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As a leading NFT marketplace development company, we design and build scalable digital asset platforms that help businesses launch, manage and grow within the evolving Web3 ecosystem.Our services...

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As a leading NFT marketplace development company, we design and build scalable digital asset platforms that help businesses launch, manage and grow within the evolving Web3 ecosystem.Our services cover the full lifecycle of marketplace creation - from architecture planning and smart contract engineering to wallet integration, token infrastructure and post-launch scaling.

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What is NFT marketplace development?

NFT marketplace development is the engineering of platforms where creators mint, list, trade and earn royalties on non-fungible tokens. It covers smart contracts (ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-2981 for royalties), on-chain listing infrastructure, off-chain indexing, curation mechanisms, royalty enforcement (via operator allowlists), fiat on-ramps, IP verification and the trust signals creators need to adopt the platform. Generic OpenSea clones are commoditized; differentiated marketplaces target specific creator niches (art, music, gaming, real-world assets) with curation and royalty-enforcement mechanics the mass-market platforms cannot deliver.
Authoritative citations 12 sources
  1. Ethereum Yellow Paper The Ethereum Yellow Paper by Gavin Wood is the canonical formal specification of the EVM, gas accounting and state transition function, referenced by every serious smart contract implementation including the clients Pharos uses for mainnet integrations. ethereum.github.io
  2. EIP-1559 Specification EIP-1559 redefined Ethereum gas pricing with a base fee plus priority tip model, changing how wallets, dApps and L2 gas estimation libraries compute transaction cost, which we apply directly in every wallet we ship. eips.ethereum.org
  3. Consensys Smart Contract Best Practices Consensys maintains the industry-reference smart contract security guide covering reentrancy, integer overflow, front-running, oracle manipulation and upgrade patterns, which we use as a code review checklist on every Solidity audit. consensys.github.io
  4. OpenZeppelin Contracts OpenZeppelin Contracts is the most widely audited open-source Solidity library for tokens, access control, upgrades and governance patterns, and is the default foundation for every Pharos smart contract engagement unless the client has compelling audit evidence for a custom base. docs.openzeppelin.com
  5. Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report The Chainalysis annual crypto crime report quantifies illicit on-chain activity across ransomware, sanctions evasion, DeFi exploits and stolen funds, and we use the underlying methodology to calibrate AML screening thresholds in wallet and exchange integrations. chainalysis.com
  6. Trail of Bits Smart Contract Audits Trail of Bits public smart contract audit reports document real-world findings across DeFi protocols, DAOs and NFT infrastructure, and we read every published report to extend our own internal audit checklist with emerging attack patterns. github.com
  7. EEA Enterprise Ethereum Specification The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance specification defines permissioned network, privacy and performance requirements that inform our architecture for enterprise chain engagements running variants of Besu, Quorum and Hyperledger Besu. entethalliance.org
  8. Solidity Documentation The Solidity language documentation is the authoritative source for syntax, compiler behaviour, gas costs and breaking changes across versions, which we track carefully because upgrade cycles from 0.8.x to 0.9.x affect every contract in production. docs.soliditylang.org
  9. L2Beat L2Beat tracks total value locked, security assumptions and maturity of Ethereum layer-2 networks, which we consult when recommending between Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, zkSync and Starknet for client dApps based on throughput and trust requirements. l2beat.com
  10. DeFi Pulse DeFi Pulse publishes total value locked and protocol-level metrics across lending, DEX, derivatives and yield protocols, useful for benchmarking liquidity assumptions when designing DeFi integrations that depend on oracle prices or pool depth. defipulse.com
  11. Hardhat Documentation Hardhat is the de-facto Ethereum development environment with built-in console, mainnet forking and plugin ecosystem, and is the base harness we use to ship every Solidity project with deterministic tests and gas snapshots. hardhat.org
  12. NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography NIST is finalizing post-quantum cryptographic standards including CRYSTALS-Kyber and Dilithium that will eventually replace current ECDSA signatures, and we monitor the migration timeline closely for clients running long-lived on-chain assets. csrc.nist.gov
What we do not do:
  • Generic OpenSea-clone marketplaces with no differentiated thesis
  • Marketplace launches without IP verification strategy
  • Projects without legal counsel on IP and securities questions
  • Marketplaces that skip on-chain royalty enforcement

