Requirement Gathering: Understand the client's specific requirements for the IDO, including tokenomics, platform preferences, and special features.
Technical Specification: Create a detailed technical specification document outlining the architecture, smart contract functionalities, and integration points.
Project Plan: Develop a timeline with milestones and allocate resources accordingly.
Blockchain Selection and Setup
Platform Selection: Choose a blockchain platform (e.g., Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polkadot) based on scalability, cost, and client requirements.
Development Environment Setup: Set up the development environment, including necessary tools, libraries, and frameworks.
Smart Contract Development
Token Contract Creation: Develop the token contract adhering to standards like ERC-20 or BEP-20. Define token supply, distribution, and other attributes.
IDO Contract Development: Create smart contracts for the IDO, handling token sales, price calculation, and distribution.
Testing: Write unit tests and perform rigorous testing to ensure functionality and security.
Audit Preparation: Prepare the code for a third-party security audit to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
Frontend and Backend Development
Frontend Development:
User Interface: Develop a user-friendly interface for the IDO platform, enabling users to participate in the token sale.
Web3 Integration: Integrate Web3.js or Ethers.js to enable interactions between the frontend and blockchain.
Backend Development:
API Development: Create APIs for managing user data, transactions, and other backend operations.
Database Setup: Set up a secure and scalable database to store user data, KYC information, and transaction records.
Testing: Conduct end-to-end testing to ensure seamless integration between the frontend, backend, and blockchain.
Integration with DEX
Smart Contract Deployment: Deploy smart contracts to the chosen blockchain network.
DEX Integration: Integrate with decentralized exchanges (e.g., Uniswap, PancakeSwap) for token listing and liquidity provision.
Testing: Test the integration thoroughly to ensure smooth trading and functionality.
6. Final Testing and Security Audits
Internal Testing: Perform comprehensive testing to ensure all components function as expected.
Security Audit: Facilitate a thorough third-party security audit of the smart contracts and platform to identify and mitigate any security risks.
Bug Fixes and Improvements: Address any issues found during testing and audits, refining the platform for launch.
Finishing and Deliverables
Finalizing the Project
Code Review: Conduct a final code review to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
Documentation: Prepare detailed documentation for the smart contracts, APIs, and overall platform architecture.
User Manuals: Develop user manuals and guides to help users navigate the IDO platform and participate in the token sale.
Training: Provide training sessions for the client’s team on managing the platform and understanding the technical aspects.
Deliverables
Source Code: Deliver the complete source code for smart contracts, frontend, and backend components.
Deployed Contracts: Provide details of the deployed smart contracts on the chosen blockchain network.