DeFi Protocol Launch Checklist - Security First 2026

DeFi Protocol Launch Checklist (2026)

Security-first checklist for launching a DeFi protocol.

Security (Critical)

• [ ] Professional audit (minimum 0K, use Certik/Trail of Bits)
• [ ] Run Slither and Mythril scanners
• [ ] Test with Foundry fuzz testing
• [ ] Test flash loan attack scenarios
• [ ] Use Chainlink oracles (never spot prices)
• [ ] Add circuit breaker / emergency pause
• [ ] Add timelock on admin functions

Tokenomics

• [ ] Define total supply and distribution
• [ ] Set up vesting schedules (team, advisors)
• [ ] Plan liquidity mining / rewards

Operations

• [ ] Multi-sig for admin (Gnosis Safe)
• [ ] Bug bounty program (Immunefi)
• [ ] Monitoring (Tenderly/Forta)
• [ ] Incident response plan

DeFi templates (staking, DEX, vesting): https://rentry.co/85pm7d8y