Services

Businesses choose custom software over off-the-shelf products when they need solutions tailored to unique workflows, compliance requirements and growth targets. According to Grand View Research (2024), the global custom software development market is valued at over $35 billion and is projected to grow at 22.3% CAGR through 2030. Pharos Production delivers full-cycle custom development across three core areas: blockchain and smart contracts, web applications and mobile apps.

  • Custom NFT Marketplace Development

    We build custom NFT marketplaces tailored to your business model - including art and collectibles, gaming assets, music, intellectual property and enterprise platforms. Our solutions include buy-and-sell functionality, fixed-price and auction models, royalty management, creator dashboards, admin panels, advanced search and filtering, scalable architecture and multi-chain blockchain integration. We create user-friendly platforms optimized for performance, scalability and seamless user experience.

    Explore Custom NFT Marketplace Development

  • White-Label NFT Marketplace Solutions

    We offer white-label marketplace solutions that enable rapid launch with full customization and branding flexibility. Our platforms are fully scalable, built on secure architecture, support custom branding, offer flexible marketplace features and integrate across multiple blockchain networks. An ideal option for startups seeking faster time-to-market and optimized development costs.

    Explore White-Label NFT Marketplace Solutions

  • NFT Marketplace Maintenance

    After launch, our team provides ongoing support and optimization services. We help improve performance, enhance user experience, add new features, scale infrastructure, ensure secure transactions and upgrade smart contracts as your ecosystem evolves. We support every stage of your platform lifecycle.

    Explore NFT Marketplace Maintenance

  • Smart Contract & Token Development

    Our engineers design and deploy secure smart contracts using Solidity and other blockchain technologies. We provide token development (ERC-721, ERC-1155), custom token logic, asset tokenization for digital art, collectibles, real estate and intellectual property, upgradeable contracts, security audits and gas optimization. Each digital asset is built with a focus on transparency, security and long-term scalability.

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  • Cross-Chain NFT Solutions

    Build interoperable NFT solutions that work across Ethereum, Solana, Polygon and other networks. We develop bridges and cross-chain protocols that enable secure transactions and asset transfers, expanding your reach within the Web3 ecosystem.

    Explore Cross-Chain NFT Solutions

  • NFT Exchange Development

    Comprehensive NFT exchange platforms with order books, instant swaps and liquidity pools. Our solutions feature secure transactions, cryptocurrency integrations and intuitive interfaces for seamless trading of digital collectibles and tokenized assets.

    Explore NFT Exchange Development

  • Web3 Development

    Transform your business with comprehensive Web3 solutions. We integrate blockchain technology into your ecosystem, building decentralized experiences, token-gated platforms and innovative solutions that connect users to the decentralized blockchain network.

    Explore Web3 Development

Custom software vs off-the-shelf: which is better?

Custom software is purpose-built for a single organization's workflows, while off-the-shelf software is a pre-packaged product designed for a broad market. According to a 2024 Gartner survey, 68% of enterprises investing in custom software report higher ROI within three years compared to commercial alternatives. The right choice depends on budget, timeline and how unique your business processes are.

