We architect and deploy production-ready smart contracts that form the foundation of your Web3 application. Our development process is built on security-first principles, utilizing OpenZeppelin standards and rigorous internal audits before deployment to mainnet.
Confidential Derivatives Platform Design
Custom Smart Contract Development
Secure, audited smart contracts built to your exact specifications, from tokens to complex DeFi logic.
- Token Standards: Custom
ERC-20,ERC-721, andERC-1155contracts with tailored minting, vesting, and governance logic. - DeFi & dApps: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), staking pools, lending protocols, and multi-signature wallets.
- Enterprise Logic: Complex business rules, access control systems, and cross-chain interoperability layers.
We deliver battle-tested code with a 99.9% security audit pass rate and documentation that ensures your team can maintain and extend the system.
Core Architecture Components We Deliver
We architect and deliver the complete, production-ready technical stack for your confidential derivatives platform. Each component is built with institutional-grade security, performance, and compliance in mind.
Zero-Knowledge Proof Circuit Design
Custom ZK-SNARK/STARK circuits for confidential order matching and position verification. We implement protocols like Plonk or Groth16 to hide trade sizes and counterparties while ensuring on-chain settlement validity.
Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Vaults
Non-custodial, threshold-signature wallets for managing collateral and settlements. Eliminates single points of failure with distributed key generation and signing across your validators.
Off-Chain Matching Engine
High-throughput, low-latency order book built for privacy. Processes orders with encrypted details, matches via MPC, and generates ZK proofs for batch settlement on your chosen L1/L2.
Cross-Chain Settlement Adapters
Modular bridges and atomic swap modules for multi-chain collateral and finality. Supports Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, and other EVM chains with verified state proofs.
Real-Time Risk & Surveillance System
On-chain and off-chain monitoring for capital efficiency, liquidation triggers, and regulatory compliance (e.g., trade surveillance). Provides real-time alerts and automated circuit breakers.
Institutional API Gateway
FIX API, WebSocket feeds, and REST endpoints for seamless integration with existing trading desks, custody providers, and prime brokerage systems. Includes full audit trails.
Business Outcomes for Your Platform
Our design and development process is engineered to deliver measurable, high-impact results for your confidential derivatives platform. We focus on outcomes that directly impact your go-to-market speed, security posture, and operational efficiency.
Secure Confidential Smart Contracts
Zero-knowledge (zk-SNARKs/zk-STARKs) and secure multi-party computation (sMPC) contracts for private order matching, position management, and settlement. Built with formal verification and audited by leading security firms.
High-Performance Matching Engine
Sub-second order matching with deterministic finality, capable of processing 10,000+ TPS. Engineered for low-latency execution to ensure competitive pricing and minimal slippage for institutional traders.
Regulatory-Compliant Architecture
Privacy-preserving design that integrates selective disclosure for regulators and compliance modules (Travel Rule, AML/CFT). Enables auditability without compromising user confidentiality.
Scalable Cross-Chain Settlement
Interoperable settlement layer supporting assets from Ethereum, Solana, and other major L1/L2 networks. Reduces fragmentation and provides unified liquidity for complex derivative products.
Institutional-Grade Risk Engine
Real-time margin calculation, liquidation logic, and portfolio risk analytics. Automated safeguards protect the protocol and its users from market volatility and systemic risk.
Production-Ready Deployment
End-to-end platform deployment with monitoring, alerting, and incident response playbooks. We ensure your platform launches with enterprise-grade reliability and operational support.
Structured Development Path
A phased approach to building a confidential derivatives platform, balancing speed, features, and compliance.
| Development Phase | Proof-of-Concept (4-6 weeks) | Production-Ready (8-12 weeks) | Enterprise Scale (12-16+ weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
Core Confidential Swap Engine | |||
Basic Order Types (Limit/Market) | |||
Advanced Order Types (Stop-Loss, TWAP) | |||
Multi-Chain Deployment (EVM L2s) | |||
On-Chain & Off-Chain Oracle Integration | Basic (Chainlink) | Advanced (Pyth, API3) | Custom & Proprietary |
Regulatory Compliance Module (KYC/AML) | Basic Integration | Full Customization | |
Institutional API & FIX Protocol | |||
Smart Contract Audit Scope | Light Review | Full Audit + Formal Verification | Continuous Auditing |
Post-Launch Support & SLA | 30 Days | 6 Months | 12+ Months Custom |
Estimated Investment | $50K - $80K | $120K - $200K | Custom Quote |
Our Zero-Knowledge Development Process
A systematic, security-first approach to building confidential derivatives platforms. We deliver production-ready ZK circuits and smart contracts, not just proofs-of-concept.
Architecture & Circuit Design
We design the foundational ZK-SNARK or ZK-STARK circuits for your specific derivatives logic (options, futures, swaps). This includes defining the private inputs (positions, PnL) and public verification logic to ensure correctness without revealing sensitive data.
Implementation & Optimization
Our engineers write and rigorously optimize the ZK circuits and their Solidity verifiers. We focus on minimizing proof generation time and on-chain verification gas costs, which are critical for user experience and platform economics.
Security Audit & Formal Verification
Every circuit and verifier contract undergoes internal review followed by an audit from a top-tier firm like Trail of Bits or Quantstamp. We use formal verification tools to mathematically prove the correctness of critical financial logic.
Integration & Front-End SDK
We build the necessary backend prover services and a developer-friendly SDK (TypeScript/React) for your front-end. This allows your UI to seamlessly generate proofs for trades and settlements and interact with the on-chain verifier.
Testing & Stress Simulation
We deploy the complete system to a testnet and execute comprehensive stress tests simulating high-volume trading, malicious inputs, and edge cases. Performance metrics for throughput and finality are validated against your requirements.
Mainnet Deployment & Monitoring
We manage the secure, phased mainnet deployment of the verifier contracts and prover infrastructure. Post-launch, we provide monitoring dashboards for proof success rates, gas costs, and system health to ensure operational reliability.
Build vs. Buy: Confidential Derivatives
A cost and capability comparison between developing a confidential derivatives platform internally versus partnering with Chainscore Labs.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Partner with Chainscore |
|---|---|---|
Time to Market | 9-18 months | 8-12 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $300K - $750K+ | $75K - $200K |
Core Expertise Required | Zero-Knowledge Cryptography, DeFi, Solidity, MPC | Integration & Strategy |
Security & Audit Burden | High (Unaudited, High Risk) | Low (Pre-audited, Production-Proven) |
Ongoing Maintenance & Upgrades | Dedicated 3-5 person team | Optional SLA with 24/7 Support |
Protocol & Chain Upkeep | Your responsibility | Handled by our team |
Feature Depth (e.g., FHE, ZK-SNARKs) | Limited to team's R&D | Access to cutting-edge R&D |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $500K - $1.2M+ | $150K - $350K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our design and development process for secure, high-performance derivatives platforms.
A complete platform from design to mainnet deployment typically takes 8-12 weeks. This includes 2-3 weeks for architecture and smart contract design, 4-6 weeks for core development and internal testing, and 2-3 weeks for third-party audits and final deployment. We use agile sprints to deliver working prototypes within the first 3 weeks.
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