# Best Practices Before Launch

Launching a token is more than just deploying a contract and going live - It’s about preparing your project to succeed from day one. 

### Follow these best practices before you go live:

* <mark style="color:orange;">**Finalize Tokenomics**</mark>
  * Clearly define supply, decimals, and liquidity percentage.
  * Avoid last-minute changes that confuse investors.
* <mark style="color:orange;">**Prepare Branding & Assets**</mark>
  * Upload a clear **logo, name, ticker, and description**.
  * Ensure consistency across website, socials, and whitepaper.
* <mark style="color:orange;">**Set Communication Channels**</mark>
  * Have official **Telegram, Twitter/X, and website** ready before launch.
  * Pin important info for investors (launch time, contract address).
* <mark style="color:orange;">**Understand Fees & Revenue Sharing**</mark>
  * Review AstraPad’s platform fees, bonding curve mechanics, and post-launch revenue model.
  * Be ready to explain them to your community.
* <mark style="color:orange;">**Gas Fee Ready**</mark>**&#x20;(Optional)**
  * Ensure your wallet is funded with enough ETH/BNB/SOL for gas.
* <mark style="color:orange;">**Plan for Marketing & Growth**</mark>
  * Coordinate with your team to leverage **Spyder Ads, Starlight credits, and other Benefits Hub tools** immediately at launch.
  * Sync marketing campaigns with your launch schedule.
* <mark style="color:orange;">**Build Trust Before or After Going Live**</mark>
  * Complete **KYC** if required.
  * Highlight your **instant audit certificate** to investors for confidence.