> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.charterfnd.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.charterfnd.com/readme.md). # A Clearer Way to Launch a Token Launching a token is hard. Traditionally, it means forming and staffing three separate entities from scratch: a lab company, an offshore foundation (typically in the Cayman Islands), and a British Virgin Islands company to mint the token. The costs of this structure are significant: months of duplicated legal work and tens of thousands of dollars up front, long before the project is ready to ship. This happens at a time when capital is tight, and every hour (and dollar) should be put towards building. Charter replaces the traditional token launch process by providing shared infrastructure. The Charter Foundation forms and initially governs the launch entities in collaboration with the builder, sees the project through the token launch, and finally converts the top-level company into an independent long term governance organization. Said entity then leaves the dock under its own command. The result is a faster, more disciplined, and structurally de-risked path to token launch. This path is further optimized with built-in access to [ecosystem partners](/miscellaneous/the-charter-ecosystem.md), liquidity infrastructure, and an accelerated application pathway for listing on Kraken. ### Jump right in


Quickstart	Learn more about how Charter helps with token launches.	/pages/7FvWQMF0kTK7HGhlQfmo
Charter Process	Understand the process from planning to launch to independence.	/pages/QPzbTvC6XsT5gERiU43E
Technical Documentation	Detailed breakdown for builders and lawyers diving deep.	https://github.com/GitbookIO/gitbook-templates/blob/main/product-docs/broken-reference/README.md

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