Web3 Architecture Consulting
Web3 architecture reviews and designs: contract systems, off-chain services, keys, data, upgradeability and scaling.
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Division
Service area
Web3 Strategy & Architecture
Engagement
Project · Team · Managed
Overview
Web3 architecture decisions are hard to reverse once contracts are deployed and assets are live. We design and review architectures covering smart contract systems, off-chain services, key and custody management, data and indexing, upgradeability, cross-chain components and operations — documenting trust assumptions and failure modes explicitly.
Common use cases
- Pre-build architectureDesigning a system before contract development.
- Pre-audit architecture reviewResolving design issues before audit.
- Scaling reviewMoving to L2s or appchains as usage grows.
- Multi-chain expansionExtending to new networks safely.
Quick answers
Web3 Architecture Consulting at a glance
The essentials in brief. Every project is scoped individually — ask us for specifics.
- What is Web3 architecture consulting?
- Web3 architecture reviews and designs: contract systems, off-chain services, keys, data, upgradeability and scaling.
- Who is it for?
- Typically Web3 startups, fintechs adding digital assets, and institutions exploring tokenization, stablecoins or on-chain settlement.
- What does Shivacha provide?
- Contract system design
- Trust assumptions
- Upgrade strategy
- Off-chain design
- Key management
- Failure analysis
- Which technologies are used?
- Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Base, Hyperledger, Account Abstraction — chosen to fit your stack and constraints.
- How does the process work?
- Discovery → Option analysis → Architecture → Risk review → Roadmap.
- 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
Contract system design
Modules, permissions and interactions.
Trust assumptions
Who can do what, documented explicitly.
Upgrade strategy
Proxies, migrations and governance.
Off-chain design
Indexers, relayers, keepers and APIs.
Key management
Admin keys, signing and custody.
Failure analysis
What happens when components fail.
Architecture
Engineered right from day one
The layers we typically design for Web3 strategy & architecture, adapted to your stack and partners.
- Does it need a blockchain?We will say so when a conventional database is the better answer.
- Sustainable incentivesToken models stress-tested against realistic user behaviour and market conditions.
- Institutional fitCustody, compliance and reporting needs of institutional participants built in.
- Independent advice boundaryLegal, tax and regulatory questions referred to qualified advisors.
Delivery
How an engagement runs
- 1
Discovery
Goals, users, assets, constraints and existing systems.
- 2
Option analysis
Chains, custody models, token designs and build-versus-integrate choices compared.
- 3
Architecture
Target architecture, contract system outline and off-chain components.
- 4
Risk review
Security, economic and operational risks with mitigations.
- 5
Roadmap
Phased delivery plan with budget and team shape.
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 Token Launch
Deploy, distribute and manage tokens with vesting, claims and treasury controls.
Learn moreShivacha DAO Platform
Governance, treasury and contributor tooling for decentralised organisations.
Learn moreRelated services
Often combined with
Web3 Consulting
Engineering-led Web3 consulting: use-case validation, architecture, chain selection, custody models and delivery roadmaps.
Learn moreDigital Asset Strategy
Digital asset strategy for financial institutions and enterprises — opportunities, operating model, partners and technology.
Learn moreBlockchain Strategy
Blockchain strategy for enterprises: use-case prioritisation, public vs permissioned networks, consortium design and pilots.
Learn moreDedicated team
Web3 Product Team
Full-stack Web3 engineers for dApps, wallets and user-facing products.
Work & insights
Related thinking
Tokenized fund units with on-chain eligibility
How we structure a fund tokenization platform where only eligible investors can hold or receive units.
Learn morePolicy-controlled institutional digital asset operations
A reference design for institutions that need every digital asset transaction initiated, approved and signed under explicit policy.
Learn moreHow much does blockchain development cost? The factors that actually drive the estimate
Blockchain budgets are driven by contract complexity, custody, audits, chains and the off-chain system around them. Here is how to scope each one before asking for a quote.
Learn moreFAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a trust assumption?
Any party or component the system relies on behaving correctly — admins, oracles, bridges, sequencers. Documenting them is essential for users and auditors.
Can you review an existing deployed system?
Yes, including recommendations for migrations or mitigations where changes are constrained.
Do you provide legal or regulatory advice on tokens?
No. We provide technical and economic design input and work alongside your legal counsel, who must assess the regulatory treatment of any token.
What does a strategy engagement produce?
Typically an architecture document, token or incentive model where relevant, risk register, phased roadmap and delivery estimate.
Next step
Discuss Your Blockchain Project.
Tell us about your Web3 architecture consulting 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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