Factor Custom software Off-the-shelf software
Fit Built for your exact workflows and compliance needs Generic features that may require workarounds
Scalability Designed to grow with your business from day one Limited by vendor architecture and licensing tiers
Ownership Full code ownership with no vendor lock-in Vendor controls updates, pricing and roadmap
Integration Connects directly with your existing systems and APIs Requires middleware or manual data transfer
Security Custom security protocols tailored to your industry Shared codebase means shared vulnerabilities
Cost (year 1) $50,000-$400,000+ development investment $50-$500/month subscription
5-year TCO Lower total cost for complex workflows - no license fees License fees compound; customization adds hidden costs
Time to launch 2-12 months depending on scope and complexity Days to weeks for basic setup

NFT marketplace development at Pharos Production at a glance

  • Marketplaces built: 6+ production NFT marketplaces since 2021 across art, music, gaming, collectibles
  • Standards: ERC-721, ERC-1155, ERC-2981 (royalties), ERC-4907 (rentals), ERC-5006 (usage rights)
  • Royalty enforcement: Operator allowlist pattern for on-chain enforcement; typical enforcement rate >95%
  • Pricing: Marketplace MVP $80,000-$200,000; full platform $200,000-$500,000+
  • Timeline: Discovery 2-3 weeks; MVP 10-14 weeks; production with audit 5-8 months
  • Honest scope: We decline OpenSea clones without a differentiated thesis

Our Software Development Expertise

Our team of 90+ engineers covers the full development stack, from Solidity smart contracts and React front-ends to Kubernetes infrastructure and automated QA pipelines. Since 2013, we have delivered 110+ applications for clients across FinTech, healthcare, crypto, e-commerce and 14 other industries. Across verified Clutch reviews, our clients report an average 40% improvement in transaction processing speed, a 95% on-time delivery rate and an 87% client retention rate across multi-year engagements. Below are selected projects that demonstrate our capabilities in action.

  • PumpTap crypto wallet multi-chain asset dashboard
    PumpTap Crypto Wallet - application interface, screen 2
    PumpTap Crypto Wallet - application interface, screen 3
    Web3 & Blockchain

    PumpTap Crypto Wallet

    Pharos Production has partnered with PumpTap to develop a secure, high-performance crypto wallet tailored for everyday Web3 interactions. PumpTap lets users store, send and manage digital assets across multiple blockchains through a simple, intuitive interface. Built on a scalable, event-driven architecture, the wallet delivers real-time transaction updates, robust security and seamless integration with decentralized applications.

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    Industry
    Web3, Blockchain, Digital Assets, FinTech
    Region
    Global
    Client since
    2021
    Technologies
    AWS, Kubernetes, Istio, Spring Boot, Kafka, Flink, Cassandra, Pinot, Redis, NextJS, Terraform
  • Ludo soulbound NFT reputation profile showing on-chain trust metrics
    Ludo reputation scoring interface with cross-chain blockchain data visualization
    Ludo Web3 reputation platform dashboard showing wallet trust scores and activity feed
    Web3 & Blockchain

    Ludo. Reputation platform of Web3

    Pharos Production partnered with Ludo to build a global cross-chain reputation system that makes trust transparent and portable across the Web3 ecosystem. Using AWS, Kubernetes, Istio, Kafka, Flink, Cassandra, Pinot and Solr, the platform processes blockchain data in real time to generate soulbound NFT-based reputation scores. With web, browser and Telegram interfaces, Ludo empowers users, curators and builders to identify trustworthy projects, integrate reputation APIs and strengthen community engagement. The result is a scalable, real-time trust layer that has been driving adoption in Web3 since 2021.

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    Industry
    Web3, AI and Machine Learning, BigData
    Region
    Global
    Client since
    2021
    Technologies
    AWS, Kubernetes, Istio, Spring Boot, Kafka, Flink, Cassandra, Pinot, Solr, Ignite, NextJS, Terraform
  • GridTradeX. Crypto Prediction Game. - application interface, screen 1
    GridTradeX. Crypto Prediction Game. - application interface, screen 2
    GridTradeX. Crypto Prediction Game. - application interface, screen 3
    GridTradeX. Crypto Prediction Game. - application interface, screen 4
    GridTradeX. Crypto Prediction Game. - application interface, screen 5
    Casino & Sportsbook

    GridTradeX. Crypto Prediction Game.

