Ideally having a testnet platform before the free mint would be nice, but does not seem reasonable. 

So initially we would plan to launch the free mint, and work on completing the marketplace for launch.

(4 - 6 weeks) / 5k - 10k
Phase one would be testnet testing and working out any issues that could arise during this stage. At this stage we would be testing our initial smart contracts, and frontend for any flaws or issues as well as getting feed back from users regarding the actual usability of the platform. This is a wide range due to the fact that most of the project development can be done by myself, however hiring a trusted dev on upwork could rapidly speed up development time and could increase the costs slightly if more developers are needed..

(2 - 4 weeks / up to 8 weeks) / 5k - 10k
Phase two would be implement those changes and get a quick round of feedback. At this stage we would also be considering looking at any audits for the smart contract and frontend / backend to see any flaws that might have been overlooked and security issues. The largest single expense at this stage would be the audits. Depending on the auditing firm, this can be an expensive part of the project.

(1 - 3 weeks) / 5k
Phase three would be to implement any additional changes needed due to the audit and final round of feedback. We would launch the marketplace and go live for buying and selling. The funding at this stage would be used all on marketing to push the awareness of the project. This might include selective influencers for popular NFTs on various chains. 


These are worst case scenarios, however also very realistic projections at the same time. The marketplace needs to be tested to ensure the safety of everyone's funds involved.