From b5ffc69b19090a6e59e1a03b58b03337d668fc3c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: soongyintong Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:54:32 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] docs: create comprehensive mainnet launch checklist - Security readiness (contracts, circuits, infrastructure) - Testing requirements (functional, performance, UAT) - Deployment procedures (pre, during, post) - Rollback plans (emergency scenarios, procedures) - Communication strategy (pre-launch, launch day, post-launch) - Compliance & legal checklist - Sign-off template Fixes: #101 --- MAINNET_LAUNCH_CHECKLIST.md | 284 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 284 insertions(+) create mode 100644 MAINNET_LAUNCH_CHECKLIST.md diff --git a/MAINNET_LAUNCH_CHECKLIST.md b/MAINNET_LAUNCH_CHECKLIST.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aa5cde9 --- /dev/null +++ b/MAINNET_LAUNCH_CHECKLIST.md @@ -0,0 +1,284 @@ +# 🚀 PrivacyLayer Mainnet Launch Checklist + +## Overview + +This checklist ensures PrivacyLayer is fully prepared for mainnet launch, covering security, testing, deployment, and communication requirements. + +--- + +## Phase 1: Security Readiness + +### 1.1 Smart Contract Security + +- [ ] **Security Audit Completed** + - [ ] At least 2 independent audits from reputable firms + - [ ] All critical/high findings resolved + - [ ] Audit reports published publicly + - [ ] Re-audit completed for any significant changes + +- [ ] **Code Quality** + - [ ] 100% test coverage for critical paths + - [ ] All tests passing on latest commit + - [ ] No compiler warnings + - [ ] Gas optimization completed + - [ ] Reentrancy guards implemented where needed + +- [ ] **Access Control** + - [ ] Multi-sig wallet configured for admin functions + - [ ] Role-based permissions documented + - [ ] Emergency pause mechanism tested + - [ ] Timelock configured for sensitive operations + +### 1.2 Circuit Security (ZK Proofs) + +- [ ] **Circuit Audit** + - [ ] Independent circuit audit completed + - [ ] All constraint warnings resolved + - [ ] Edge cases tested (empty inputs, max values, etc.) + - [ ] Proof generation time within acceptable limits + +- [ ] **Trusted Setup** + - [ ] MPC ceremony completed (if applicable) + - [ ] Setup artifacts published and verifiable + - [ ] Phase 2 ceremony documented + +### 1.3 Infrastructure Security + +- [ ] **Node Security** + - [ ] DDoS protection configured + - [ ] Rate limiting implemented + - [ ] SSL/TLS certificates valid and auto-renewing + - [ ] Firewall rules reviewed and hardened + +- [ ] **Key Management** + - [ ] Private keys stored in HSM or secure vault + - [ ] Key rotation procedure documented + - [ ] Backup keys securely stored offline + - [ ] No hardcoded secrets in codebase + +--- + +## Phase 2: Testing Requirements + +### 2.1 Functional Testing + +- [ ] **Unit Tests** + - [ ] All contracts have unit tests + - [ ] All circuits have unit tests + - [ ] Test coverage report: ≥95% + - [ ] Tests run in CI/CD pipeline + +- [ ] **Integration Tests** + - [ ] End-to-end flow tested (deposit → prove → withdraw) + - [ ] Cross-chain bridge tested (if applicable) + - [ ] Frontend ↔ Contract integration verified + - [ ] API endpoints tested + +- [ ] **Testnet Deployment** + - [ ] Deployed on testnet for ≥4 weeks + - [ ] No critical bugs discovered in final 2 weeks + - [ ] Real users tested core flows + - [ ] Bug bounty program active + +### 2.2 Performance Testing + +- [ ] **Load Testing** + - [ ] System handles expected TPS (transactions per second) + - [ ] Proof generation time < [X] seconds + - [ ] Proof verification time < [Y] seconds + - [ ] Database queries optimized + +- [ ] **Stress Testing** + - [ ] System behavior under 10x expected load documented + - [ ] Graceful degradation verified + - [ ] Recovery procedure tested + +### 2.3 User Acceptance Testing + +- [ ] **Beta Program** + - [ ] ≥100 beta users completed onboarding + - [ ] User feedback incorporated + - [ ] UX issues resolved + - [ ] Documentation validated by beta users + +--- + +## Phase 3: Deployment Procedures + +### 3.1 Pre-Deployment + +- [ ] **Environment Setup** + - [ ] Production environment isolated from staging + - [ ] All environment variables documented + - [ ] Secrets loaded from secure vault + - [ ] Monitoring and alerting configured + +- [ ] **Contract Deployment** + - [ ] Deployment scripts tested on testnet + - [ ] Deployment runbook created + - [ ] Rollback procedure documented + - [ ] Contract verification on block explorer + +### 3.2 Deployment Day + +- [ ] **Go/No-Go Decision** + - [ ] All checklist items completed + - [ ] Core team available for launch + - [ ] Communication channels ready (Discord, Twitter, etc.) + - [ ] Final security scan completed + +- [ ] **Deployment Steps** + 1. Deploy contracts to mainnet + 2. Verify contracts on block explorer + 3. Initialize contracts with correct parameters + 4. Transfer ownership to multi-sig + 5. Deploy frontend to production + 6. Update DNS records + 7. Enable monitoring alerts + 8. Announce launch + +### 3.3 Post-Deployment + +- [ ] **Verification** + - [ ] All contracts respond correctly + - [ ] Frontend connects to mainnet + - [ ] First transaction successful + - [ ] Monitoring dashboards show healthy status + +- [ ] **Documentation** + - [ ] Deployment report created + - [ ] Contract addresses published + - [ ] Known issues documented + - [ ] Support channels staffed + +--- + +## Phase 4: Rollback Plans + +### 4.1 Emergency Scenarios + +- [ ] **Critical Bug Discovered** + - [ ] Emergency pause mechanism tested + - [ ] Team can pause contracts within 15 minutes + - [ ] Communication template prepared + - [ ] Hotfix deployment procedure documented + +- [ ] **Exploit Detected** + - [ ] Emergency response team identified + - [ ] Contact list for exchanges/bridges ready + - [ ] Forensic analysis procedure documented + - [ ] User communication plan prepared + +### 4.2 Rollback Procedures + +- [ ] **Contract Rollback** + - [ ] Upgrade mechanism tested (if proxy pattern used) + - [ ] Migration procedure for user funds documented + - [ ] Rollback decision criteria defined + +- [ ] **Frontend Rollback** + - [ ] Previous version tagged and deployable + - [ ] DNS rollback procedure tested + - [ ] CDN cache purge procedure documented + +--- + +## Phase 5: Communication Strategy + +### 5.1 Pre-Launch + +- [ ] **Announcement Plan** + - [ ] Blog post drafted + - [ ] Social media posts scheduled + - [ ] Press release prepared (if applicable) + - [ ] Community AMAs scheduled + +- [ ] **Documentation** + - [ ] User guide published + - [ ] Developer documentation complete + - [ ] FAQ page created + - [ ] Video tutorials recorded + +### 5.2 Launch Day + +- [ ] **Communication Channels** + - [ ] Twitter/X announcement posted + - [ ] Discord announcement made + - [ ] Email newsletter sent + - [ ] Blog post published + +- [ ] **Support Readiness** + - [ ] Support team briefed + - [ ] Common issues FAQ prepared + - [ ] Escalation procedure defined + - [ ] Response time SLA: <1 hour + +### 5.3 Post-Launch + +- [ ] **Follow-Up** + - [ ] Launch metrics published (24h, 7d, 30d) + - [ ] User feedback collected + - [ ] Post-mortem scheduled (regardless of success) + - [ ] Thank you message to community + +--- + +## Phase 6: Compliance & Legal + +### 6.1 Regulatory Compliance + +- [ ] **Legal Review** + - [ ] Token classification reviewed by legal counsel + - [ ] Terms of Service published + - [ ] Privacy Policy published + - [ ] KYC/AML requirements assessed (if applicable) + +- [ ] **Geographic Restrictions** + - [ ] Restricted countries identified + - [ ] Geo-blocking implemented (if required) + - [ ] Compliance documentation prepared + +--- + +## Sign-Off + +| Role | Name | Date | Status | +|------|------|------|--------| +| **Technical Lead** | | | ☐ Approved | +| **Security Lead** | | | ☐ Approved | +| **Product Lead** | | | ☐ Approved | +| **Legal Counsel** | | | ☐ Approved | +| **CEO/Founder** | | | ☐ Approved | + +--- + +## Appendix + +### A. Emergency Contacts + +| Role | Name | Contact | +|------|------|---------| +| On-Call Engineer | | | +| Security Lead | | | +| Legal Counsel | | | +| CEO/Founder | | | + +### B. External Resources + +- **Audit Firms:** [List of audited firms and report links] +- **Block Explorers:** [Etherscan, etc.] +- **Monitoring:** [Dashboard links] +- **Status Page:** [status.privacylayer.io] + +### C. Revision History + +| Version | Date | Author | Changes | +|---------|------|--------|---------| +| 1.0 | | | Initial draft | + +--- + +**Last Updated:** [Date] +**Next Review:** [Date + 30 days] + +**Contact:** security@privacylayer.io for questions or concerns.