Polkadot Smart Contract Development Services preview

Polkadot Smart Contract
Development Services

Escape the limitations of the EVM. Build faster, safer, and smarter.

We architect next-gen smart contracts that natively communicate across the entire parachain ecosystem. Leveraging the power of WASM and XCM, we build logic that is faster, fully interoperable, and inherits the immutable shared security of the Polkadot Relay Chain from day one.

Challenges we solve

Number 1

Trapped in a siloed ecosystem?

By baking Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM) directly into your contract architecture, your application gains native access to assets and specialized services across every connected parachain, dissolving the barriers between isolated networks.

Number 2

Hitting the performance ceiling of legacy EVM standards?

We leverage Polkadot's native WebAssembly (WASM) environment to deploy high-performance contracts, enabling complex computations and lower operational costs that are simply impossible on older virtual machines.

Number 3

Terrified that a necessary upgrade could fracture your community?

Polkadot's architecture allows for seamless, forkless upgrades. We design your protocol's governance to execute sophisticated on-chain code replacements without ever disrupting network continuity.

Number 4

Frustrated by volatile gas fees killing your user experience?

Polkadot utilizes a deterministic, weight-based fee model. We pre-calculate and optimize the computational complexity of your contracts to ensure transaction costs remain stable and predictable for your end-users.

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Worried your codebase will be obsolete in six months?

Built on the modular Substrate framework, Polkadot works are designed to adapt. Our forward-looking architecture ensures your decentralized application can easily integrate new cryptographic primitives or consensus optimizations as they emerge.

Number 6

Tired of competing for blockspace with unrelated NFT crazes?

Through Polkadot’s sharded parachain design, your application taps into dedicated throughput. We architect your deployment to utilize this isolated blockspace, ensuring consistent performance regardless of traffic spikes on other parts of the network.

Polkadot smart contract development services

Your decentralized application finds its true potential with Polkadot blockchain development, creating logic that is natively interoperable and endlessly scalable across a universe of connected blockchains.

Polkadot smart contract development services

Custom Polkadot smart contract development

Leveraging the power of Rust and ink!, we build highly performant smart contracts that compile to WebAssembly (Wasm). This ensures your dApp runs natively on Substrate-based chains with superior speed, lower operational costs, and a smaller on-chain footprint than EVM code.

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Cross-consensus messaging (XCM) integration

Your application will communicate natively with the entire Polkadot ecosystem. By integrating XCM, your contracts can securely send assets and trustless instructions across diverse parachains without relying on fragile external bridges.

Parachain-native dApp deployment

We strategically deploy your code to the Substrate-based parachain best suited for your specific needs. Whether you require a DeFi-optimized environment, a privacy-focused layer, or a general-purpose EVM chain, we ensure your dApp finds its optimal home.

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Hybrid EVM & Wasm interoperability

Unlock the best of both worlds by combining established Ethereum tooling with next-generation Polkadot performance. We architect hybrid solutions that allow standard Solidity contracts to interact seamlessly with advanced Wasm logic, expanding your potential user base.

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Rust-native security auditing & testing

Security is ensured through rigorous, Rust-native testing frameworks that go beyond simple unit tests. Your contracts undergo exhaustive fuzzing and integration simulations to guarantee they behave exactly as intended.

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Case studies

We simplify complexity and build ready-made, functional solutions. Explore our smart contract use cases to see how it works.

Blockchain ecosystem for DeFi applications

We architected a custom Polkadot protocol, comprehensive smart contracts for a functional blockchain ecosystem, delivering new solutions that became a cornerstone of the Rio DeFi platform.

  • High transaction speed & scalability
  • EVM compatibility & Web3 support
  • Fair, transparent, and verifiable transactions
  • Enhanced blockchain platform statistics
  • Easy wallet authentication
Blockchain ecosystem for DeFi applications case preview

Community-governed DeFi platform

A community-controlled DeFi hub offering a suite of services like lending, staking, and a launchpad. It relies on secure smart contracts for its operations and is built for cross-chain compatibility.

  • Native platform token development
  • Deployed 60+ staking pools to grow participation
  • Migration of core components to Solana
  • Reached $71.18M total value staked
  • Community-driven governance and rewards
Community-governed DeFi platform case preview

Smart contract analysis and security check for the NFT marketplace

We analyzed PRISM smart contracts, identified bugs, and vulnerabilities, and gave advice on how to keep the platform running smoothly. We fixed all the issues detected and afterwards successfully passed a smart contract audit.

  • Zero critical vulnerabilities
  • Enhanced system security
  • Secured transaction flow
  • Enforced marketplace exclusivity
  • Future-proofing capability
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Clients’ reviews

The outstanding blockchain reviews are a direct reflection of the close teamwork between PixelPlex and our clients.