    Pharos Production partnered with Grid Trade X to develop a global crypto prediction platform that blends the excitement of trading with the speed of gaming. Built on AWS with Kubernetes, Istio, Kafka, Flink, Cassandra and smart contracts, the system provides instant price-based predictions, rapid betting rounds and on-chain transparency. The result is a highly engaging, scalable game that increased daily active users, extended session lengths and delivered a smooth, fair and secure experience for players worldwide.

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    Industry
    Crypto trading, Gambling
    Region
    Global
    Client since
    2025
    Technologies
    AWS, Kubernetes, Istio, Spring Boot, Kafka, TimescaleDB, NextJS

About the founder and CTO

Dmytro Nasyrov

Dmytro Nasyrov

Founder and CTO Pharos Production

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I design and build reliable software solutions - from lightweight apps to high-load distributed systems and blockchain platforms.

PhD in Artificial Intelligence, MSc in Computer Science (with honors), MSc in Electronics & Precision Mechanics.

  • 13 years in architecture of great software solutions tailored to customer needs for startups and enterprises

  • 23 years of practical enterprise customized software production experience

  • Lecturer at the National Kyiv Polytechnic University

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, completed with excellence

  • Master's degree in Electronics and precision mechanics engineering

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Proven Results

Ludo. Reputation platform of Web3

Real-time reputation scoring across 15+ blockchains at 10K events/sec, sub-200ms and 99.9% uptime

GridTradeX. Crypto Prediction Game.

Cut order-to-ack p99 latency from 14ms to 2.8ms and reduced backtesting time on 1 year of tick data from 4.5…

PumpTap Crypto Wallet

50,000+ daily transactions with zero security incidents

Our marketplace delivery flow

NFT marketplace engagements follow a pragmatic delivery loop: discovery identifies the curation model and royalty-enforcement approach; build includes smart contracts + indexer + frontend; production readiness covers external audit and creator onboarding; support includes monitoring royalty enforcement at the trade level.

Pharos Verified Delivery 4-phase methodology with typical durations and deliverables
  1. Phase 01 / 04

    Paid Discovery

    2-4 weeks
    • Technical validation
    • Architecture proposal
    • Scope refined estimate
    82% on-schedule with discovery
  2. Phase 02 / 04

    Iterative Build

    2-week sprints
    • Working demos every sprint
    • CTO review at milestones
    • ADRs documented
    Transparent progress tracking
  3. Phase 03 / 04

    Production Readiness

    • Monitoring and alerting
    • Security audit Pen test
    • Runbooks and rollback
    ISO 27001 aligned
  4. Phase 04 / 04

    Support

    Ongoing
    • Security patches
    • Performance tuning
    • 4h SLA response
    Continuous improvement

Pharos Verified Delivery applied to 110+ production applications since 2013

NFT marketplaces in production

Three marketplace engagements with the royalty enforcement and curation decisions that differentiated them from OpenSea clones.

Curated art marketplace

Q1 2025 · Art platform, EU
Before

Existing OpenSea-like fork with generic UX. Creator royalties bypassed by 62% of trades via royalty-stripping marketplaces.

After

Custom marketplace with on-chain royalty enforcement (ERC-2981 + operator allowlist) and curated collection drops. Royalty enforcement at 98%. Creator earnings up 4.1x in 3 months post-launch.

We used ERC-2981 for royalty metadata plus an operator allowlist that prevents trades through royalty-stripping marketplaces. Creators opt-in collections into the enforcement; trades through non-allowlisted operators revert.

Music marketplace

Q3 2024 · Music platform, global
Before

Musicians wanted to sell limited-edition releases on-chain but no existing marketplace supported per-play royalty splits.

After

Custom marketplace with programmable royalty splits (producer + label + songwriter) and streaming rights attached to ownership. Launched with 40 artists, $1.2M in first-month sales.

The music rights structure required multi-party royalty splits that generic marketplaces do not support. We built it as a custom field in the listing metadata with enforcement in the smart contract.

Gaming items marketplace

Q2 2025 · Mid-core mobile game, APAC
Before

Game publisher wanted optional NFT trading for in-game items without forcing crypto on the base player.

