Epic: Refactoring Eliza's Trading System for Multi-Chain Compatibility

[jkbrooks]

Overview:

This epic addresses the need to refactor Eliza's trading system to improve multi-chain compatibility and resolve the current conflict between the Solana plugin (and other individual chain plugins) and Coinbase SDK. The goal is to create a more flexible and extensible architecture that can accommodate various blockchain integrations and trading strategies.

Goals:

• Eliminate redundancy and inconsistency between the plugins for individual chains and Coinbase SDK.
• Establish a unified trading interface that can be implemented by different blockchain/exchange adapters.
• Implement a centralized data source or normalization layer for price and market data.
• Develop a unified wallet management system for different blockchain/exchange wallets.
• Support diverse trading strategies beyond simple token swaps (e.g., swing trading, day trading).
• Ensure scalability and maintainability of the trading system as new integrations are added.

Decision Points:

• DP1: Coinbase SDK Focus vs. Multi-SDK Support:

  • Option A: Prioritize Coinbase SDK: Focus primarily on the Coinbase SDK and contribute back to its development to enhance its functionality and multi-chain support. This would involve working closely with the Coinbase team and aligning development efforts.
  • Option B: Create a Training Module/Adapter System: Develop a training module or adapter system that allows Eliza to seamlessly integrate with different SDKs (Coinbase, Solana Web3.js, etc.). This would provide greater flexibility but require more upfront development effort. This approach requires designing abstract interfaces for trading, data retrieval, and wallet management.
  • Option C: Hybrid Approach: Start with a focus on the Coinbase SDK for its existing multi-chain support, but design the system with the future flexibility to add other SDKs via an adapter pattern. This would balance immediate needs with long-term extensibility.

• DP2: Centralized vs. Decentralized Data Management:

  • Option A: Centralized Data Source: Choose a single, reliable data provider for price and market data. This simplifies data management but creates a single point of failure.
  • Option B: Decentralized Data Aggregation: Aggregate data from multiple sources (Coinbase, Jupiter, Birdeye, etc.) and implement a normalization layer to handle discrepancies and ensure data consistency. This approach is more robust but increases complexity.

• DP3: Unified Wallet Management Strategy:

  • Option A: Abstract Wallet Interface: Develop an abstract wallet interface that can be implemented by different wallet providers (Solana, Coinbase, etc.). This allows for flexibility in wallet selection but requires careful design.
  • Option B: Custom Wallet Management Service: Create a custom wallet management service within Eliza that interacts directly with different wallet APIs. This provides more control but increases development effort.

• DP4: Scope of Trading Strategies:

  • Option A: Focus on Long-Term Holding: Initially, limit support to long-term buy-and-hold strategies, simplifying the trust engine and trade management.
  • Option B: Support Arbitrary Trading: Implement support for a wider range of trading strategies (swing trading, day trading, etc.) from the outset. This increases complexity but provides greater flexibility.

Proposed Sub-Tickets (Initial List - To be refined):

• ST1: Design Abstract Trading Interface: Design a unified trading interface that can be implemented by different blockchain/exchange adapters.
• ST2: Implement Coinbase Adapter: Create a Coinbase adapter that implements the abstract trading interface, handling trade execution, data retrieval, and wallet management.
• ST3: Implement Solana Adapter: Create a Solana adapter that implements the abstract trading interface.
• ST4: Develop Data Normalization Layer (if needed): If using multiple data sources, create a data normalization layer to ensure data consistency.
• ST5: Implement Unified Wallet Management System: Develop a unified wallet management system that supports multiple blockchain/exchange wallets.
• ST6: Implement Position Tracking: Create a system for tracking open positions and trade history.
• ST7: Enhance Trust Engine for Arbitrary Trading: Modify the trust engine to support different trade types, timeframes, and performance metrics.
• ST8: Develop Backtesting Framework: Implement a backtesting framework for evaluating trading strategies.
• ST9: Implement Automated Trading Engine: Develop an automated trading engine.
• ST10: Testing and Validation: Develop a comprehensive test suite for the refactored trading system, covering different adapters, data sources, and trading scenarios.
• ST11: Documentation and Examples: Update the documentation to reflect the changes in the trading system architecture and provide examples of using different adapters and strategies.

Next Steps:

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to inform decisions on each decision point.
• Prioritize sub-tickets based on chosen architecture and strategic goals.
• Assign sub-tickets to developers and create a development roadmap.
• Regularly review progress and update this epic ticket accordingly.

This epic provides a roadmap for refactoring Eliza's trading system to achieve multi-chain compatibility and support more advanced trading strategies. Careful consideration of the decision points and collaborative development of the sub-tickets will result in a more robust, scalable, and versatile trading platform for Eliza agents.