  • PixelPlex has not only helped us with our smart contract functionality, but they’ve also helped us get those smart contracts audited. Their team has also helped us scope, design, and build a custom wallet and a marketplace for buying and selling NFTs. The most successful result of our engagement is that PixelPlex has created a fully working prototype from scratch.

    Adam Greenwood, CEO & Founder, Qtum Foundation

    Adam Greenwood

    CEO & Founder, Qtum Foundation

  • What really stands out about PixelPlex is their deep understanding of blockchain technologies, solutions, and assets. Through their knowledge and experience, they help us understand the pitfalls, benefits, and drawbacks of every framework and approach. It doesn’t feel like they’re a third-party contractor; they’re like an extension of our own team.

    Eric Vogel, Co-Founder, Circularr, Ltd

    Eric Vogel

    Co-Founder, Circularr, Ltd

  • From the beginning, they were leading us in the right direction. PixelPlex knew a lot about using blockchain technology, the platforms, and how to integrate that in the process. They showed us how we really should use the platform and the benefits the platform really gives us.

    Senior Manager, Ernst & Young AG

    Senior Manager

    Ernst & Young AG

Why choose us

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0 exploits in our career

We engineer contracts with a zero-exploit mindset, treating every line of code as a potential vault. Our adversarial testing ensures your logic is fortified against attacks, backed by a flawless security track record.

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More than a decade in blockchain development

With over 13 years in blockchain development, we've been building since the technology's infancy. This deep history guarantees we apply the most modern, future-proof, and cost-effective strategies to your project.

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We use what we build

Our developers don't just write code – they are active mainnet users. We understand the pain of high fees and failed transactions personally, so we build dApps that respect your users' wallets and time.

1M+

smart contracts on mainnet

450+

projects completed

$1.2B

raised by our clients

$50M

end-users onboarded across our clients’ dApps

0

exploits since day 1

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unicorns exceeding $1B in value

Top blockchain
company 2024

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Key benefits of Polkadot smart contract development

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Future-proof your logic with forkless upgrades

Your protocol can evolve as fast as your business. Polkadot’s architecture allows you to upgrade your core business logic on-chain without hard forks, ensuring seamless improvements without disrupting your user base.

2.

Customize your own blockchain for ultimate performance

Move beyond shared smart contract platforms. We can launch your application as its own sovereign parachain, giving you dedicated throughput and the freedom to optimize every parameter for your specific use case.

3.

Benefit from shared, enterprise-grade security

By connecting to the Polkadot Relay Chain, your project instantly inherits the immense economic security of the entire network. You can focus on building your application, not on bootstrapping your own validator set.

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Write faster, safer contracts with WebAssembly (Wasm)

Wasm smart contracts offer superior performance and a smaller on-chain footprint compared to legacy EVM code. This translates to faster execution speeds and lower transaction costs for your end-users.

5.

Empower your community with on-chain governance

True decentralization is built-in, not bolted on. Polkadot's sophisticated governance modules allow you to give your token holders a transparent, binding voice in the future direction of your protocol.

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Scale infinitely through parallel execution

Your dApp won't get clogged by network congestion. Polkadot processes transactions from many different chains in parallel, ensuring your application remains fast and responsive even as the wider ecosystem grows.

Cost of Polkadot smart contract development services

Starting at

$10,000

Launch secure, efficient smart contracts tailored for the Polkadot ecosystem with our foundational package.

What's included:

  • Strategic architecture design
  • Smart contract development
  • Rigorous testing & validation
  • Deployment & documentation

Need complex cross-chain messaging (XCM), custom Substrate pallets, or dApp frontend integration? We provide a detailed custom quote.

Polkadot smart contract development process

Our team ensures your dApp is interoperable, upgradeable, and secure from its very first block.

1. Protocol & cross-chain logic definition

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2. Substrate-native system architecture

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3. Rust-based security & performance testing

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4. Secure ink! & Wasm implementation

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5. Polkadot.js & UI integration

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6. Mainnet launch & parachain deployment

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Protocol & cross-chain logic definition

Your business logic is mapped to Polkadot's multi-chain architecture. This defines not just what your contract does, but how it will communicate with other parachains and assets, establishing the foundation for a truly interoperable application.

Deliverables

  • Cross-chain message (XCM) flow diagrams
  • On-chain state and storage definitions
  • Parachain interaction strategy

Substrate-native system architecture

A robust architecture is designed to leverage the full power of Substrate. We determine whether your logic is best served by a smart contract, a custom runtime module (pallet), or a hybrid approach, ensuring optimal performance and upgradability.

