Token Development
Token development for utility, governance, payment, NFT and permissioned tokens — contracts, vesting, distribution and launch tooling.
- WalletSigns transaction
- Smart contractVault.deposit()
- BlockchainIncluded in block
- IndexerEvent → Postgres
- APIGraphQL · webhooks
- ApplicationBalance updated
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12 conf.
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11 conf.
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10 conf.
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Decoded events
- Deposit(0x8f2…a91, 500)confirmed
- Transfer(0x1c7…4de → 0x9b0…77f)confirmed
- RoleGranted(PAUSER, multisig)timelock
RPC failover · 3 providers · reorg-safe indexing
Division
Service area
Smart Contract Engineering
Engagement
Project · Team · Managed
Overview
A token is simple to deploy and hard to get right. Supply rules, minting permissions, vesting schedules, transfer restrictions, upgradeability and cross-chain deployment all create risk if they are improvised. We build token systems on established standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-3643 and SPL), with explicit roles, tested vesting and distribution contracts, claim and airdrop tooling, and admin controls held in multisig. Token economics and legal classification are your decisions with your advisors; we make sure the code does exactly what was agreed.
Common use cases
- Utility or governance tokenFungible token with vesting, treasury and voting.
- Payment or reward tokenLoyalty points or in-app currency with controlled minting.
- NFT collection or membershipERC-721 / ERC-1155 with minting, royalties and metadata.
- Permissioned tokenTransfer rules and allowlists for regulated or private assets.
Quick answers
Token Development at a glance
The essentials in brief. Every project is scoped individually — ask us for specifics.
- What is token development?
- Token development for utility, governance, payment, NFT and permissioned tokens — contracts, vesting, distribution and launch tooling.
- Who is it for?
- Typically Web3 startups, fintechs adding digital assets, and institutions exploring tokenization, stablecoins or on-chain settlement.
- What does Shivacha provide?
- Token contracts
- Vesting & distribution
- Roles & admin controls
- Multi-chain deployment
- Dashboards
- Audit preparation
- Which technologies are used?
- Solidity, OpenZeppelin, Foundry, Ethereum, Polygon, Solana — chosen to fit your stack and constraints.
- How does the process work?
- Specify → Design → Implement → Test adversarially → Prepare for audit.
- What affects the cost?
- Contract complexity and number of chains
- Custody and wallet model
- Independent audit scope
- Indexing, analytics and back-office tooling
- Compliance integrations (KYC, AML, Travel Rule)
- Upgradeability and governance requirements
- How long does it take?
- A focused contract system or dApp MVP typically takes 8–14 weeks plus independent audit time; institutional platforms usually take 4–9 months.
- How do I get started?
- Share a short brief in the form below, book a 30-minute call or message us on WhatsApp. A senior engineer replies within one business day; NDA on request.
Capabilities
What we deliver
Token contracts
ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-3643 or SPL, built on reviewed libraries.
Vesting & distribution
Cliffs, linear release, claims and airdrops with Merkle proofs.
Roles & admin controls
Mint, pause and upgrade permissions behind multisig and timelocks.
Multi-chain deployment
Consistent deployments and bridging where genuinely required.
Dashboards
Holder, supply and vesting views for your team and your community.
Audit preparation
Specification, tests and known-issues list for independent auditors.
Architecture
Engineered right from day one
The layers we typically design for smart contract engineering, adapted to your stack and partners.
- Audit-ready, not self-auditedInternal review supports but never replaces independent audits.
- Admin key designMultisig, timelocks and role separation for privileged functions.
- Upgradeability trade-offsProxies add flexibility and risk; used only when justified.
- Gas efficiencyOptimised where it matters, never at the expense of clarity or safety.
Delivery
How an engagement runs
- 1
Specify
Written specification with invariants, roles and failure modes.
- 2
Design
Contract architecture, storage layout, upgrade and admin model.
- 3
Implement
Minimal, readable code using well-reviewed libraries.
- 4
Test adversarially
Fuzzing, invariant tests, fork tests against real protocols and static analysis.
- 5
Prepare for audit
Documentation, coverage reports and a known-issues list for independent auditors.
Security
Security built into delivery
Controls we apply by default on this kind of work — not a separate phase at the end.
Specification first
Roles, invariants and threat model documented before code.
Adversarial testing
Fuzz, invariant and fork tests plus static analysis on every change.
Key management
Admin keys in multisig or MPC with timelocks on sensitive actions.
Independent audit
Code prepared for — and we recommend — an external audit before mainnet value.
Technology
Tools we use for this
Products
Start from a platform
Shivacha Tokenization Platform
Tokenization-as-a-service for many issuers and asset classes.
Learn moreShivacha DeFi Platform
Modular DeFi: swaps, lending, vaults and staking with risk controls built in.
Learn moreShivacha Token Launch
Deploy, distribute and manage tokens with vesting, claims and treasury controls.
Learn moreRelated services
Often combined with
Smart Contract Development
Audit-ready smart contract development in Solidity, Vyper and Rust — specified, tested adversarially and documented.
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Learn moreSecurity Token Development
Security token smart contracts with identity-based transfer restrictions, issuer controls and standards like ERC-3643.
Learn moreDedicated team
Smart Contract Team
Audit-ready smart contract engineers for tokens, DeFi and tokenization.
Work & insights
Related thinking
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Learn moreFAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does token development cost?
A standard token with vesting is a small project; permissioned tokens, cross-chain deployment and custom distribution add scope. We quote after a short discovery call — cost depends on features, chains and audit requirements.
Do you design tokenomics?
We help model supply, emissions and vesting as engineering inputs. Economic design and legal classification must be decided with your own economic and legal advisors.
Do you list tokens on exchanges?
No. We do not arrange listings or market making. We build and document the contracts and tooling.
What does audit-ready mean?
It means the contracts arrive at an independent audit with a clear specification, comprehensive tests including fuzz and invariant tests, static analysis resolved, documented trust assumptions and deployment plans — so auditors spend their time on deep issues.
Which languages do you use?
Solidity for EVM networks, with Vyper where appropriate, and Rust for Solana and other Rust-based environments.
Next step
Discuss Your Blockchain Project.
Tell us about your token development requirements — goals, timeline and constraints. We will reply with questions, an approach and next steps.
- Senior engineer reads every enquiry
- Reply within one business day
- NDA on request
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