BootNode

BootNode is a high-trust engineering collective that partners with Web3 founders to build, launch, and scale blockchain products across the Ethereum ecosystem. Founded in 2021, the company has established itself as a leading long-term partner for protocols, dApps, and networks, working with major organizations including the Ethereum Foundation, Wormhole, Hyperlane, Gnosis, and NFTfi.

Core Services

BootNode specializes in full-stack Web3 development, covering every aspect from product discovery and R&D to architecture design, smart contract development, UX/UI design, frontend and backend development, quality assurance, auditing, and integrations. The team brings deep expertise in critical Web3 domains including DeFi, NFT Finance, Infrastructure, Account Abstraction, Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe), Bridges, and Layer 1, 2, and 3 solutions.

Unique Engagement Model

What sets BootNode apart is their distinctive compensation model that cultivates long-lasting, growth-driven relationships. They swap a portion of their compensation for project stakes (tokens, revenue share, or equity) as an at-risk contribution, demonstrating genuine skin-in-the-game commitment to mutual success. This alignment of incentives ensures BootNode remains invested in the long-term success of their partners.

Key Strengths

BootNode's strength lies not just in technical delivery but in their approach to building sustainable capabilities within client teams. They work alongside partner teams to build capabilities, transfer skills and knowledge, and instill processes that show immediate and lasting impact. Their commitment to delivering high-quality software is demonstrated through best practices and short iterations that ensure timely and efficient project completion.

The team has deep domain expertise across multiple key industries including DeFi, non-custodial wallets (with particular expertise in Safe), Account Abstraction, NFT & Finance, Real-World Assets (RWAs), data privacy and security, Layer 2 and 3 solutions, Web3 Social, and Infrastructure.

Notable Projects

BootNode has delivered several high-impact projects in the Web3 space. They co-developed the Open Intents Framework (OIF) with Hyperlane and the Ethereum Foundation, a modular permissionless system designed to accelerate ecosystem-wide interoperability across Ethereum, supported by 30+ teams. They built Wormhole's No-Code Multichain Token Launchpad (NTT Launchpad), enabling teams to create and manage multichain tokens securely and effortlessly. Other notable projects include the Gnosis Chain Bridge and Advanced Explorer, zkSync smart contract wallet with Web2 UX, NFTfi's NFT collateralized lending marketplace, and critical protocol upgrades for YieldNest's integration with Eigenlayer slashing mechanisms.

Why Choose BootNode

BootNode seeks to partner with a diverse range of builders in the Ethereum ecosystem, from early-stage teams with POCs or MVPs, to mid-stage companies with product-market fit, DAOs and foundations driving innovation, and joint venture opportunities. Backed by notable Web3 OGs including Patricio Worthalter (POAP/Gnosis), Kain Warwick (Synthetix), and Mariano Conti (former MakerDAO), BootNode brings both technical excellence and deep ecosystem connections to every partnership.