DeFi/April 18, 2025
Launching WETH/USDC Perpetuals on Arbitrum: Technical Deep Dive
Complete technical walkthrough of launching Opyn's first perpetual market on Arbitrum - from smart contract deployment to market operations.
ArbitrumPerpetualsLayer 2DeFiProduct Launch
Document the complete process of launching your first perpetual market on Arbitrum.
Pre-Launch Technical Preparation
What to write about:
- Smart contract auditing and security review process
- Arbitrum-specific considerations and optimizations
- Testing strategy on Arbitrum testnet
- Oracle integration and price feed setup
- Risk parameter calibration
Deployment Process
What to write about:
- Smart contract deployment sequence
- Initial liquidity bootstrap process
- Market maker onboarding strategy
- Monitoring and alerting system setup
- Emergency pause mechanisms
Launch Day Operations
What to write about:
- Real-time monitoring during launch
- First trades and market activity
- Issues encountered and rapid response
- Performance metrics and user feedback
- Media and community response
Post-Launch Analysis
What to write about:
- Trading volume and user adoption metrics
- Gas cost analysis on Arbitrum vs Ethereum
- Market efficiency and price discovery
- Lessons learned for future launches
Provide a detailed case study of a successful DeFi product launch.
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