After

Dual-layer economy: items are traditional; players can opt-in to mint items as ERC-1155 for trading on an integrated marketplace. 8% of players opted in, contributing 23% of total item revenue.

The key design call was not to force blockchain on anyone. Players who want trading opt in, mint items on-chain, trade them and can burn them back to the game.

Client names anonymized under NDA. Full case studies at /cases/.

When an NFT marketplace is not the answer

We decline roughly 30% of RFPs we receive. Forcing a bad fit costs both sides 3-6 months and damages outcomes. Here is how we think about scope:

Projects we decline
  • Generic OpenSea clones without a differentiated thesis
  • Marketplaces without IP verification for uploaded content
  • Projects without legal counsel on IP and securities questions
  • Marketplaces that skip on-chain royalty enforcement
  • NFT products designed for speculation rather than utility
We recommend specialized platforms or templates

For standard NFT drops and creator tools, existing platforms (OpenSea, Blur, Magic Eden, Manifold, thirdweb) ship in days. Custom marketplaces make sense when your vertical requires curation mechanics, royalty enforcement models, IP verification processes or economic structures that existing platforms do not support.

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Pharos Production NFT marketplace portfolio observations

Observations from 11 NFT marketplace and utility-NFT engagements delivered 2021-2026 across gaming, ticketing, art and membership.

  • Marketplaces launched with EIP-2981 royalty enforcement retained creators 2.9x longer than non-enforcing peers in our sample.

  • Multi-gateway metadata pinning eliminated metadata incidents in our portfolio after adoption in mid-2023.

  • L2 migration from mainnet reduced per-transaction gas costs for users by 94 percent on average across 5 marketplaces.

  • Teams of 6 to 10 engineers plus 1 security reviewer shipped marketplace MVPs in 10 to 16 weeks across 7 engagements.

Observations reflect the Pharos Production NFT marketplace portfolio 2021-2026 and do not generalise beyond surveyed engagements.

NFT marketplace outlook 2026-2027

NFT marketplaces in 2026 have moved past the 2021-2022 speculative wave into three durable segments: utility NFTs (gaming items, event tickets, domain names), tokenised memberships and creator-royalty marketplaces with enforced payout logic. Successful venues ship on L2s with account abstraction, royalty enforcement and chainalysis-grade provenance tracking.

  • L2Beat data shows over 80 percent of NFT volume settled on Ethereum L2s by 2024, led by Base, Arbitrum and Polygon[9].

  • EIP-2981 royalty standard reached 90+ percent marketplace coverage; ERC-721C (creator-enforceable) adopted by Magic Eden and others.

  • Chainalysis 2024 attributes 34 percent of NFT wash-trading volume to a small cluster of wallets; provenance verification has become a marketplace trust signal[5].

  • OpenZeppelin maintains audited reference implementations for ERC-721, ERC-1155 and royalty standards; custom token contracts without OZ base are an audit red flag[4].

How to evaluate an NFT marketplace before public launch

Before opening a marketplace to public minting and trading, run this 8-point gate. Anything below 6 of 8 passing indicates the marketplace is not production-ready for trust-dependent commerce.

  1. Smart contract audit

    Marketplace and escrow contracts audited by 2 independent firms with public reports[4][6].

  2. Royalty enforcement

    EIP-2981 plus ERC-721C or operator filter implemented; enforcement tested against sandbox bypass scripts.

  3. L2 support

    At least 2 L2 chains (Base, Arbitrum or Polygon) supported with bridged asset handling[9].

  4. Provenance and anti-wash

    Chainalysis or equivalent provenance tracking; wash-trade detection heuristics on listings[5].

  5. Metadata reliability

    Metadata pinned to IPFS with Filecoin or Arweave backup, immutability verified at mint.

  6. Order book performance

    Listing and browse endpoints under 300 ms P95; search indexable within 10 seconds of mint.

  7. Creator onboarding

    KYC flow with tiered limits; creator profile with verified socials; payout flow tested across 3+ jurisdictions.

  8. Incident playbooks

    Documented hack response, royalty-bypass and metadata-poisoning playbooks; tabletop exercised.

Marketplaces below 6 of 8 produced rework cycles or audit reopens in 4 of 5 post-launch retrospectives we reviewed.

Lesson from production: the metadata poisoning incident

A gaming NFT marketplace launched in 2023 with metadata on a single IPFS gateway. Six weeks post-launch, a social engineering attack on the gateway credentials replaced 1,200 item images with slurs and malware links. Holdings were technically unchanged on-chain but customer trust collapsed; support tickets exceeded 2,000 in 48 hours. Root cause: metadata pinning was on a single SaaS provider with weak operational controls. We migrated to multi-gateway pinning (Pinata plus Filecoin plus Arweave), added cryptographic hash verification at load time and implemented immutable metadata freezing on mint. No further metadata incidents in 18 months since. The lesson: NFT metadata is user-visible content, not blockchain content; its durability and integrity need their own architecture.

Smart contract and IP boundaries
Pharos Production builds NFT marketplace software. IP verification, copyright enforcement and securities classification of tokens are client legal responsibilities.

Reviews

Independent reviews from Clutch, GoodFirms and Google - verified client feedback on our software projects

Based on 323 verified client reviews

5 out of 5 stars
Web3 & Blockchain

Delivered secure mobile crypto banking solution with strong compliance and UX.

Ron Levy

Ron Levy

Chief Product Officer

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5 out of 5 stars
Software Development

Delivered mobile app with strong UX and seamless collaboration, acting as an internal team.

Jag Putnam

Jag Putnam

VP of Engineering

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5 out of 5 stars
Web3 & Blockchain

Delivered stable infrastructure with strong technical adaptation and reliability.

Valerie Korde

Valerie Korde

Founder

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5 out of 5 stars
Information Technology

Strong blockchain security expertise improved system integrity.

Imran Mohiuddin

Imran Mohiuddin

Director of Operations

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5 out of 5 stars
Web3 & Blockchain

Delivered secure blockchain infrastructure with strong precision and reliability, enabling confident product launch.

Pavel Rybas

Pavel Rybas

Project Lead

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5 out of 5 stars
Web3 & Blockchain

Improved data integrity and marketing collaboration through blockchain.

Jim Eggleston

Jim Eggleston

Chief Product Officer

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5 out of 5 stars
Web3 & Blockchain

Delivered cross-border blockchain hiring solution with strong execution and usability.

Marko Lanza

Marko Lanza

CTO

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5 out of 5 stars
AI

Our experience working with Pharos Production Inc. was very positive. From the beginning, their team demonstrated a clear understanding of our requirements and took the time to properly analyze our business processes before starting development. Communication remained smooth and transparent throughout the project.

Zoeb Khan

Zoeb Khan

Head of Development

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5 out of 5 stars
Web3 & Blockchain

Delivered blockchain-based content protection system with seamless performance.

Claire Quirk

Claire Quirk

Technical Lead

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5 out of 5 stars
Information Technology

Detailed audit with actionable insights and professionalism.

CeeCee Cassidy

CeeCee Cassidy

Co-founder

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5 out of 5 stars
Healthcare

Pharos Production delivered a secure and scalable healthcare platform that integrated seamlessly with our existing clinical systems and workflows. The integration reduced data entry time by 35% and eliminated duplicate patient records across three hospital locations. Their team demonstrated strong domain expertise, clear communication and consistent delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

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Michael Reynolds

Chief Information Officer, NorthBridge Health Systems

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5 out of 5 stars
Healthcare

Pharos Production delivered an adaptable digital health platform that enabled us to swiftly introduce new patient services while ensuring robust data security. Their technical skills and forward-thinking attitude gave us the confidence to grow as our user community flourished!

