Since the last hackathon, TriggerX has undergone significant development, making it more robust, user-friendly, and scalable. Here’s an in-depth look at the milestones we've achieved:


Rebranding to TriggerX: We rebranded the project as "TriggerX" to reflect our mission of seamless task automation across multiple networks. This new identity aligns with our goal of providing advanced automation in decentralized finance (DeFi) and beyond. The name TriggerX embodies the project’s evolution from a prototype to a scalable solution for cross-chain automation.


UI Development and User Experience Enhancements: In the initial version, TriggerX was a functional but minimal model without a user interface, limiting usability for non-technical users. Recognizing the need for an intuitive experience, we developed a full-featured UI to simplify task setup, management, and monitoring for users. This user interface provides straightforward access to TriggerX’s functionalities, making it easier to automate tasks without needing technical expertise. User’s have a dashboard available to them to monitor their jobs. We’re also working on additional UI tailored for keepers, which will help streamline registration and monitoring processes for network participants.


Integration of Multiple Keeper Functionality: The hackathon prototype operated with only a single keeper, limiting its ability to handle a high volume of tasks. Since then, we’ve scaled the architecture to support multiple keepers. This change was essential for handling larger workloads, distributing tasks efficiently across the network, and adding redundancy to enhance reliability, enhancing decentralisation and fault tolerance. 

Migration from Local Development to Testnet: A significant milestone was the transition from local development environment to public testnets. This move represents a crucial step toward production readiness, allowing us to test the system under more realistic network conditions. The testnet deployment enables proper validation of cross-chain interactions, keeper coordination, and transaction processing in an environment that closely mirrors mainnet conditions. This transition has been invaluable for identifying and resolving network-specific challenges that weren't apparent in local testing.


Cross-Chain Testing on OP Sepolia and TRON: Hackathon version was operating only on Ethereum network. Since then, we've expanded our testing to Optimism and Tron networks, allowing us to fine-tune TriggerX’s cross-chain functionality and ensure smooth operations across networks. This multi-network testing provides valuable insights into TriggerX’s scalability, enabling it to meet the demands of various DeFi ecosystems.


Code Modularization for Maintainability: To make the project more maintainable and adaptable, we refactored and modularized the code structure. This approach simplifies code updates, promotes code reuse, and supports future expansions. The modularized structure also eases the integration of new functionalities, such as support for additional blockchains or more complex staking mechanisms.


Fee-Based Task Execution Model: To create a sustainable economic model, TriggerX operates on a fee-based structure. Each time a user sets up a task, they pay a nominal fee, which is then distributed among the keepers as an incentive. This model ensures ongoing compensation for keepers, fostering active participation in task execution.

These milestones have transformed TriggerX into a comprehensive, scalable solution that facilitates automated task execution across blockchain networks. Through ongoing testing, UI improvements, and an expanded keeper network, we are building a platform that offers reliable, decentralized automation with a user-friendly experience. TriggerX is now well-equipped to meet the growing demands of decentralized finance and beyond.