{"signature": "0x9f2556b00a33355a06dbf5754441e66e24787526cedcc70c78713f4d999f00522c82934ba866df1304b5783bbe62c2b2b35bc7b8459558a53a33ee63c298d2011b", "application": {"round": "0x145052e87140b7309f6ee18ba12fc187560d5d89", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "akash.lamprostech@gmail.com", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Alion_1114", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle We Can Use To Contact You", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://github.com/trigg3rX", "hidden": false, "question": "Project Github Repo", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://t.me/triggerxnetwork", "hidden": false, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Yes, we have participated in the GG22 OSS - Hackathon Alumni Round. \nAnd here is the link to the project profile - https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/projects/0xf43f0484bcd7afb2089b2e9da87eca40bef717a0d86dd98b696b24c9bc3e7356.", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you participated in a previous Gitcoin Grants Round? If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile to prior rounds.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "### **Enhancing Automation and Reliability for Ethereum dApps**\n\nEthereum smart contracts are inherently **static**—they cannot trigger themselves without external intervention. This limitation forces developers to rely on centralized solutions (such as cloud servers) or manual execution, which introduces inefficiencies and risks. **TriggerX addresses this by providing a decentralized, trustless automation layer that allows smart contracts to execute tasks automatically based on predefined conditions.**\n\nFor example, a decentralized exchange (DEX) might need automated liquidity rebalancing or a lending protocol could require automated liquidations. With TriggerX, these processes become seamless, reducing operational overhead while ensuring reliability.\n\n### **Strengthening Ethereum’s Security with EigenLayer AVS**\n\nSecurity is paramount in blockchain automation. Many existing solutions rely on their own validator networks, which can introduce trust assumptions. **TriggerX integrates with EigenLayer’s Active Validator System (AVS), leveraging Ethereum’s existing security model.** By utilizing **staked ETH-backed validation**, TriggerX enhances economic security and **ensures automation remains decentralized and resilient to manipulation.**\n\n### **Enabling Seamless Multi-Chain Expansion**\n\nEthereum's rollup-centric roadmap encourages developers to build across multiple Layer 2 (L2) networks. However, **deploying and managing smart contracts across multiple chains remains complex and costly**.\n\nTriggerX simplifies this by offering **a unified automation layer** that works across all Ethereum rollups, including the **Optimism Superchain**. Developers can configure automation workflows **once** and deploy them across multiple chains **without rewriting logic**, making Ethereum’s multi-chain future more accessible.\n\n### **Creating Efficient, Interlinked Task Execution**\n\nMany blockchain processes involve **dependent transactions** (e.g., a DeFi strategy that first checks market conditions, then rebalances funds, and finally executes a swap). Manually handling such workflows is inefficient and costly. **TriggerX introduces interlinked job execution, allowing one automation task to trigger another dynamically.** This feature is crucial for **DeFi protocols, DAO operations, and complex on-chain workflows**.\n\n### **Developer Adoption and Ease of Use**\n\nEthereum’s long-term success depends on **developer adoption**. To lower the barrier to entry, TriggerX provides:\n\n- **Pre-built automation templates** for common smart contract functions.\n- **A developer-friendly API** that makes integration seamless.\n- **Gas-optimized execution**, reducing costs for dApp operators.\n\nBy making **automation more accessible and cost-effective**, TriggerX contributes to **Ethereum’s usability and long-term adoption**.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project contribute significantly to the Ethereum network's infrastructure? Please provide specific examples and metrics if available.", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "TriggerX enables **decentralized automation** for Ethereum and Layer 2s, eliminating manual execution and centralized dependencies.\n\n### **1. Optimism Superchain Integration (Planned)**\n\nTriggerX will **natively integrate** with Optimism’s interoperability framework, allowing automation to run across all **Superchain rollups without custom cross-chain messaging**. Developers **deploy once**, and automation works seamlessly across multiple chains with **shared security and unified execution**.\n\n### **2. Multi-Chain Automation Without Extra Deployment**\n\nTriggerX removes the need for **separate automation setups on each Layer 2**, enabling **one-time deployment** that works across supported networks. Users **don’t need to move tokens or switch networks**, making automation frictionless.\n\n### **3. Secure and Decentralized Execution with EigenLayer AVS**\n\nBy integrating **EigenLayer’s Active Validator System (AVS)**, TriggerX ensures **reliable execution backed by staked ETH**, removing reliance on centralized operators and increasing network security. Validators are **economically incentivized** to execute tasks correctly, ensuring censorship-resistant and verifiable automation.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe any pioneering development work in your project, particularly in enhancing privacy, interoperability, or user experience.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Ethereum faces challenges in **automation, cross-chain execution, and security**. TriggerX addresses these with a **decentralized, efficient, and multi-chain automation layer**.