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ZK-Rollup AppChain & Layer 3 Development

Deploy a sovereign ZK-Rollup application chain (AppChain) or Layer 3 network over existing L2s. We deliver dedicated throughput, custom economics, and full control over your stack in 4-6 weeks.
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SECURE, AUDITED CODE

Smart Contract Development

Enterprise-grade smart contract development with formal verification and comprehensive security audits.

We architect and deploy secure, gas-optimized smart contracts on EVM and Solana chains. Our process delivers production-ready code in 2-4 weeks, backed by formal verification and multi-stage audits to eliminate vulnerabilities before mainnet deployment.

  • Custom Logic: Build ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, DeFi primitives, DAOs, and bespoke business logic.
  • Security First: Adherence to OpenZeppelin standards, automated testing with Hardhat/Foundry, and manual review by our in-house audit team.
  • Full Lifecycle: From initial design and development to deployment, verification on Etherscan/Solscan, and ongoing upgrade management via transparent proxies.
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END-TO-END DEVELOPMENT

What We Deliver

We architect, build, and deploy production-ready ZK-Rollup AppChains and Layer 3 solutions. Our focus is on delivering secure, scalable infrastructure that accelerates your time-to-market and reduces long-term operational overhead.

01

Custom ZK-Rollup AppChain

We build dedicated, EVM-compatible ZK-Rollup chains using proven stacks like Polygon CDK, zkSync ZK Stack, or Starknet. Includes sequencer setup, data availability configuration, and custom gas token integration.

4-6 weeks
To Testnet
EVM Compatible
Standard
02

Layer 3 (L3) Architecture

Design and deploy hyper-scalable L3s settled to your chosen L2. We optimize for ultra-low transaction fees and sub-second finality, ideal for high-throughput dApps like gaming or social platforms.

< 0.01¢
Target TX Cost
< 1 sec
Finality
03

Security & Audits

From smart contracts to bridge logic and sequencer security, we implement industry best practices. All core components undergo rigorous internal review and can be prepared for external audits by firms like Spearbit or Quantstamp.

Zero Critical
Audit History
OpenZeppelin
Standards
04

Bridging & Interoperability

Seamless asset and message passing between your chain and Ethereum/L2s. We implement canonical bridges, third-party bridge integrations (LayerZero, Axelar), and secure cross-chain messaging for composability.

5+
Bridge Protocols
Native & 3rd Party
Options
05

Production DevOps & Monitoring

Full infrastructure deployment with Kubernetes, Grafana/Prometheus dashboards, and blockchain explorers. We provide 24/7 monitoring, alerting, and SLA-backed node operation to ensure >99.5% uptime.

>99.5%
Uptime SLA
Full Dashboard
Monitoring
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STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES

Why Build a Dedicated ZK-Rollup?

Move beyond shared L2s. A dedicated ZK-Rollup AppChain provides sovereignty, performance, and economic control tailored to your application's specific needs.

01

Tailored Performance & Cost

Eliminate unpredictable gas fees and network congestion from shared L2s. We architect your rollup with a custom gas token and fee model, giving you predictable, application-specific transaction costs and sub-second finality for your users.

< 1 sec
Avg. Finality
~$0.001
Avg. Tx Cost
02

Application Sovereignty

Full control over your chain's logic, upgrades, and governance. Deploy custom precompiles, implement proprietary state transition functions, and schedule upgrades on your timeline without being subject to a general-purpose L2's roadmap or governance.

100%
Upgrade Control
Custom VM
Flexibility
03

Enhanced Security & Data Privacy

Leverage zero-knowledge proofs for scalable, verifiable computation with optional data privacy. Our implementations use battle-tested proving systems (e.g., Plonk, STARKs) and sequencer designs with economic security guarantees, keeping your user data and business logic confidential.

ZK-Proofs
Verification
Ethereum L1
Security Anchor
04

Optimized Developer Experience

We provide a fully-managed rollup stack with familiar EVM/Solidity tooling, a dedicated block explorer, indexer, and bridge UI. Your team builds dApps, not infrastructure, reducing time-to-market from months to weeks.

< 4 weeks
To Testnet
EVM Native
Tooling
05

Sustainable Economic Model

Capture the value you create. Implement a native fee token, earn sequencer fees, and design tokenomics that align your ecosystem. We help you structure a sustainable revenue model beyond simple application fees.

Fee Capture
Revenue Stream
Custom Token
Economic Design
06

Future-Proof Scalability

Start with a single app-chain and scale to a connected ecosystem of specialized rollups (Layer 3). Our architecture is built for horizontal scaling, allowing you to add new chains for specific functions (e.g., a gaming rollup, a DeFi rollup) with seamless interoperability.

