We deliver battle-tested, audited governance modules that move your protocol from concept to mainnet. Each feature is designed for security, scalability, and seamless integration.
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Services
On-Chain Governance Development
We design and deploy secure, upgradeable on-chain governance systems for DeFi protocols. Our frameworks automate proposal voting, treasury management, and protocol upgrades using token-based voting.
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PRODUCTION-READY MODULES
Core Governance Features We Implement
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TANGIBLE RESULTS
Business Outcomes for Your Protocol
Our on-chain governance development delivers more than just code. We build systems that create measurable advantages in security, community engagement, and operational efficiency.
01
Enhanced Protocol Security & Resilience
We implement battle-tested governance frameworks with multi-sig timelocks, emergency shutdown procedures, and formal verification. This reduces the risk of governance attacks and protocol exploits, protecting your treasury and user funds.
100%
Formal Verification
0
Critical Audit Findings
02
Faster, More Efficient Decision-Making
Deploy gas-optimized voting contracts with snapshot integration and delegation features. Reduce proposal execution time from weeks to hours, enabling your DAO to adapt quickly to market changes and community sentiment.
< 24h
Proposal Execution
60%
Gas Cost Reduction
03
Increased Token Holder Participation
Design intuitive governance interfaces with delegation dashboards and transparent voting history. Higher participation rates lead to more legitimate, community-backed decisions and a stronger, more decentralized protocol.
40%+
Avg. Voter Turnout
2x
Delegation Adoption
04
Regulatory & Compliance Readiness
Architect governance with built-in compliance layers: KYC-gated voting, proposal whitelists, and on-chain transparency reports. Future-proof your protocol for institutional adoption and evolving regulatory landscapes.
SOC 2
Compliance Framework
Full Audit Trail
On-Chain Record
Strategic Infrastructure Decision
Build vs. Buy: Custom Governance vs. Generic Templates
A detailed comparison of the time, cost, and risk profile of developing a custom on-chain governance system in-house versus partnering with Chainscore Labs for a tailored, production-ready solution.
| Key Factor | Build In-House | Generic Template (Open Source) | Chainscore Custom Development |
|---|---|---|---|
Time to Production Launch | 6-12 months | 2-4 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
Initial Development Cost | $200K - $500K+ | $0 - $10K | $50K - $150K |
Security & Audit Posture | High Risk (unaudited, custom code) | Moderate Risk (public, battle-tested but generic) | Low Risk (custom-audited by Spearbit/Quantstamp) |
Custom Logic & Flexibility | Fully Customizable | Limited (fork & modify) | Fully Customizable |
Gas Optimization | Your team's expertise | Generic, often unoptimized | Expert-optimized for your use case |
Ongoing Maintenance Burden | Full team required | Community-dependent | Optional SLA with 24/7 monitoring |
Integration Support | Your team's responsibility | Documentation only | End-to-end support (wallets, oracles, etc.) |
Upgradeability & Governance Design | Design from scratch | Fixed patterns (e.g., OZ Governor) | Tailored for your tokenomics & community |
Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1) | $300K - $700K+ | $20K - $100K+ (hidden integration costs) | $75K - $200K (predictable) |
how-we-deliver
PROVEN METHODOLOGY
Our Development Process
A structured, security-first approach to building resilient on-chain governance systems that launch on time and perform under load.
01
Governance Architecture & Design
We design modular governance frameworks (Compound Governor, OpenZeppelin Governor) tailored to your tokenomics. Deliverables include a technical specification, gas cost analysis, and a phased rollout plan.
1-2 weeks
Specification Finalization
3+ frameworks
Architecture Options
02
Smart Contract Development
Implementation of core governance contracts (voting, delegation, treasury) and auxiliary modules (timelocks, veto councils). Built with Solidity 0.8+, OpenZeppelin libraries, and gas-optimized patterns.
100% coverage
Unit Test Target
OpenZeppelin
Security Foundation
03
Security Audit & Formal Verification
Rigorous multi-layered security review. Includes automated analysis (Slither, MythX), manual expert review, and optional formal verification for critical state transitions before mainnet deployment.
