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How to Launch Your Token

Deploy your project's ERC-20 token on Base L2 and start your funding round

⏱️ 20 minutes📊 Intermediate🚀 For Creators

What You'll Learn

Prerequisites for token launch
Requesting token deployment
Understanding the deployment process
Configuring PREVIEW vs LIVE modes
Setting bonding curve parameters
Monitoring initial trading activity

Prerequisites Checklist

Before launching your token, make sure you've completed all required steps. Missing any of these will block deployment.

Approved Project

Your project must be in APPROVED status. Submit for review if you haven't already.

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Configured Tokenomics

Total supply, team allocations, and vesting schedules must be saved. See the tokenomics guide.

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KYC Verified

Identity verification is required for all token creators. Complete KYC in your account settings.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Request Token Deployment

Navigate to your project's Launch tab and request admin to deploy your token to the Base L2 blockchain.

Dashboard → My Projects → [Your Project] → Launch Tab → "📤 Request Token Deployment"

💡 Tip: Add an optional message to the admin with your preferred launch date, any special requirements, or marketing plans. This helps coordinate the best launch timing.

2

Admin Deploys Your Token

The IPX admin reviews your tokenomics configuration and deploys the ERC-20 token smart contract on the Base L2 network.

Smart Contract Deployment:Your ERC-20 token is deployed on Base L2 with your configured total supply.
Vesting Contracts:Team vesting schedules are enforced on-chain — locked and immutable.
Liquidity Pool:Initial liquidity is set up for trading on the IPX bonding curve exchange.

⚠️ Important: Deployment typically takes 1–2 business days. You'll receive a notification when it's complete with your token's contract address.

3

Configure Launch Mode

Choose whether to start in preview mode (testing) or go directly live. Most creators start in preview.

PREVIEW Mode

  • • Token visible only to you and team
  • • Test trading functionality
  • • Verify bonding curve behavior
  • • Check project page rendering
  • • No public trading or real investment

LIVE Mode

  • • Token publicly tradeable on IPX
  • • Listed on the marketplace
  • • Investors can buy/sell tokens
  • • Bonding curve active for pricing
  • • Real capital flows in and out
4

Set Bonding Curve Parameters

The bonding curve determines how your token's price changes with supply. These parameters control price discovery.

Initial Price

The starting price per token when trading begins. Lower prices attract more early investors.

Common range: $0.001 – $0.10 per token

Curve Type

How aggressively the price increases as more tokens are purchased.

Linear

Steady, predictable

Exponential

Rewards early buyers

Sigmoid

S-curve, fair launch

5

Go Live

When you're satisfied with preview testing, switch to LIVE mode to open your token for public trading.

Project Dashboard → Launch Tab → Switch to LIVE → Confirm

🎉 Once live: Your token appears on the IPX marketplace, investors can trade via the bonding curve, and your project begins its fundraising journey.

6

Monitor Initial Trading

Track your token's performance on the project dashboard after going live.

Price Chart:Real-time token price along the bonding curve.
Trading Volume:Total buy/sell volume over time.
Holder Count:Number of unique wallet addresses holding your token.
Market Cap:Total valuation based on current price × circulating supply.

Best Practices

✅ DO: Start in PREVIEW Mode

Always test in preview before going live. Verify that the bonding curve, pricing, and project page work exactly as expected.

✅ DO: Coordinate Launch with Marketing

Plan your launch around a marketing push — social media announcements, community events, press releases. A coordinated launch drives initial momentum.

✅ DO: Engage Early Investors

Reach out to your network before launch. Having initial buyers ready creates early momentum and signals to other investors that the project has traction.

❌ DON'T: Launch Without a Complete Project Page

Investors will immediately visit your project page. Ensure your description, trailer, pitch deck, and team info are all polished before going live.

❌ DON'T: Set an Unrealistic Initial Price

A high starting price limits early adoption. Most successful launches start low ($0.001–$0.01) and let the bonding curve handle price discovery naturally.

❌ DON'T: Ignore Post-Launch Communication

After launching, post regular updates. Silence after a token launch is the fastest way to lose investor confidence and see selling pressure.

Troubleshooting

Q: The "Request Deployment" button is disabled

A: Check the prerequisites — your project must be APPROVED, tokenomics must be configured and saved, and your account must be KYC verified. The button shows which requirements are missing.

Q: How long does deployment take?

A: Admin review and deployment typically takes 1–2 business days. The actual on-chain deployment is near-instant once the admin initiates it on Base L2.

Q: Can I change tokenomics after deployment?

A: No. Once deployed, the total supply and vesting schedules are locked on-chain and cannot be modified. Make sure everything is correct before requesting deployment.

Q: Can I switch back from LIVE to PREVIEW?

A: Going from LIVE back to PREVIEW is possible but not recommended — it pauses trading and may concern investors. Contact the admin team if you have an urgent need to pause.

Q: What blockchain is my token on?

A: All IPX tokens are deployed on Base L2 (Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 network). This provides low gas fees, fast transactions, and compatibility with the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

🚀 Token Launched — What's Next?

Your token is live. Now focus on managing your project, posting updates, attracting sponsors, and delivering on your vision to grow investor confidence.