\n\n1. **Lack of Smart Contract Automation**\n    \n    Smart contracts require external triggers, often relying on **manual execution or centralized services**.\n    \n    **TriggerX enables automated execution** without off-chain dependencies, ensuring reliability.\n    \n2. **Complex Multi-Chain Execution**\n    \n    Deploying automation across multiple chains requires **manual setup and asset bridging**.\n    \n    **TriggerX automates across Ethereum L1, L2s, and integrates Optimism’s Superchain interop**, allowing seamless execution across rollups **without additional configurations**.\n    \n3. **Security Risks in Automation**\n    \n    Many automation solutions depend on **centralized or independent validator networks**.\n    \n    **TriggerX uses EigenLayer AVS**, securing execution with **Ethereum’s economic security**.\n    \n4. **High Gas Costs & Inefficient Execution**\n    \n    Traditional automation triggers **each task separately**, increasing gas fees.\n    \n    **TriggerX optimizes execution with interlinked jobs**, reducing costs and improving efficiency.\n    \n\nBy leveraging **Optimism’s interoperability** and **EigenLayer security**, TriggerX makes **automation scalable, decentralized, and seamless across Ethereum’s expanding ecosystem**.", "hidden": false, "question": "What specific problems or challenges in the Ethereum ecosystem does your project address? How does your solution improve upon existing alternatives?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "TriggerX is already **operational on the testnet**, allowing developers to test automation workflows. Our focus now is on **security, developer experience, and mainnet launch**, followed by key upgrades like **interoperability, operator incentives, and tokenomics.**\n\n---\n\n### **Roadmap**\n\n1. **Testing & Refining Infrastructure (Ongoing - Q2 2025)**\n    - Final **testnet trials** to optimize reliability and gas efficiency.\n    - Load testing to ensure scalability.\n2. **Smart Contract Security Audit (Q2 2025)**\n    - Engaging **top-tier auditors** to verify security.\n    - Fixing vulnerabilities before mainnet launch.\n3. **Mainnet Launch (Q2 2025)**\n    - Deploying **TriggerX on Ethereum and select L2s**.\n    - Opening automation for developers and users.\n4. **Developer Tooling & Ecosystem Growth (Q2 2025)**\n    - Improving SDKs, APIs, and **automation templates** for easier dApp integration.\n    - Upgrading the **dashboard for job monitoring and management**.\n5. **Optimism Interoperability Upgrade (Q2 2025)**\n    - Integrating **Optimism’s Superchain interop**, enabling automation across rollups **without extra setup**.\n6. **Tokenomics Design & Operator Incentives (Q3 2025)**\n    - Designing **tokenomics model** to reward automation operators.\n7. **Token Launch & Decentralized Governance (Q3 2025)**\n    - Launching **TriggerX token** for **governance, staking, and security incentives**.\n    - Transitioning to **community-driven governance** for protocol upgrades.\n8. **Slashing & Rewards for Operators (Q3 2025)**\n    - Launching **reward mechanisms** to ensure task execution reliability.\n    - Adding **slashing mechanisms** to penalize misbehavior or downtime.\n\n---\n\n### **How Grant Funds Will Be Used**\n\n- **Infrastructure Testing & Optimization** (testnet improvements, stress testing).\n- **Security Audit** (contract review before mainnet).\n- **Mainnet Deployment** (gas costs, infrastructure setup).\n- **Developer Tooling** (SDKs, APIs, automation templates).\n- **Interop Integration** (Optimism cross-rollup automation).\n- **Tokenomics Research & Design** (ensuring sustainability and decentralization).\n- **Operator Staking & Incentives** (reward and slashing mechanisms).\n\n---\n\nWith this roadmap, **TriggerX moves from testnet to a decentralized, secure, and fully interoperable automation layer**. The introduction of **staking, slashing, and governance ensures long-term sustainability**, making TriggerX a **critical infrastructure for Ethereum’s automated future.**", "hidden": false, "question": "Outline your project's roadmap and how the grant funds will be used to achieve your development goals.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "- **Decentralized Automation:** Unlike centralized bots or cloud servers, **TriggerX runs entirely on-chain**, ensuring **unstoppable, permissionless automation** for smart contracts.\n- **Ethereum-Native Security:** Uses **EigenLayer’s AVS**, where validators **stake ETH** to execute tasks correctly—ensuring **tamper-proof and reliable automation** without third-party trust.\n- **Cross-Chain Safety:** Planned **Optimism interop integration** will enable **secure, native automation across Superchain rollups**, removing reliance on external bridges.\n- **No Downtime or Manipulation:** Automation is **distributed**, so tasks **execute even if a node fails**, and validators **face financial penalties for misbehavior**.\n\nTriggerX makes automation **secure, decentralized, and Ethereum-native**, strengthening the network’s **trustlessness and reliability**.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project contribute to the decentralization and security of the Ethereum network?", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "- 0xc073A5E091DC60021058346b10cD5A9b3F0619fE, 17000\n- 0xc073A5E091DC60021058346b10cD5A9b3F0619fE, 84532\n- 0xc073A5E091DC60021058346b10cD5A9b3F0619fE, 11155420", "hidden": false, "question": "For any project deploying smart contracts on blockchain networks, please list all your deployer addresses and their corresponding blockchain networks. Use this format for each entry: [deployer_address], [chain_id]—for example, 0x123abc..., 42161 (This represents a deployer address on the Arbitrum network). 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