AUDIT PASSED. LAUNCH FAILED. | What Crypto Projects Miss Before Going Live
Most people judge a token launch by what happens AFTER it goes live. The price. The volume. The pump. The dump. But what if the most important part of a token launch happens before the chart even exists? In this episode of Dads Gone Crypto, Sean and Ryan sit down with Bogdan Habić, Co-Founder & CTO of Tenderly, to investigate what actually makes an onchain project launch-ready. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/3_ivef4DN90 We unpack why audited code does not automatically mean an entire system is ready for the real world, what can go wrong when real users and real capital arrive, and how teams can simulate and stress-test assumptions before going live. We also challenge the bigger question: What really determines whether a token launch succeeds? The product? Tokenomics? Marketing? Community? Technical execution? Or does a genuinely strong project need all of them working together? Bogdan takes us behind the scenes of modern onchain infrastructure, transaction simulation, launch preparation and risk — while Sean and Ryan push the conversation into what this actually means for founders, launchpads and everyday crypto users. In this episode: • Why token launches fail before the chart appears • What an audit actually tells you — and what it doesn't • The hidden technical risks retail investors rarely see • Tokenomics vs marketing vs community vs execution • How Tenderly helps teams simulate before capital is exposed • How to deliberately stress-test a project before launch • Why technically successful doesn't always mean commercially successful • Who makes the risk decision — and who ultimately takes the loss • What a gold-standard token launch could look like • What investors should be asking before trusting a new project If crypto wants to mature, perhaps the industry needs to stop asking: “How high can this token go?” And start asking: “What happens if we're wrong?” Subscribe to Dads Gone Crypto for honest, educational conversations about Bitcoin, crypto, blockchain infrastructure and where digital assets are really heading. Visit Tenderly: https://tenderly.co/ Educational only. Always do your own research. Timestamps: 0:56 – Can you find out before your community does? 1:03 – Guest intro: Bogdan Habić (Co-founder & CTO of Tenderly) 2:15 – What separates a product that is ready from one that only looks ready? 2:45 – How the Tenderly founders went from hackathons to building a company 4:21 – The common problems that led to Tenderly 6:21 – What “ready for launch” used to mean vs. what it should mean now 9:17 – Pumps, dumps, and the old-school launch mentality 10:32 – How Tenderly helps founders prepare for launch (simulations & scenarios) 12:54 – Having playbooks for whales, oracle hacks, market crashes, etc. 15:54 – “The map is not the territory” – why audited code can still fail in the real world 18:21 – What an audit actually tells you (and what it doesn’t) 23:27 – The missing piece most projects ignore: “What happens when…?” 24:15 – High-level guide for founders: Predict → Understand → Respond 28:25 – What to test before launch (claims, vesting, staking, treasury, liquidity) 31:52 – Stress-testing yourself instead of waiting for the market 32:56 – Can you use Tenderly for post-mortems or evaluating existing tokens? 36:24 – Hyperlane case study: 50,000+ cross-chain transactions with no downtime 39:39 – How long does proper launch preparation take? 42:16 – Free tools vs. working with the Tenderly team 44:30 – Essay discussion: Who prices the risk vs. who actually takes the loss 48:02 – What a project should prove before putting it in front of a community 50:09 – Post-launch timeline: when can founders finally breathe? 51:03 – Five-year vision for Tenderly + AI + institutional capital 53:27 – Closing thoughts: Audited ≠ ready 👋 Who Are We? Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion. 🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto: Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights. Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences. Join us for the fun and get in touch with us with the links below: 🌐 Follow and Connect with us: 🔗👇 To check out our other social platforms, please visit: https://linktr.ee/dadsgonecrypto Disclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.
