Solana pre-launch security checklist: 15 checks before mainnet

An audit is necessary, but it is not a launch plan. Many incidents have nothing to do with a clever exploit in the program: a leaked upgrade key, a compromised frontend, an unaudited last-minute change, or nobody noticing a drain for hours. These 15 checks cover what usually goes wrong around the code. Assign a name to each line: a check without an owner is a check nobody did. Keys and authorities [ ] 1. Move the program upgrade authority to a multisig (signers on separate devices,