Document features, user flows, and technical requirements

Configure Foundry/Hardhat, testing framework, and CI/CD

Plan contract structure, inheritance, and interfaces

Write main contract logic with proper access control

Unit tests, integration tests, and fuzz tests

Build user-facing application with wallet integration

APIs, indexers, and off-chain infrastructure

Review code for common vulnerabilities

Slither, Mythril, and other static analyzers

Professional third-party security audit

Set up incentives for security researchers

Test deployment on Base testnet

End-to-end testing with real users

Publish and verify source code

Last check before mainnet deployment

Production deployment with proper gas settings

Verify all contracts on BaseScan

Alerts for unusual activity or errors

User guides, API docs, and developer resources

Discord, Twitter, and support channels

Track usage, TVL, and key metrics