Going Live checklist

Before switching to Production, ensure you have cross-checked the following, in order to make use of the cNGN system securely.

Merchant Onboarding

• Complete Know-Your-Business (KYB) process

• Submit all required business documents

• Complete identity verification

• Pay associated onboarding fees

Platform Setup

• Set up admin users with role-based access (if applicable)

• Whitelist all withdrawal addresses for authorized crypto transfers

• Add bank accounts matching the registered KYB entity

• Enable multi-factor authentication for all dashboard users

Technical Integration

• Add server IP address(es) to the IP whitelist

• Generate and configure SSH key pair (Ed25519)

• Upload SSH public key to the merchant dashboard

• Generate and securely store API keys and encryption keys

• Integrate payment gateway endpoints

• Test deposits, withdrawals, and token burns in test environment

• Switch from test API key to live API key

Compliance

• Ensure alignment with anti-money laundering (AML) policies

• Ensure alignment with counter-terrorism financing (CFT) policies

• Enable real-time monitoring dashboards

• Set up alerts for suspicious activities

Communication

• Set up customer support channels

• Notify internal teams about launch procedures

• Update website and prepare FAQ documentation

Post-Launch

• Monitor first-day transactions for issues

• Conduct weekly check-ins with the onboarding team

• Establish sub-admin roles for transaction approvals as needed

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