The problem CrossX solves

The deployment of smart contracts across numerous EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) chains has grown more difficult, time-consuming, and error-prone in the rapidly developing world of blockchain technology. For each blockchain they target, developers get caught up in a maze of complex setups and manual tasks, which frequently results in inefficiencies and lengthened project schedules. Another layer of complexity and error-proneness is added by the requirement to construct distinct addresses for the same contract on various chains. Smaller teams or lone developers who might not have the technical resources to efficiently deploy their contracts across different chains may also face obstacles as a result of this fragmented approach, which not only stifles innovation but also serves as a barrier.

The fact that the current contract deployment solutions frequently work in limitations and lack a unified, user-friendly interface capable of handling multi-chain deployments adds to this complexity. This causes a steep learning curve and raises the possibility of mistakes that could have a negative financial impact. Furthermore, there has never been a more pressing need for a streamlined, safe, and secure procedure for deploying multi-chain smart contracts as blockchain ecosystems develop to become more integrated.

CrossX provides a uniform, streamlined, and effective solution to smart contract deployment, addressing all these pain points and making the multi-chain universe more approachable for developers of all skill levels.

Challenges we ran into

The road of creating crossX was full with technical difficulties and teaching opportunities. Since none of us had ever developed command-line interfaces, implementing a CLI seemed overwhelming at first. It took a lot of work to handle the difficulties of processing parameters, managing errors, and assuring seamless integration with current development tools.

A crucial component of our platform, permitting cross-chain transactions, was the next obstacle. It is challenging to provide a universal solution since different chains have different protocols and smart contract standards. In this regard, Axelar changed the game by giving us the resources to enable simple cross-chain transactions. However, integrating it wasn't a simple task. Before effectively implementing it, we had to go deep into knowing how Axelar manages cross-chain data.

Overall, the journey was difficult, but each obstacle just strengthened our drive, driving us to produce a tool that would actually make life easier for blockchain engineers.