployment.
We don't just write code; we deliver a verifiable asset with documented logic, upgrade paths, and a clear security posture for your team and users.
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PRODUCTION-READY SIMULATIONS
Comprehensive Stress Test Scenarios
We simulate the most critical and complex failure modes your validator set will face, providing actionable data to harden your network's resilience before mainnet launch.
01
Validator Churn & Slashing Events
Simulate mass validator exits, slashing penalties, and network recovery under high churn rates. Validate your economic security model and slashing response protocols.
> 40%
Churn Rate Tested
Real-time
Slashing Detection
02
Network Partition & Latency Attacks
Model BFT consensus under split-brain scenarios and targeted latency injection. Ensure liveness and finality guarantees during partial network outages.
< 2s
Finality Under Attack
99.9%
Liveness SLA
03
MEV & Transaction Flooding
Stress test mempool handling and block production with high-volume, malicious transaction spam and simulated MEV bundle attacks. Protect block proposer integrity.
10k+ TPS
Spam Load
Sub-second
Proposal Time
04
State Growth & Storage Pressure
Load test your node's state trie and disk I/O under rapid contract deployment and high-frequency state updates. Prevent performance degradation at scale.
1 TB+
State Size Simulated
< 100ms
I/O Latency
05
Governance & Upgrade Failures
Dry-run hard forks, parameter changes, and smart contract upgrades with a malicious minority. Test your upgrade rollback and coordination mechanisms.
0 Downtime
Upgrade Goal
Full Rollback
Test Coverage
06
Cross-Chain & Bridge Dependency Tests
Simulate failures in external oracle feeds, cross-chain bridges, and liquidity dependencies. Isolate and mitigate systemic risks from interconnected protocols.
10+ Protocols
Dependency Map
Automated
Failure Injection
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DELIVERABLES
Tangible Outcomes for Your Protocol
Our stress testing simulations provide concrete, actionable results that directly enhance your network's security, performance, and investor confidence.
01
Comprehensive Resilience Report
Receive a detailed analysis of your validator set's failure points, including Byzantine fault tolerance thresholds, slashing condition triggers, and recovery time objectives. This is your blueprint for hardening network security.
50+
Attack Vectors Tested
24h
Report Delivery
02
Validated Uptime & Performance SLAs
We provide data-backed Service Level Agreements for your validators, quantifying performance under load. Use these metrics in your staking documentation and to assure institutional delegators of network reliability.
99.9%
Proven Uptime
< 2s
Avg. Block Finality
03
Actionable Hardening Guide
Get step-by-step remediation steps for identified vulnerabilities, from client software configuration and monitoring setup to consensus parameter tuning and disaster recovery procedures.
Zero
Critical Risks Post-Fix
1 Week
Avg. Implementation
04
Investor & Auditor Confidence
Demonstrate proactive security to VCs and auditing firms with an independent, third-party validation of your network's robustness. This report is a key asset for due diligence and fundraising.
Tier-1
Audit Standard
Proven
Security Posture
Infrastructure Decision Matrix
Build vs. Buy: Stress Testing Your Validator Set
A detailed comparison of the total cost, risk, and time commitment for developing a validator stress testing system internally versus partnering with Chainscore Labs.
| Factor | Build In-House | Chainscore Service |
|---|---|---|
Time to Initial Test | 4-6 months | 2-4 weeks |
Security & Audit Overhead | High (Requires external audit) | Included (Pre-audited framework) |
Realistic Attack Simulation | Limited (Basic load testing) | Comprehensive (DoS, MEV, consensus exploits) |
Ongoing Maintenance & Updates | Full-time DevOps/SRE resource | Managed service with 24/7 monitoring |
Cross-Chain Coverage | Custom per chain (High dev cost) | Pre-built for 15+ EVM & non-EVM chains |
Expertise Required | Protocol-level devs, SRE, security | Your existing team + our specialists |
Total First-Year Cost | $250K - $600K+ | $75K - $200K |
Risk of Network Downtime | High (Untested failure modes) | Mitigated (Proven failure simulations) |
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PROVEN PROCESS
Our Methodology: From Scenario Design to Actionable Report
Our systematic, four-phase approach transforms complex blockchain risk into clear, prioritized action. We don't just run tests; we deliver a strategic roadmap for resilience.
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1. Protocol & Threat Modeling
We begin by mapping your validator client, consensus mechanism, and network architecture. Our team identifies critical failure vectors—from slashing conditions and MEV attacks to network partitions and state growth—to build a bespoke threat model.
50+
Pre-defined Attack Vectors
< 3 days
Modeling Phase
02
2. Custom Scenario Design
We engineer realistic, high-impact test scenarios based on your threat model. This includes crafting malicious payloads, simulating coordinated validator failures, and modeling extreme network conditions to stress the limits of your validator set.
100%
Tailored Scenarios
Real-World
Event Simulation
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3. Controlled Simulation Execution
Tests are executed in our isolated, instrumented sandbox environment. We deploy your exact client configurations and consensus rules, capturing granular telemetry on block production, finality, and validator performance under duress.
Zero Risk
To Mainnet
Full Telemetry
Data Capture
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CORE SERVICE
Smart Contract Development
Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for scale and compliance.
We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana that power your core business logic. Our development process is built for security-first execution:
- Formal verification and third-party audits (OpenZeppelin, CertiK) before mainnet deployment.
- Gas-optimized code for
ERC-20,ERC-721, and custom protocols to minimize user costs. - Upgradeable patterns using proxies and modular design for future-proofing.
Deliver a secure, audited MVP in as little as 2 weeks, not months.
We provide a complete delivery package:
- Full test suite with >95% coverage and deployment scripts.
- Technical documentation and architecture diagrams for your team.
- Post-launch monitoring and incident response support.
Validator Set Stress Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on how our simulation service identifies and fortifies your network's resilience before mainnet launch.
A comprehensive validator set stress test typically takes 1-2 weeks from kickoff to final report. This includes 2-3 days for environment setup and scenario design, 3-5 days of active simulation and data collection, and 2 days for analysis and report generation. For custom, multi-chain, or extremely large validator sets, timelines may extend to 3 weeks.
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Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.
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Time to ValueDirectly to Engineering Team
No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall