Launch Process
This guide walks you through launching your token on Opals from pre-launch planning to post-launch growth. Most founders complete the entire process in about 10 days.
Timeline Overview
Pre-Launch (2-3 days): Design tokenomics, build community, prepare marketing
Configuration (30 minutes): Set up wallet, choose market type, configure pricing
Deployment (5 minutes): Deploy contracts through factory
Active Sale (1 week typical): Monitor progress, engage community
Automatic Launch (instant): Liquidity provision happens automatically at threshold
Post-Launch (ongoing): Track metrics, distribute rewards, grow project
Total time from decision to trading: 10 days average.
Phase 1: Pre-Launch (2-3 Days)
Design Your Tokenomics
Before deploying anything, design your token distribution:
Recommended allocation:
40% to liquidity pool
30% to reward distributions
30% to team and development
This creates healthy liquidity, rewards supporters, and funds development.
Set your raise target: How much ETH do you need?
Small projects: $50k-$250k
Medium projects: $250k-$2M
Large projects: $2M+
Your target determines your Patron Card supply and pricing.
Choose Your Market Type
Three market types available:
SteppedMarket: Batch-based pricing with increases. Best for most launches. Creates FOMO while staying bot-resistant.
FixedMarket: Same price for every NFT. Simplest option. Best for established communities.
MembersMarket: Requires existing NFT ownership to participate. Best for exclusive club launches.
Build Your Community
Start building excitement before launch:
Social media: Twitter, Discord, Telegram. Share your vision. Show progress. Build anticipation.
Content marketing: Blog posts, videos, podcasts. Explain your project. Show your expertise.
Influencer outreach: Partner with crypto influencers. Get them excited about your project.
Community events: AMAs, live streams, contests. Engage your audience. Build relationships.
Prepare Your Marketing
Create assets you'll need during launch:
Project pitch deck: 10-15 slides explaining your vision, team, and roadmap.
Video introduction: 2-3 minute overview of your project and why it matters.
Social media graphics: Banners, profile pictures, post templates.
Press kit: High-resolution images, team bios, project descriptions.
Phase 2: Configuration (30 Minutes)
Connect Your Wallet
Visit the Opals dashboard. Connect your MetaMask wallet. Verify your address.
Set Basic Information
Fill out your project details:
Project name: Choose something memorable and brandable.
Token symbol: 3-5 characters, all caps. Make sure it's available.
Description: Brief explanation of what you're building and why it matters.
Website: Your project's main website.
Social links: Twitter, Discord, Telegram, GitHub.
Configure Tokenomics
Set your token distribution:
Total supply: How many tokens will exist? 1 billion is common.
Decimals: Usually 18 for ERC-20 tokens.
Allocation percentages: Set how tokens are distributed between different card types.
Vesting schedules: How long each card type must wait before claiming tokens.
Choose Your Market Type
Select the market mechanism that fits your project:
SteppedMarket: Set batch sizes and price increments. Create urgency while staying fair.
FixedMarket: Set a single price for all cards. Simple and predictable.
MembersMarket: Configure vouching requirements. Create exclusive access.
Set Pricing Strategy
Determine your Patron Card prices:
Starting price: What's the minimum price for early supporters?
Price increments: How much does the price increase per batch?
Total supply: How many Patron Cards will you sell?
Raise target: What's your minimum and maximum funding goal?
Phase 3: Deployment (5 Minutes)
Review Configuration
Double-check all your settings. Once deployed, they cannot be changed.
Deploy Contracts
Click "Deploy Project". Pay the $15 gas fee. Wait for confirmation.
Verify Deployment
Check your contracts on the block explorer. Verify they're deployed correctly.
Test Basic Functions
Mint a test Patron Card. Verify the claiming process works.
Phase 4: Active Sale (1 Week Typical)
Launch Your Sale
Activate your Patron Card sale. Share the link with your community.
Monitor Progress
Track your sales in real-time. Watch your funding progress.
Engage Community
Keep your community excited. Share updates. Answer questions. Build momentum.
Adjust Strategy
If sales are slow, consider adjusting your marketing. If sales are fast, consider increasing your target.
Phase 5: Automatic Launch (Instant)
Threshold Reached
When your funding target is met, the launch happens automatically.
Liquidity Creation
The system creates a Uniswap V2 pair with your token and ETH.
LP Token Locking
LP tokens are locked permanently in the PatronClaim contract.
Trading Begins
Your token is now tradeable on Uniswap. Price discovery begins.
Phase 6: Post-Launch (Ongoing)
Monitor Metrics
Track your token's performance. Monitor trading volume. Watch your community grow.
Distribute Rewards
Trading fees start flowing to Patron Card holders. Monitor the distribution.
Community Growth
Continue building your community. Share updates. Celebrate milestones.
Product Development
Focus on building your product. Deliver on your promises. Create real value.
Common Challenges
Slow Sales
If sales are slow, consider:
Adjusting your pricing strategy
Increasing your marketing efforts
Engaging more with your community
Lowering your funding target
Fast Sales
If sales are too fast, consider:
Increasing your funding target
Adding more Patron Cards
Raising your prices
Extending your sale period
Technical Issues
If you encounter technical problems:
Check the troubleshooting guide
Contact support on Discord
Review the technical documentation
Ask the community for help
Success Tips
Start Early
Begin building your community before you need to raise funds. Relationships take time to build.
Be Transparent
Share your progress openly. Show your work. Build trust through transparency.
Focus on Value
Build something people actually want. Solve real problems. Create real value.
Engage Actively
Don't just post updates. Engage with your community. Answer questions. Build relationships.
Stay Committed
Launching is just the beginning. Stay committed to your vision. Keep building. Keep growing.
Next Steps
Ready to start your launch journey?
Design your tokenomics - Plan your token distribution
Choose your market type - Select the right mechanism
Deploy your project - Launch your token
Monitor your progress - Track your success
Remember: Every successful project started with a vision. You have the tools. You have the community. You have the opportunity. Now go build something great.
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