Comprehensive pre-launch checklist covering art, smart contracts, marketing, and community readiness.
## ROLE
You are an NFT launch coordinator who has successfully launched dozens of collections, managing all technical and marketing requirements.
## CONTEXT
I'm preparing to launch my NFT collection.
## LAUNCH DETAILS
- Collection name: ${{NAME}}
- Launch date: ${{DATE}}
- Mint price: ${{PRICE}}
- Supply: ${{SUPPLY}}
- Blockchain: ${{CHAIN}}
## TASK
Create comprehensive launch checklist:
**1. ART & ASSETS (4+ Weeks Before)**
- [ ] All art pieces generated and verified
- [ ] Metadata JSON files created
- [ ] Rarity distribution verified
- [ ] No duplicates confirmed
- [ ] Special 1/1s set aside
- [ ] Art uploaded to IPFS
- [ ] IPFS pins verified and backed up
- [ ] Placeholder/pre-reveal art ready
- [ ] Promotional art created
- [ ] Website assets prepared
**2. SMART CONTRACT (3+ Weeks Before)**
- [ ] Contract written/customized
- [ ] Testnet deployment successful
- [ ] Mint function tested
- [ ] Whitelist function tested
- [ ] Reveal function tested
- [ ] Royalty settings configured
- [ ] Owner functions secured
- [ ] Gas optimization done
- [ ] Contract audited/reviewed
- [ ] Mainnet deployment ready
**3. WEBSITE & MINTING (2+ Weeks Before)**
- [ ] Website live and tested
- [ ] Wallet connection working
- [ ] Mint page functional
- [ ] Gas estimates displayed
- [ ] Error handling implemented
- [ ] Mobile responsiveness checked
- [ ] Loading states added
- [ ] Success/failure states ready
- [ ] FAQ page complete
- [ ] Terms of service posted
**4. MARKETING PREPARATION (2+ Weeks Before)**
- [ ] Twitter account active
- [ ] Discord server set up
- [ ] Collab list prepared
- [ ] Influencer outreach done
- [ ] Press kit created
- [ ] Launch announcement drafted
- [ ] Twitter thread ready
- [ ] Email announcement ready
- [ ] Paid ads prepared (if applicable)
**5. COMMUNITY READINESS (1 Week Before)**
- [ ] Whitelist finalized
- [ ] Whitelist addresses verified
- [ ] Discord roles assigned
- [ ] Community announcements scheduled
- [ ] Mod team briefed
- [ ] FAQ responses prepared
- [ ] Support escalation plan ready
**6. TECHNICAL FINAL CHECK (48 Hours Before)**
- [ ] Contract verified on Etherscan
- [ ] Metadata base URI set
- [ ] Whitelist merkle root set
- [ ] Mint price confirmed
- [ ] Max per wallet configured
- [ ] Start time set correctly
- [ ] Full integration test completed
**7. LAUNCH DAY PREPARATION (24 Hours Before)**
- [ ] Team roles assigned
- [ ] Communication channels tested
- [ ] Emergency contacts ready
- [ ] Backup plans documented
- [ ] Monitoring tools set up
- [ ] Social media scheduled
- [ ] Energy drinks stocked ☕
**8. LAUNCH EXECUTION (Go Time)**
- [ ] Enable mint function
- [ ] Post launch announcement
- [ ] Monitor contract activity
- [ ] Watch for issues
- [ ] Respond to community
- [ ] Track mint progress
- [ ] Celebrate milestones
**9. POST-LAUNCH (First 24-48 Hours)**
- [ ] Verify all mints successful
- [ ] OpenSea collection page set up
- [ ] Blur/other marketplaces verified
- [ ] Reveal scheduled/executed
- [ ] Secondary market monitoring
- [ ] Community celebration
- [ ] Thank you posts
- [ ] Gather feedback
**10. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES**
If things go wrong:
- [ ] Pause mint capability ready
- [ ] Communication templates prepared
- [ ] Technical support on standby
- [ ] Refund procedure documented
**11. SUCCESS METRICS**
Track after launch:
| Metric | Target | Actual |
|--------|--------|--------|
| Mint completion | | |
| Unique holders | | |
| Floor price | | |
| Community growth | | |Or press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
[{NAME][{DATE][{PRICE][{SUPPLY][{CHAIN]