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🚀 OGC Mainnet Deployment Guide

⚠️ CRITICAL PREREQUISITES

Before deploying OGC to mainnet, ensure you have:

1. Real XLM (Stellar Lumens)

2. Security Setup

3. Testing Complete

🔧 DEPLOYMENT PROCESS

Step 1: Get XLM

Purchase XLM from exchanges like:

Step 2: Run Deployment Script

cd tools
python deploy_mainnet.py

The script will:

  1. Create or use existing issuer account
  2. Create or use existing distribution account
  3. Guide you through funding accounts manually
  4. Create OGC asset on mainnet
  5. Issue 1,000,000 OGC tokens
  6. Generate production .env file

Step 3: Verify Deployment

After successful deployment, verify on Stellar Expert:

Step 4: Update Website

Update website to reflect mainnet status:

🔒 SECURITY BEST PRACTICES

Immediate Actions After Deployment

  1. Backup Keys: Store secret keys in multiple secure locations
  2. Test Small Amount: Send small test transactions first
  3. Document Everything: Record all account addresses and transaction IDs
  4. Secure .env: Ensure .env file is in .gitignore and never committed

Long-term Security

  1. Hardware Wallets: Consider moving large amounts to hardware wallets
  2. Multi-signature: Implement multi-sig for additional security
  3. Regular Backups: Keep multiple encrypted backups
  4. Access Controls: Limit who has access to production keys

🌐 POST-DEPLOYMENT UPDATES

Website Updates Needed

Tool Updates

Community Communication

🚨 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

If Something Goes Wrong

  1. Don’t Panic: Most issues are recoverable
  2. Check Transaction History: Use Stellar Expert to trace transactions
  3. Verify Account Status: Ensure accounts aren’t locked/frozen
  4. Community Support: Reach out to Stellar community if needed

Backup Recovery

If you lose access to keys:

  1. Check all backup locations
  2. Try password recovery methods
  3. Contact exchange if keys are there
  4. Remember: Lost keys = lost tokens (no recovery possible)

📊 MAINNET VS TESTNET DIFFERENCES

Aspect Testnet Mainnet
Cost Free Real XLM required
Value No real value Real cryptocurrency
Accounts Free via Friendbot Must fund manually
Reversibility Can reset/recreate Permanent
URL horizon-testnet.stellar.org horizon.stellar.org
Network TESTNET_NETWORK_PASSPHRASE PUBLIC_NETWORK_PASSPHRASE

🎯 SUCCESS CHECKLIST

After deployment, you should have:

🔗 USEFUL LINKS

⚠️ FINAL WARNING: Mainnet deployment creates a real cryptocurrency with real value. Ensure you understand the implications and have proper security measures in place before proceeding.