Detailed answer
Enterprise blockchain consulting delivers: use case evaluation (blockchain vs database with documented rationale), platform selection (public vs permissioned, chain recommendation), build vs buy analysis (5-year TCO), vendor evaluation framework, and board/investor communication materials. Engagement: discovery retainer $15,000–$30,000 for 4-6 weeks. NDA signed before first call.
What Enterprise Consulting Engagements Deliver
Use case evaluation:
We analyze your specific business processes against our blockchain decision framework, producing a written recommendation: blockchain vs traditional database vs hybrid, with supporting rationale and documented assumptions.
Platform selection:
For cases where blockchain is appropriate, we evaluate: public vs permissioned, chain selection, existing protocol integration vs custom build. Our recommendation includes a comparison matrix scoring each option against your specific requirements.
Build vs buy vs partner:
Should you build custom, use a white-label solution, or partner with an existing blockchain platform that serves your industry? We evaluate total cost of ownership across a 5-year horizon for each path.
Vendor evaluation:
If you need a development firm (sometimes that's not us — we're honest about fit), we provide a structured evaluation framework and can interview candidate vendors on your behalf.
Board and investor communication:
We prepare the blockchain technical narrative for your board presentation or investor materials, making complex technology accessible to non-technical decision-makers.