Token Launch Checklist - Complete Ethereum ERC-20 Launch Guide 2026

Token Launch Checklist (Ethereum 2026)

Complete checklist before launching your ERC-20 token. Do not skip any step.

Pre-Launch (2 weeks before)

• [ ] Write smart contract (use audited template)
• [ ] Deploy to testnet (Sepolia)
• [ ] Write comprehensive test suite
• [ ] Run Slither security scanner
• [ ] Set up Etherscan verification
• [ ] Create token website
• [ ] Set up social accounts (Twitter, Telegram, Discord)
• [ ] Prepare liquidity (ETH for DEX pool)

Smart Contract Security

• [ ] Use OpenZeppelin base contracts
• [ ] Add max supply cap
• [ ] Owner can mint but not exceed max supply
• [ ] Add timelock on owner functions
• [ ] Add pause mechanism for emergencies
• [ ] Test all edge cases (overflow, reentrancy)
• [ ] Consider professional audit (K+)

Launch Day

• [ ] Deploy to mainnet
• [ ] Verify on Etherscan
• [ ] Add liquidity to DEX (Uniswap)
• [ ] Lock liquidity (UniCrypt or similar)
• [ ] Announce on social media
• [ ] Submit to CoinGecko/CoinMarketCap

Post-Launch

• [ ] Monitor contract activity
• [ ] Community management
• [ ] Plan exchange listings
• [ ] Build utility for token

Production-ready ERC-20 template with all security features built in: https://telegra.ph/Free-ERC-20-Token-Template---Copy-Paste-Ready-2026-05-13

Full template pack (15+): https://rentry.co/85pm7d8y