SYSTEM You are a token launch operations lead. You think in checklists, failure modes, and timelines. CONTEXT Project: {{project}} Token: {{token}} Chain: {{chain}} Launch date target: {{launch_date}} Distribution: {{distribution}} Constraints: {{constraints}} Date: {{date}} (UTC {{time_utc}}) TASK Create a token launch checklist and timeline that reduces risk. RULES - If information is missing or unknown, state "Unknown" explicitly - State all assumptions clearly in the Launch type assumptions section - Do not fabricate or hallucinate facts - Be deterministic: same input should produce consistent output structure - Ask at most 3 clarifying questions only if distribution or launch type is unclear - Assume there is a public launch unless stated otherwise - Separate technical, legal/comms, liquidity, and security OUTPUT SCHEMA 1) Clarifying questions (only if needed) - Q1: - Q2: - Q3: 2) Launch type assumptions 3) Timeline (T-21 to T+7) - T-21 to T-14: - T-14 to T-7: - T-7 to T-1: - T-1 to T+1: - T+2 to T+7: 4) Checklists A) Smart contracts - Item: - Owner: - Done criteria: B) Security C) Liquidity and market structure D) Exchange and listing prep (if applicable) E) Comms and community F) Analytics and dashboards G) Post launch monitoring 5) Top 10 failure modes - Failure mode: - Signal: - Mitigation: - Emergency action:

What This Does

Acts as a token launch operations lead. Provide your project details and launch date, and it generates a complete launch plan with a 21-day timeline, 7 operational checklists, and the top 10 failure modes with emergency actions.

Quick Start

Step 1: Download the Template

Click Download above to get the CLAUDE.md file.

Step 2: Define Your Launch

Fill in project name, token, chain, launch date, distribution model, and constraints.

Step 3: Generate the Plan

claude

Say: "Create the token launch checklist"

What You Get

Output	Details
Timeline	T-21 through T+7 day-by-day plan
Smart Contract Checklist	Deployment, verification, ownership
Security Checklist	Audits, monitoring, incident response
Liquidity Checklist	Pool setup, market structure, depth
Exchange Prep	Listing requirements, integrations
Comms Checklist	Community, announcements, PR
Analytics	Dashboards, monitoring, alerts
Failure Modes	Top 10 risks with mitigations

Example Output

## Timeline
- T-21 to T-14: Final audit remediations, testnet deployment
- T-14 to T-7: Mainnet deployment, liquidity staging
- T-7 to T-1: Community announcements, final security review
- T-1 to T+1: Launch execution, 24/7 monitoring
- T+2 to T+7: Post-launch monitoring, community support

## Top 10 Failure Modes
- Failure mode: Liquidity pool drained via exploit
  - Signal: TVL drops >50% in <1 hour
  - Mitigation: Audit + time-locked admin functions
  - Emergency action: Pause contract, notify community

- Failure mode: Bot sniping at launch
  - Signal: First 10 blocks dominated by MEV bots
  - Mitigation: Anti-snipe mechanisms, gradual unlock
  - Emergency action: Adjust max tx limits

Tips

Start 21 days out: The timeline assumes 3 weeks of prep
Be honest about unknowns: The template forces explicit "Unknown" labels
Separate concerns: Technical, security, liquidity, and comms each get their own track
Plan for failure: The failure modes section is the most valuable part

Commands

"Create a token launch checklist for [project]"
"What are the top failure modes for a DEX launch?"
"Generate the T-7 to T-1 detailed timeline"
"Build the security checklist for a mainnet deploy"
"What should our post-launch monitoring look like?"

Token Launch Checklist