Pre-Launch
Security & Audits
- Security Audit: Complete a professional security audit for your smart contracts
- Audit Publication: Publish audit results and auditor details on your website
- Code Review: Conduct internal code review and testing
- Best Practices: Use audited libraries (e.g., OpenZeppelin) instead of writing everything from scratch
- Test Coverage: Ensure comprehensive test coverage for all critical functions
Smart Contract Preparation
- Contract Verification: Verify contracts on CeloScan and Celo Explorer
- Documentation: Add clear tutorials and documentation on how to use your contracts/tokens
- Upgradeability: Document upgrade paths if using upgradeable contracts
- Gas Optimization: Optimize gas usage for better user experience
Integration & Testing
- Wallet Integration: Integrate wallet connection (WalletConnect, RainbowKit, etc.)
- Multi-Wallet Support: Test with multiple wallets (Valora, MetaMask, etc.)
- Network Configuration: Ensure proper Celo mainnet and testnet configuration
- Error Handling: Implement comprehensive error handling and user feedback
- Mobile Testing: Test on mobile devices, especially for MiniPay integration
Analytics & Monitoring
- Analytics Setup: Configure analytics tracking (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel)
- Monitoring Tools: Set up monitoring and alerting (e.g., Sentry, DataDog)
- On-Chain Analytics: Integrate on-chain analytics tools (e.g., Dune, The Graph)
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor application performance and transaction success rates
- User Behavior Tracking: Track key user actions and conversion funnels
Documentation & User Resources
- Getting Started Guide: Create a clear guide for new users
- On/Off-Ramp Instructions: Provide instructions for buying/selling crypto
- FAQ Section: Address common questions and concerns
- Video Tutorials: Create video walkthroughs if applicable
- Developer Documentation: Document APIs and integration guides
Launch
Platform Reporting
Make your dapp discoverable by reporting it on these platforms:- Dapp Radar - General dApp directory
- DeFi Llama - For DeFi & NFT projects
- Electric Capital - Ecosystem reporting
- Dune Analytics - Add your contracts for analytics
Marketing
- Marketing Intake: Complete the Marketing Intake Form
- Community Engagement: Join the Celo Founders Telegram group
- Social Media: Tag @Celo in launch announcements
- Press Release: Prepare and distribute launch announcement
- Content Marketing: Create blog posts, tutorials, or case studies
Legal & Compliance
- Terms & Conditions: Ensure public-facing Terms & Conditions are published
- Privacy Policy: Publish GDPR-compliant privacy policy or meet other privacy requirements
- Regulatory Compliance: Verify compliance with relevant regulations in your jurisdiction
- Disclaimers: Add appropriate disclaimers for financial/DeFi applications
Post-Launch
Monitoring & Maintenance
- Monitor Metrics: Track key metrics (users, transactions, TVL, etc.)
- Error Tracking: Monitor and address errors promptly
- User Feedback: Collect and respond to user feedback
- Performance Optimization: Continuously optimize based on usage patterns
Growth & Iteration
- Feature Updates: Plan and execute feature updates based on user needs
- Community Building: Engage with users and build a community
- Partnerships: Explore partnerships with other Celo projects
- Grant Applications: Consider applying for ecosystem grants and funding
Documentation Updates
- Keep Docs Updated: Update documentation as features evolve
- Changelog: Maintain a changelog for transparency
- Migration Guides: Provide guides for breaking changes if applicable