2+ auditors
Independent Review
Critical Issues
Zero Tolerance
04
Testnet Deployment & Simulation
Full deployment on testnet (Sepolia, Holesky) with comprehensive simulation of governance scenarios: proposal creation, voting, quorum achievement, and execution under network stress.
50+ scenarios
Simulated
Goerli Fork
Dry-run Environment
05
Mainnet Launch & Monitoring
Managed production deployment with secure private key handling. We establish real-time monitoring for proposal activity, voter participation, and contract health, with 24/7 alerting for critical functions.
< 4 hours
Deployment Window
24/7
Initial Monitoring
06
Documentation & Handoff
Complete technical documentation for developers and user-facing guides for token holders. We provide operational runbooks and support your team through the first governance cycle.
Full SDK
Integration Support
Live Training
Team Handoff
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BUILT FOR ENTERPRISE
Technology & Protocol Standards
We develop on-chain governance systems using battle-tested standards and security-first engineering. Our approach ensures your protocol is scalable, upgradeable, and secure from day one.
Structured Development Roadmap
Typical Project Timeline & Deliverables
A transparent breakdown of our phased delivery approach for on-chain governance systems, from initial design to post-launch support.
| Phase & Deliverable | Starter (4-6 Weeks) | Professional (8-12 Weeks) | Enterprise (12-16+ Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
Governance Framework Design & Architecture | Basic token-weighted voting | Multi-mechanism (e.g., Conviction, Quadratic) | Custom hybrid model with delegation & reputation |
Smart Contract Suite Development | Core proposal & voting contracts | Full suite with treasury, timelock, execution | Advanced modules (veto, delegation, cross-chain) |
Security Audit & Testing | Internal review & basic unit tests | Formal audit by 3rd party (e.g., Spearbit) | Multi-firm audit, bug bounty program setup |
Frontend Interface | Basic proposal dashboard | Full-featured DAO dashboard with analytics | Custom-branded portal with admin controls |
Deployment & Integration | Single-chain deployment (e.g., Ethereum Mainnet) | Multi-chain deployment (e.g., L2s, app-chains) | Full infrastructure setup with monitoring & RPC |
Documentation | Technical specs & user guide | Comprehensive developer & end-user docs | Custom integration guides & API documentation |
Post-Launch Support | 30-day warranty period | 3-month support & maintenance SLA | 12-month dedicated support & upgrade path |
Estimated Investment | From $25K | From $75K | Custom Quote |
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ENTERPRISE-GRADE
Security & Audit Practices
On-chain governance controls critical assets and protocol logic. We build with security as the foundation, not an afterthought, delivering audited, battle-tested systems.
01
Multi-Layer Security Architecture
We implement defense-in-depth: formal verification for core logic, automated monitoring for live proposals, and secure multi-sig execution layers to protect your treasury.
3+
Security Layers
24/7
Threat Monitoring
02
Comprehensive Smart Contract Audits
Every governance contract undergoes rigorous review by internal experts and leading third-party firms like Spearbit and Code4rena winners before mainnet deployment.
2+
External Audits
0 Critical
Guarantee
03
Gas Optimization & Cost Security
We optimize governance operations (voting, execution) to minimize gas costs by 40-60%, protecting your community from prohibitive transaction fees and potential griefing attacks.
40-60%
Gas Reduction
Benchmarked
vs. OpenZeppelin
04
Incident Response & Upgradability
Built with secure, transparent upgrade patterns (UUPS Proxies) and a documented incident response plan to address vulnerabilities without protocol downtime.
< 4 hours
Response SLA
Zero-Downtime
Upgrades
On-Chain Governance Development
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers on our process, timeline, security, and support for building secure, scalable governance protocols.
We follow a structured 5-phase process: 1. Discovery & Scoping (1 week): We analyze your tokenomics and governance goals. 2. Architecture Design (1-2 weeks): We design the smart contract system and voting mechanisms. 3. Development & Testing (3-6 weeks): We build with Solidity 0.8+ and conduct internal audits. 4. Security Audit (2-3 weeks): We facilitate a review by a top-tier third-party firm like Quantstamp or CertiK. 5. Deployment & Handoff (1 week): We deploy to mainnet and provide full documentation. We provide weekly demos and maintain a shared project dashboard for transparency.
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Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall