Architecture and design decisions
Design documents, specifications and the trade-offs behind each choice, written down so the team can build on them.
Fractional protocol architect for blockchain teams
Not every team needs a full-time protocol architect, but every protocol needs someone who owns the design decisions. We work with your team for a set number of days each month, reviewing designs, guiding the smart contract work and keeping the architecture coherent as the product grows. Think of it as a fractional CTO for the onchain side of your product.
01 / WHO THIS IS FOR
Who this is for
- Startups with developers but no senior protocol architect
- Teams moving from an early prototype to a production launch
- Non-technical founders who need a technical counterpart for the smart contract side
02 / WHAT'S INCLUDED
What's included
Code reviews
Reviews of pull requests on the smart contract layer, with a focus on solvency, access control and upgrade safety.
Technical roadmap
The order of work from specification to audit and launch, kept realistic as priorities change.
Audit and launch planning
When to harden, when to audit and what must be fixed before launch.
Hiring support
Help defining smart contract roles and reviewing technical candidates as the team grows.
03 / HOW IT WORKS
How it works
- 01Intro callWe look at where the project is and what it needs.
- 02Monthly scopeA set number of days, the channels we use and expected response times.
- 03Ongoing workAsync reviews and design work, plus regular calls with your team.
- 04Monthly reviewWe adjust the scope as the project's needs change.
04 / WHAT YOU GET
What you get
| DELIVERABLE | FORM |
|---|---|
| A fixed monthly allocation of senior architecture time | Retainer |
| Async access through your team's channels, such as Slack, Discord or Telegram | Async |
| Regular calls with your team | Call |
| Written design decisions your team can build on | Document |
05 / RELATED WORK
- Roofcast, where we lead the architecture, the smart contract work and the technical roadmap
06 / FAQ
Questions about fractional architecture
How is this different from hiring a developer?
The focus is on design, reviews and direction, not on writing most of the code. If you also need hands-on development, it can be combined with Smart Contract & Protocol Development.
How much time per month?
It depends on the stage of your project. We agree on a set number of days per month and review it as your needs change.
Can we cancel the retainer?
Yes, with the notice period agreed in the contract.
Do you work with teams in other time zones?
Yes. We work in English or Spanish and schedule calls within European working hours where possible.