ScopeLift - ZKSync
Category :
Backend
Date:
Dec 18, 2024
Project duration :
4 weeks
Project link :
Problem
The ZKSync & Ethereum Governance Event Monitor project aimed to create a transparent, scalable, and efficient monitoring system for governance-related events on ZKSync Era and Ethereum Mainnet. By transforming blockchain events into structured RSS feeds, this solution provides stakeholders and developers with accessible and real-time insights into governance activities.
The collaboration with ScopeLift ensured a robust design and seamless implementation within a tight one-month timeline, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices for scalable, cloud-based deployments.
Objectives
1. Governance Event Tracking: Capture and process governance-related blockchain events, including proposal creation, execution, cancellation, and administrative changes.
2. RSS Feed Integration: Present event data through user-friendly, regularly updated RSS feeds.
3. Scalable and Reliable Architecture: Utilize Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Docker for deployment, ensuring scalability and reliability.
4. Transparent Monitoring: Provide structured and archived historical data for long-term accessibility.
Solution
The project utilized a modular, cloud-based architecture, encompassing blockchain networks, backend services, storage, and frontend components:
Key Features:
Event Detection: Monitors and processes governance events in batches for efficiency.
RSS Feed Updates: Automatically generates and updates feeds with new events while archiving old entries for transparency.
Scalability: Supports large-scale RPC usage with over 150,000 daily calls across Ethereum Mainnet and ZKSync Era.
Core Functionalities:
1. Event Monitoring:
- Captures governance-related events such as proposal creation, execution, and cancellations.
- Supports multiple blockchains: Ethereum Mainnet and ZKSync Era.
2. RSS Feed Integration:
- RSS feeds allow users to track events in real-time.
- Archived RSS entries ensure historical data remains accessible.
3. Infrastructure:
- Cloud Platform: GCP for reliable and scalable storage.
- Containerization: Docker for consistent deployment.
- Frontend Framework: Next.js for user-facing interactions.
Challenges and Solutions
Tight Timeline
Challenge: Completing the project within one month required efficient task allocation and rapid prototyping.
Solution: A well-defined roadmap and daily syncs with ScopeLift ensured alignment and progress.
High RPC Usage
Challenge: Balancing extensive RPC calls with network rate limits.
Solution: Batch processing with optimized parameters reduced redundant calls while maintaining performance.
Scalability
Challenge: Ensuring scalability for increasing event volumes and user access.
Solution: GCP’s scalable storage and processing capabilities allowed seamless handling of large data volumes.
Error Handling
- Challenge: Managing transient and permanent errors in blockchain data retrieval.
- Solution: A robust error handling mechanism with retry logic and alerting ensured uninterrupted operation.
Results
1. Functional Monitoring System:
- Real-time event monitoring for Ethereum and ZKSync governance activities.
- Seamless RSS feed updates with archived data storage.
2. Scalable Architecture:
- GCP and Docker ensured the system could handle high traffic and data volumes.
3. Stakeholder Value:
- Simplified tracking of governance events enhanced transparency and accessibility for developers and users.
4. Efficient Development:
- Delivered on time with all features fully functional, showcasing effective collaboration and execution.