Blockchain Core Engineering & Security

Blockchain Core Engineering & Security

Nethermind

Service Overview

Nethermind provides blockchain core engineering and security services backed by 200+ engineers and deep expertise from building the Nethermind Ethereum client. Services span L1/L2 development, smart contract audits, formal verification, and protocol engineering.

Core Service Components

Layer 1 & Layer 2 Engineering

Protocol Development: Ethereum and multi-chain protocol engineering.

Client Development: Blockchain client implementation and optimization.

L2 Solutions: OP Stack, Starknet, and custom L2 development.

Security Services

Smart Contract Audits: Comprehensive security audits for Ethereum and Starknet.

Formal Verification: Mathematical proofs of contract correctness.

Security Research: Ongoing security research and vulnerability disclosure.

Infrastructure

Node Infrastructure: Client deployment and management.

Tooling Development: Developer tools like Sedge for node management.

Research

Cryptography Research: ZK proofs, Verkle Trees, and cryptographic primitives.

Protocol Research: Ethereum protocol improvements and standards.

Why Projects Need This Service

Core Ethereum Expertise: Developers of leading Ethereum client.

StarkWare Partnership: Strategic partnership for Starknet development.

Global Engineering Team: 200+ engineers across 66+ countries.

Target Clients

• L1 and L2 blockchain projects
• DeFi protocols requiring audits
• Enterprises deploying Ethereum infrastructure
• Starknet ecosystem projects

Firm Differentiators

Ethereum Client Developers: Core Nethermind client team.

200+ Engineers: Massive engineering capacity.

EF Grant Recipient: Ethereum Foundation support since 2018.

Multi-Chain Leadership: Ethereum, Starknet, Gnosis, OP Stack expertise.