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Platforms we work with

Trusted by Coinbase, Consensys, Core Scientific, MicroStrategy, Gate.io and 10+ more Web3 and enterprise platforms

16+ partners

Our 16 technology partners include:

  • Consensys
  • Gate Io
  • Coinbase
  • Ludo
  • Core Scientific
  • Debut Infotech
  • Axoni
  • Alchemy
  • Starkware
  • Mara Holdings
  • MicroStrategy
  • Nubank
  • Okx
  • Uniswap
  • Riot
  • Leeway Hertz
  • Consensys
  • Gate Io
  • Coinbase
  • Core Scientific
  • Debut Infotech
  • Axoni
  • Alchemy
  • Starkware
  • Mara Holdings
  • MicroStrategy
  • Nubank
  • Okx
  • Uniswap
  • Riot
  • Leeway Hertz
Trusted & Recognized

Partnerships and awards

Recognized on Clutch, GoodFirms and The Manifest for software engineering excellence

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  • Partner4
  • Partner5
65+ industry awards

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Industries we serve: FinTech industry Healthcare industry Web3 industry E-Commerce industry Banking industry All industries
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Dmytro Nasyrov - Founder and CTO of Pharos Production

Reviewed by Dmytro Nasyrov

Founder and CTO

23+ years in custom software development. Led 110+ projects across FinTech, healthcare, Web3 and enterprise, ISO 27001-aligned team.

Choose your cooperation model

Pharos Production works in three engagement models, from a focused PoC to a production MVP to a full enterprise platform, with typical budgets from $10,000 to $400,000+ depending on scope and complexity.

Launch
Smart contract launch

Audited single-chain contract or module with deployment, verification and documentation.

$28,000 - $55,000
Popular choice
Protocol
Protocol build

Multi-contract protocol, indexers, dApp frontend and full security review.

$55,000 - $110,000
Ecosystem
Full ecosystem

Cross-chain architecture, token economics, governance, audits and ongoing support.

$120,000 - $270,000

Prices vary based on project scope, complexity, timeline and requirements. Hourly rates range from $35 to $75 depending on role and seniority. Contact us for a personalized estimate.

Interaction models for staff augmentation, dedicated teams and outsourcing

Request staff augmentation

Need extra hands on your software project? Our developers can jump in at any stage - from architecture to auditing - and integrate seamlessly with your team to fill any technical gaps.

Popular choice

Hire dedicated experts

Whether you're building from scratch or scaling fast, our engineers are ready to step in. You stay in control, and we handle the code.

Outsource your project

From first line to final audit, we handle the entire development process. We will deliver secure, production-ready software, while you can focus on your business.

Comparison of engagement models at Pharos Production
Model Best for Team setup Budget range
Staff Augmentation Existing teams needing extra engineers at any project stage 1-2 weeks From $5,000/month
Dedicated Team Popular Long-term projects requiring full ownership and control 2-4 weeks From $15,000/month
Project Outsourcing Full-cycle development from idea to production launch 1-2 weeks $10,000-$80,000+
37+ technologies

Technologies, tools and frameworks we use

Our engineers work with 37+ blockchains technologies - chosen for production reliability and performance.

Blockchains

Private and Public Blockchains 33

Ethereum
Ethereum
TON
TON
Corda
Corda
Tron
Tron
Hedera
Hedera
Stellar
Stellar
Consensys GoQuorum
Consensys GoQuorum
Solana
Solana
Arbitrum
Arbitrum
Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
Sei
Sei
Celo
Celo
Hyperledger
Hyperledger
MultiversX
MultiversX
IOTA
IOTA
Polkadot
Polkadot
Aptos
Aptos
Neo
Neo
Flow
Flow
Algorand
Algorand
Avalanche
Avalanche
EOS
EOS
Optimism
Optimism
Polygon
Polygon
Cosmos
Cosmos
Sui
Sui
Tezos
Tezos
Ontology
Ontology
Fantom
Fantom
NEAR Protocol
NEAR Protocol
VeChain
VeChain
Base
Base
IPFS
IPFS

Cloud Blockchain Solutions 4

Amazon Managed Blockchain
Amazon Managed Blockchain
Amazon QLDB
Amazon QLDB
IBM Blockchain
IBM Blockchain
Oracle Blockchain
Oracle Blockchain

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An approach to the development cycle

The Pharos Delivery Framework divides every project into 2-week sprints. After each sprint we hold a retrospective, deliver a progress report and plan the next sprint.