Deliverables

  • Runtime module vs. contract analysis
  • Forkless upgrade strategy
  • Off-chain worker architecture

Rust-based security & performance testing

Polkadot's environment demands rigorous testing. We utilize Rust's advanced tooling to fuzz test every input and simulate complex cross-chain scenarios, ensuring your logic is resilient and your resource usage is optimized for the network's constraints.

Deliverables

  • Comprehensive fuzz testing suite
  • Cross-chain integration test results
  • Resource usage (weight) analysis report

Secure ink! & Wasm implementation

Writing clean, efficient Rust code using the ink! framework is the core of implementation. This process focuses on producing high-performance WebAssembly binaries that are compact, secure, and ready for deployment on any Substrate-based chain.

Deliverables

  • Version-controlled ink! source code
  • Optimized Wasm contract binaries
  • Automated unit and integration test suite

Polkadot.js & UI integration

Your on-chain logic is connected to a seamless user experience. We build the necessary front-end adapters using Polkadot.js to allow users to interact with your complex substrate-native features through a simple, familiar interface.

Deliverables

  • Custom Polkadot.js API hooks
  • Wallet connection blueprints
  • Front-end transaction signing flow

Mainnet launch & parachain deployment

We execute tested deployment scripts to launch your contracts on your chosen parachain (like Moonbeam or Astar) or even as your own parathread, verifying the code on-chain for complete public transparency.

Deliverables

  • Mainnet deployment scripts
  • Verified on-chain contract source
  • Post-launch governance setup plan

Blockchain technology stack

Our process involves a thorough review of prominent blockchain platforms, enabling us to choose the network that achieves the perfect balance of security and speed for your project.

Blockchain technology platforms

Ethereum

Ethereum

Solana

Solana

Cardano

Cardano

Polkadot

Polkadot

Flow

Flow

Polygon

Polygon

Bitcoin

Bitcoin

Binance

Binance Smart Chain

Hyperledger

Hyperledger

Hedera

Hedera

Echo

Echo

Quorum

Quorum

Graphene

Graphene

EOS

EOS

Corda

Corda

Dash

Dash

Ripple

Ripple

Technology stack

Solidity

Solidity

C++

C++

C#

C#

Angular

Angular

Python

Python

React

React

NextJS

NextJS

NestJS

NestJS

JS

JS

Express

Express

Swift

Swift

Kotlin

Kotlin

GO

GO

Cadence

Cadence

Node.js

Node.js

Our signature domains

We specialize in combining blockchain technology with intelligent systems to build innovative, data-driven solutions for modern businesses.

Blockchain

We handle the full spectrum of blockchain development: custom protocols, secure and audited smart contracts, fast decentralized apps (dApps), and integrated digital wallets.
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Tokenization

We create end-to-end tokenization ecosystems and custom asset structures, complete with integrated on-chain trading for easy management and exchange.
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Data science

We use data science to transform complex, raw data into actionable insights and automated systems that improve decision-making and reveal hidden value.
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Machine learning

We provide full-cycle Machine Learning development, including custom model creation, computer vision, natural language processing, and seamless system deployment.
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Your journey with PixelPlex starts here

STEP 1

Reach out – no pressure

  • Drop us a line, call, or fill out our form. Tell us what's on your mind, no obligation.
STEP 2

Deep dive: consultation

  • Let's discuss your goals, budget, and timeline. We want to fully grasp your vision and needs.
STEP 3

Development roadmap

  • Receive a clear roadmap, scope of work, and investment estimate.
STEP 4

Kickoff & development

  • Once aligned, we’ll sign the agreement and launch your project.

FAQ

What makes your Polkadot smart contract development company better than an EVM-focused firm?

Our Polkadot smart contract development company leverages WebAssembly (WASM) and Rust/ink! to build contracts that are significantly faster and more performant than those built on older virtual machines.

How do you handle cross-chain communication for my dApp on Polkadot?

We integrate Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM) directly into the architecture, ensuring your contracts can natively and securely send assets and instructions across any connected parachain without relying on risky external bridges.

Do your Polkadot smart contract development services ensure stable transaction costs?

Yes, our Polkadot smart contract development services optimize your contract's computational complexity against Polkadot's weight-based fee model, resulting in stable and predictable transaction costs for your users.

Can you help my project integrate with existing EVM chains while leveraging Polkadot's power?

Absolutely, we architect hybrid EVM and Wasm interoperability solutions, allowing your standard Solidity contracts to seamlessly interact with advanced Wasm logic and expand your user base.

What is included in your base package for Polkadot smart contract development solutions?

Our standard Polkadot smart contract development solutions package includes strategic architecture design, contract development, rigorous Rust-native testing, and full deployment support on your chosen parachain.

What technology do you use for building the actual smart contracts on Polkadot?

We use the Rust programming language and the official ink! framework to compile high-performance smart contracts into WebAssembly (Wasm) binaries for native execution on Substrate-based chains.

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