NCP-22: Make Gateway Great Again (MGGA)

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Motivation

• Clean up Gateway: Because the current architecture is a Rube Goldberg machine.
• Current State: Adding new chains or DEXs feels like trying to teach a cat to fetch. It’s painful, and the cat hates you.

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Proposal

1. Revamp Gateway Architecture: Streamline it into a shiny new core branch. Focus on Ethereum/Uniswap and Solana/Jupiter as the primary chains/DEXs.
   • The Ethereum chain connector will be generalized to handle EVM-compatible chains like Avalanche, BSC, etc. (because copy-paste chains deserve love too).
   • Solana gets a VIP pass because it’s fast, cheap, and doesn’t gaslight you with fees.
2. Hummingbot Client Compatibility: Ensure the client works seamlessly with the core branch during the revamp. No one likes a half-baked cake.
3. Bounties for Connector Migration: Use connector pots to fund bounties for migrating existing Gateway connectors to the core branch. Crowdsource the grunt work—because why do it ourselves when the community can?

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Process

• Phase 1 (v2.3 Release - Feb 2025):
  • Research, design, and implement the new core branch.
  • Focus on Ethereum/Uniswap and Solana/Jupiter support.
  • Ensure Hummingbot client compatibility.
• Phase 2 (v2.4 Release - Mar 2025):
  • Finalize testing and roll out the core branch as the official Gateway.
  • Open the floodgates for the community to add additional DEX connectors.

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Resources

• Project Outline: Update Gateway for Solana
• YouTube Livestream: Gateway Revamp Discussion

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TL;DR: Fix Gateway. Focus on Ethereum + Solana. Make it easy to use. Profit.