FP Block is a blockchain engineering firm that provides end-to-end development services for companies building products in the Web3 space. The firm functions as a technical partner for projects, specializing in creating scalable and production-ready blockchain solutions, particularly within the decentralized finance (DeFi) and GameFi sectors. ^[1]

Overview

Based in North Carolina, FP Block aims to address the technical complexities of blockchain development, enabling clients to transition their concepts into market-ready products. The firm's approach is to serve as a long-term engineering partner, guiding clients through the development lifecycle from architecture design to final deployment and optimization. The company's public activities began in May 2024. ^[2] The team is composed of over 30 senior engineers with expertise in cryptography, distributed systems, and full-stack development. According to company statements, this team has collectively delivered over 100 blockchain systems. ^[3]

FP Block focuses on building robust and auditable systems designed for real-world applications. The firm emphasizes time and cost efficiency in its engineering processes, allowing clients to navigate the development landscape without maintaining a large in-house technical team. The company actively engages with the broader Web3 community by participating in industry events and discussions centered on the future of blockchain infrastructure, security, and scalability. ^[1]

Products and Services

FP Block offers a suite of blockchain engineering services that cover the entire development stack, from smart contract creation to backend infrastructure. The firm also provides a proprietary development framework to accelerate multi-chain application deployment. ^[1]

Core Services

The firm's services are designed to support projects at various stages, including new builds, integrations, and optimizations of existing systems. Key service areas include:

• Full-Stack Blockchain Development: The company provides comprehensive development for decentralized applications (dApps), covering front-end user interfaces, backend logic, and on-chain components.
• Backend Engineering: This service focuses on building the server-side infrastructure required to support dApps, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Smart Contract Architecture and Development: FP Block designs and implements smart contracts, with an emphasis on security, efficiency, and auditability.
• DeFi and GameFi Solutions: The firm offers specialized development services tailored to the unique requirements of decentralized finance protocols and blockchain-based gaming platforms.
• Blockchain Integrations: This involves connecting applications with various blockchain networks, data layers, and third-party tools to create cohesive systems.
• Rescue and Optimization: FP Block assists projects facing technical difficulties by reviewing, refactoring, and optimizing existing codebases to improve performance and resolve underlying issues.

These services are structured to provide end-to-end support for clients building on blockchain technology. ^[1]

Kolme Framework

Kolme is a proprietary development framework created by FP Block. It is engineered to facilitate the development of applications that can interact with multiple blockchain networks simultaneously. The framework aims to resolve common challenges associated with multi-chain development, such as performance bottlenecks from shared infrastructure, inflexible smart contract designs, and dependencies on unreliable external integrations. By providing a standardized yet flexible structure, Kolme is intended to reduce development time and enhance the performance of multi-chain products. The company has released introductory materials on the framework and has indicated that a full product demonstration will be made available. ^{[1] [4]}

Technology and Architecture

FP Block develops modular systems that are designed to be compatible with a diverse range of blockchain ecosystems and developer tools. The engineering team has specialized expertise in functional and systems programming languages, including Haskell and Rust, which are often used for building secure and high-performance blockchain infrastructure. ^[1]

The firm's technical capabilities include integration with various components of the Web3 technology stack:

• EVM-Compatible Chains: The team has experience building on networks that are compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), such as Polygon, Avalanche (AVAX), and BNB Smart Chain (BSC).
• Cosmos SDK: FP Block develops custom modules for blockchains built within the Cosmos ecosystem, leveraging its software development kit.
• Decentralized Storage: The firm integrates decentralized storage solutions like the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and Arweave to ensure data availability and censorship resistance.
• Oracle Layers: To provide smart contracts with access to reliable off-chain data, the company implements oracle services such as Chainlink.
• Auditing Tools: Security is a core focus, and the firm utilizes various smart contract auditing tools and practices to verify code integrity and identify potential vulnerabilities before deployment.

This modular approach allows the firm to construct customized solutions that meet the specific technical requirements of each client project. ^[1]

Use Cases

FP Block has been involved in the development of several projects that apply blockchain technology to real-world scenarios. The company has publicly cited its contributions to platforms in supply chain management and decentralized finance.

Notable projects include:

• AmmoCrypt: FP Block collaborated with AmmoCrypt to develop a tokenized supply chain solution for ammunition, demonstrating the use of blockchain for tracking and verifying physical assets.
• Levana Protocol: The firm contributed to the Levana Protocol, a decentralized perpetual swaps trading platform. The protocol has reportedly processed over $5 billion in cumulative trading volume.
• Red Dragons: This project is another real-world use case that FP Block has supported, though specific details about its function have not been elaborated on.

These examples highlight the firm's work in building functional blockchain applications for various industries. ^[5]

Team

FP Block's leadership team consists of executives and engineers with backgrounds in enterprise software development, consulting, and open-source blockchain technology.

• Aaron Contorer (Founder & Chairman): Contorer is a former Microsoft executive who worked on the staff of Bill Gates, where he contributed to the development of products such as Windows, MSN, and Visual C++. He is also noted as a co-creator of the "freemium" software business model and is an inventor on numerous software patents.
• Wesley Crook (Chief Executive Officer): Crook is an executive with over 35 years of experience in the consulting industry. His career has focused on business growth, market expansion, and the implementation of technology solutions for various enterprises.
• Michael Snoyman (VP, Software Engineering): Snoyman is a prominent figure in the Haskell programming community and the creator of the Yesod web framework and the Conduit library. He is recognized for his expertise in blockchain development and his contributions to the open-source Haskell and Rust communities.
• Nicholas Ferguson (VP, Platform Engineering): Ferguson is an engineer with experience in scaling large-scale infrastructure. He previously managed and grew a client's infrastructure from 1 billion AUM on a single server to 15 billion AUM distributed across more than 2,000 servers.

The collective experience of the team spans both traditional technology sectors and the specialized field of blockchain engineering. ^[1]

Additional Programs

Beyond its core engineering services, FP Block engages in educational initiatives and participates in industry events to contribute to the broader Web3 ecosystem.

FP Academy

The FP Academy is an educational program run by the company that includes a blog and other learning materials. The content is focused on sharing technical insights related to blockchain engineering, providing information on its Kolme framework, and discussing general industry trends. This initiative serves as a platform for the firm to share its expertise with the developer community. ^[1]

Partnerships and Clients

FP Block has worked with over 100 clients across multiple industries since its inception. While many client engagements are not public, the firm has officially cited collaborations with several enterprise-level organizations, including Hedera Hashgraph, eClerx, and IMPERVA. ^[1]

Through its participation in industry events, the company has also collaborated with a range of organizations. For its roundtable at the European Blockchain Convention, FP Block is engaging with speakers from The Sandbox, Sygnum, Hacken, Perspective AI, and EoaLabs. ^[6] Its discussions at Rare Evo 2025 involved members from Genzio, Maestro, Anastasia Labs, and EPOCH pool. ^[7]