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Guide for Builders

Ensuring a successful launch for all Builders

JuliaOS Builder Comprehensive Launch Guide

Welcome, Builder! Launching a project and token on JuliaOS is an exciting step. This guide covers every phase of the process, ensuring your project is secure, compliant, and set up for long-term success within the JuliaOS ecosystem.


Table of Contents

  1. Ecosystem Orientation

  2. Project Design & Planning

  3. Team Formation & Responsibilities

  4. Technical Development & Integration

  5. Legal & Compliance

  6. JuliaOS Builder Approval Process

  7. Tokenomics & Smart Contract Launch

  8. Security & Risk Management

  9. Go-to-Market, Community & Communication

  10. Launch Execution Checklist

  11. Post-Launch: Operations, Growth & Governance


1. Ecosystem Orientation

  • Understand JuliaOS:

    • Review JuliaOS documentation and familiarize yourself with available frameworks (AI Agents, Swarms, APIs, SDKs, dApps).

  • Ecosystem Roles:

    • You are a Builder: an independent project, responsible for your own roadmap and token, using JuliaOS technology with official approval and guidance.

  • JuliaOS Principles:

    • Openness, compliance, innovation, security, and community.


2. Project Design & Planning

  • Define Project Vision & Mission

    • What is your unique value proposition?

    • Who is your core user?

    • How does your project leverage JuliaOS technology?

  • Draft a Whitepaper/Project Brief

    • Overview, technical architecture, tokenomics, team, roadmap

  • Market & Competitive Analysis

    • Identify existing solutions, key differentiators, and market fit.


3. Team Formation & Responsibilities

  • Core Roles Needed

    • Technical Lead/Developers (Julia, smart contracts, dApp/frontend)

    • Product/Project Manager

    • Community/Marketing Manager

    • Auditor

    • Advice from JuliaOS official team is also possible, but needs to be requested

  • Documentation

    • Public team profiles (Some team members must be doxxed at minimum)

    • Clear org chart

  • Best Practice:

    • Use multisig wallets for treasury and key operations.


4. Technical Development & Integration

  • Architecture Planning

    • System architecture diagram (backend, contracts, frontend, data, storage)

  • Develop Your Product

    • Use official JuliaOS modules and APIs

    • Integrate with JuliaOS testnets/staging

    • Modularize for future upgrades

  • Documentation & Testing

    • Comprehensive README, developer docs, API references

    • Automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end)

    • Performance/load testing

  • Interoperability

    • Ensure compatibility with relevant blockchains (e.g., Solana)

    • Consider cross-chain capabilities if relevant


  • Regulatory Review

    • Recommended: Consult a blockchain-savvy legal team on jurisdictional requirements (securities laws, KYC/AML, data privacy)

  • Terms of Service/Privacy Policy

    • Prepare end-user terms and privacy notices

  • Intellectual Property

    • Open source vs. proprietary code considerations

    • Licensing (MIT, GPL, custom—must be compatible with JuliaOS terms)

  • JuliaOS Builder Agreement

    • Review, sign, and adhere to JuliaOS Builder Terms


6. JuliaOS Builder Approval Process

  1. Project Application

    • Submit application with full project brief, whitepaper, team info, token model, technical spec

  2. Internal Review

    • JuliaOS team reviews for ecosystem alignment, security, regulatory compliance

  3. KYC/Identity Verification

    • Complete identity/KYC checks for team leads (as required)

  4. Technical Audit

    • Smart contract audit (by approved auditors or open-source community review)

  5. Approval & Onboarding

    • Receive written approval, onboarding package, and listing on JuliaOS Builder registry

  6. Ongoing Compliance

    • Agree to regular check-ins, reporting, and compliance updates


7. Tokenomics & Smart Contract Launch

  • Tokenomics Design

    • Max supply, distribution plan, vesting schedules, use cases

    • Inflation/deflation, utility, governance, staking

    • Treasury and foundation allocation

  • Smart Contract Development

    • Standards: SPL (Solana), ERC-20/721 (if EVM compatible), or JuliaOS custom

    • Audit: Use static analysis tools and third-party audits

    • Testnet deployment and public test

    • Upgradeability/failsafes (pausable, upgradable proxies, admin controls)

  • Compliance

    • Regulatory filings as necessary


8. Security & Risk Management

  • Smart Contract Security

    • Audit all code (internal and external)

    • Formal verification for critical contracts

  • Key Management

    • Use hardware wallets, multisig, and secure key storage

  • Bug Bounties & Responsible Disclosure

    • Set up bug bounty programs (via Immunefi, HackerOne, or custom)

    • Publish responsible disclosure policy

  • Operational Security

    • Access controls, regular backups, incident response plan

  • User Safety

    • Clear warnings about risks, especially in DeFi contexts


9. Go-to-Market, Community & Communication

  • Community Building

    • Launch Discord/Telegram/Forum, set community guidelines

    • Regular AMAs, development updates, and transparency reports to keep the community engaged

  • Documentation

    • User guides, onboarding flows, FAQ

    • Developer SDK and API docs

  • Marketing & PR

    • Launch website, blog, and social media

    • Announce launch dates and roadmap

    • Coordinate with JuliaOS for joint announcements

  • Partnerships & Integrations

    • Seek collaborations with other JuliaOS Builders


10. Launch Execution Checklist


11. Post-Launch: Operations, Growth & Governance

  • Support & Maintenance

    • Monitor smart contracts and system health (alerts, analytics)

    • Prompt patching for vulnerabilities or bugs

  • Growth & Feedback

    • Collect user feedback, iterate on features and roadmap

    • Expand integrations and partnerships

  • Governance

    • If applicable, implement token-based governance

    • Publish governance frameworks and voting procedures

  • Reporting

    • Regular project updates to JuliaOS and your community

    • Transparency reports on treasury, progress, incidents

  • Compliance

    • Stay current on legal/regulatory developments

    • Renew KYC/compliance as requested by JuliaOS


Conclusion

Launching as a Builder on JuliaOS is both a privilege and responsibility. By following our guide and recommendations, you ensure your project is robust, secure, and compliant—positioned for growth in the thriving JuliaOS ecosystem.


Need More?

  • Request a personalized onboarding session with JuliaOS advisors

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