Modular Stack
Architecture
L3 Ready
Growth Path
Choose Your Development Path

ZK-Rollup Development Tiers

Compare our structured service tiers designed to match your project's stage, from initial proof-of-concept to a fully production-ready, enterprise-grade ZK-Rollup AppChain.

Core DeliverablesProof-of-ConceptProduction-ReadyEnterprise

Custom ZK Circuit Design & Implementation

Smart Contract Suite (Solidity/Vyper)

Basic DApp Logic

Full DEX/Lending Logic

Custom Business Logic

Security Audit Scope

Internal Review

Third-Party Audit (1 Firm)

Third-Party Audit (2+ Firms)

Prover & Sequencer Infrastructure

Local Testnet

Managed Cloud Deployment

Multi-Cloud / On-Prem Hybrid

Data Availability Solution

Centralized (Test)

Validium / Volition

Custom DA Layer (Celestia/EigenDA)

Bridge & Interoperability

Single Bridge (Testnet)

Multi-Chain Bridge (Mainnet)

Custom Messaging Layer (CCIP/Wormhole)

Performance & Scaling

Up to 100 TPS

1,000 - 5,000 TPS

10,000+ TPS Target

Developer Support & Training

Documentation Only

4 Weeks of Support

Dedicated Technical Account Manager

Uptime SLA & Monitoring

None

99.5% with Alerts

99.9% with 24/7 SRE Team

Estimated Timeline

4-6 Weeks

8-12 Weeks

12+ Weeks (Custom)

Starting Engagement

$50K

$200K

Custom Quote

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METHODOLOGY

Our Development Process

A proven, four-phase framework to deliver production-ready ZK-Rollup AppChains and Layer 3s, from initial design to mainnet launch and beyond.

01

Architecture & Design

We define your AppChain's core parameters: data availability layer (Celestia, EigenDA), sequencer model, and ZK-proof system (zkSync, Starknet, Polygon zkEVM). This phase establishes the security and scalability foundation.

2-3 weeks
Design Sprint
3+ Options
Architecture Reviewed
02

Core Development & Integration

Our engineers build and integrate the rollup stack: custom smart contracts, bridge modules, and RPC endpoints. We implement gas-efficient ZK-circuits and ensure seamless compatibility with your chosen L1 (Ethereum, Arbitrum).

Solidity 0.8+
Code Standard
OpenZeppelin
Security Base
03

Security & Testing

Every component undergoes rigorous testing, including internal audits, formal verification of ZK-circuits, and testnet deployment. We simulate high-load scenarios to validate finality and throughput guarantees.

Internal Audit
Mandatory Phase
Testnet
Deployment
04

Deployment & Monitoring

We manage the mainnet launch with sequenced rollouts and provide 24/7 monitoring via Chainscore's dashboard. This includes tracking sequencer health, proof generation latency, and cross-chain bridge security.

99.9% SLA
Post-Launch Uptime
24/7
Monitoring
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PRODUCTION-READY FOUNDATION

Technology & Protocol Stack

We build your ZK-Rollup AppChain on a battle-tested, modular stack designed for security, performance, and seamless integration. This is the same foundation trusted by leading protocols to handle billions in value.

03

Prover & Sequencer Infrastructure

Managed, high-availability sequencer nodes and optimized prover setups. We ensure sub-second block production and reliable proof generation with 99.9% uptime SLAs.

99.9%
Uptime SLA
< 500ms
Block Time
04

Smart Contract Architecture

Custom core contracts (bridge, sequencer, governance) built in Solidity 0.8+ or Cairo, following OpenZeppelin patterns and audited by third-party security firms.

100%
Audit Coverage
OpenZeppelin
Security Standard
06

DevEx & Tooling

Full suite: custom block explorer, RPC endpoints, indexer, and SDKs. We provide the tools your team needs to build, monitor, and scale applications effectively.

< 1 day
Dev Environment
Full API Suite
Included
Technical & Commercial Details

ZK-Rollup Development FAQs

Answers to the most common questions from CTOs and founders evaluating ZK-Rollup development partners. Based on our experience delivering 20+ production rollups.

For a standard EVM-compatible ZK-Rollup with core DeFi primitives, deployment typically takes 4-6 weeks from kickoff to mainnet. This includes architecture, smart contract development, prover/sequencer setup, and initial security audit. Pricing is project-based, with standard deployments starting at $80,000. Complex, custom protocols with advanced cryptography can range from $150,000 to $500,000+. We provide fixed-price proposals after a technical scoping session.

ENQUIRY

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today.

Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.

NDA Protected
24h Response
Directly to Engineering Team
10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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