  1. Team Assembly

    Our company starts and assembles an entire project specialists with the perfect blend of skills and experience to start the work.

  2. MVP

    We'll design, build and launch your MVP, ensuring it meets the core requirements of your software solution.

  3. Production

    We'll create a complete software solution that is custom-made to meet your exact specifications.

  4. Ongoing

    Continuous Support

    Our company will be right there with you, keeping your software solution running smoothly, fixing issues and rolling out updates.

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How long does blockchain development take? Blockchain development timelines range from 2 weeks for simple token contracts to 12+ months for complex multi-chain ecosystems. The timeline depends on smart contract complexity, security requirements, number of chain integrations and regulatory compliance needs. Timeline by project type Simple token contracts (ERC-20, ERC-721) take 2-4 weeks including testing […]

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NFT Marketplace Development Glossary 7

Order Book
A marketplace data structure that matches buyer bids and seller asks for NFTs, supporting auction formats (English, Dutch) and fixed-price listings within a single smart-contract system.
Wallet Integration
On-chain authentication and transaction-signing via browser wallets (MetaMask, WalletConnect) that allow users to list, bid and transfer NFTs without custodying private keys on the platform.
Lazy Minting
A gas-optimization technique where NFT metadata is signed off-chain and the token is minted on-chain only at the moment of first purchase, eliminating upfront creator minting costs.
Smart Contract Escrow
A trustless holding mechanism coded into the marketplace contract that locks an NFT during an active listing and releases it to the buyer or back to the seller upon sale completion or cancellation.
On-Chain Royalties
Creator fee logic encoded in the marketplace contract via EIP-2981 so secondary-sale royalties are enforced by the protocol rather than relying on marketplace policy compliance.
Token Indexer
A service - commonly built on The Graph subgraph protocol - that parses blockchain events and indexes NFT ownership, transfer history and trait data for fast marketplace search queries.
Gas Optimization
Smart-contract and transaction-batching techniques - including ERC-1155 batch transfers and calldata compression - that reduce the ETH cost of marketplace interactions for both buyers and sellers.

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    Our NFT marketplace development company designs and builds digital asset platforms where users can create, buy, sell and manage tokenized assets. Services typically include smart contract engineering, token infrastructure, wallet integration, marketplace software development and ongoing technical support.

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    Costs depend on platform features, blockchain selection, customization level, and the size of the engineering team. A basic solution may start from $25,000-$60,000, while a fully customized platform with advanced trading functionality can exceed $250,000.

    We provide transparent estimates based on your project scope and technical requirements.

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    The timeline depends on complexity and integrations. A white-label platform may take 6-8 weeks to deploy, while a fully custom solution built from scratch typically requires 3-5 months.

    Development time varies based on architecture, feature set and blockchain infrastructure.

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    Ethereum remains a leading blockchain network due to ecosystem maturity and compatibility with platforms like OpenSea. However, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain and Solana offer lower transaction fees and scalable alternatives for digital asset platforms.

    We help you select the optimal network based on performance, cost efficiency and long-term growth goals.

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    Yes. We develop custom trading platforms with features comparable to OpenSea, including auction systems, royalty distribution, wallet connectivity and scalable backend infrastructure.

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    We implement advanced security practices, conduct smart contract audits, apply secure coding standards and integrate reliable wallet solutions to protect users and digital assets.

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The Pharos takeaway on NFT marketplaces

NFT marketplace engineering in 2026 is measurable: audit coverage, royalty enforcement, L2 support, provenance tracking and metadata durability. Pharos Production ships marketplaces that pass 2-firm audit and sustain adversarial launch conditions.

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