Managing Raised Funds
Successful fund management is critical for long-term project success. Learn best practices for securing, allocating, and transparently managing presale proceeds.
Fiduciary Responsibility
When investors contribute to your presale, they're trusting you with their funds. You have a responsibility to use those funds wisely and transparently for the project's stated goals.
Recommended Fund Allocation
Development
40-50%Core product development, smart contract improvements, new features
Marketing
20-30%Community growth, influencer partnerships, advertising
Operations
10-15%Infrastructure, tools, team salaries, legal compliance
Reserve
10-20%Emergency fund, market making, unexpected opportunities
Security Best Practices
Multi-Signature Wallet
CriticalUse a multi-sig wallet requiring 2-of-3 or 3-of-5 signatures for transactions
Cold Storage
CriticalKeep majority of funds in cold storage, only hot wallet for immediate needs
Regular Audits
HighConduct regular internal audits and consider third-party financial audits
Transaction Limits
HighSet daily/weekly limits on wallet transactions to limit exposure
Team Security Training
MediumEnsure all team members with wallet access understand security best practices
Transparency Guidelines
Transparency builds trust. Keep your community informed:
- Publish regular treasury updates (weekly or monthly)
- Share wallet addresses for public verification
- Document all significant expenditures
- Maintain a public roadmap tied to fund usage
- Consider DAO governance for major spending decisions
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Spending too much on marketing too early
- ✗Not keeping adequate reserves for bear markets
- ✗Unclear budget allocation leading to waste
- ✗Mixing personal and project funds
- ✗No accountability for fund usage
Runway Planning
Always plan for the long term. Calculate your monthly burn rate and ensure you have 12-24 months of runway. Markets are unpredictable.
Minimum runway
Recommended runway
Ideal runway