Forum Post – Discussion Opening Message
Hello CoW community 
We are proposing Track Blockchain Transactions Instantly, a CoW-aligned monitoring and alerting platform built for advanced DeFi and CoW Swap users.
The goal of this project is to improve real-time observability, execution awareness, and reaction speed for CoW Protocol users by providing wallet, token, and arbitrage monitoring with instant Telegram notifications.
We are particularly interested in community feedback around:
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CoW Swap–specific metrics worth monitoring
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Solver-related observability needs
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Preferred alert formats and thresholds
We believe tooling-led growth is one of the strongest ways to expand CoW adoption and would love to collaborate closely with the community.
Looking forward to your feedback.
Track Blockchain Transactions Instantly
Grant Proposal for CoW DAO
Executive Summary
Track Blockchain Transactions Instantly is a CoW Protocol–aligned, real-time monitoring and alerting platform built for advanced DeFi users. The project focuses on improving observability, reaction speed, and protocol adoption within the CoW ecosystem.
By enabling multi-chain wallet, token, and arbitrage monitoring with instant Telegram notifications—and by integrating directly with CoW Protocol—the platform lowers operational friction for traders while increasing CoW Swap visibility among high-intent users.
The project is designed as a CoW-first infrastructure layer, not a generic DeFi dashboard.
Project Summary
Track Blockchain Transactions Instantly is a real-time, multi-chain transaction monitoring and alerting platform designed for advanced DeFi users, traders, and protocol participants. The platform enables users to track wallet addresses, token contracts, and potential arbitrage opportunities across multiple EVM-compatible networks with instant Telegram notifications.
The project is designed with a CoW Protocol–first integration approach, aiming to improve usability, observability, and adoption of CoW Swap by providing actionable, real-time insights and, in later stages, streamlined execution flows.
Problem Statement
DeFi users—especially those actively trading or managing multiple wallets—face significant friction when monitoring on-chain activity:
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Transaction tracking is fragmented across explorers and dashboards
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Arbitrage opportunities are time-sensitive and often missed
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CoW Protocol users lack a unified, real-time monitoring layer for orders, settlements, and execution outcomes
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Existing tools do not provide protocol-native alerts or actionable workflows
As DeFi trading becomes increasingly competitive, real-time observability and fast reaction time are critical. Without dedicated tooling, even experienced users are at a disadvantage.
Proposed Solution
Track Blockchain Transactions Instantly provides:
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Multi-chain wallet and transaction monitoring (Ethereum, Base, BSC, Arbitrum at launch)
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Token contract tracking, including custom token lists
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Arbitrage opportunity detection based on user-defined parameters
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Instant Telegram notifications for all monitored events
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Native CoW Protocol integration for enhanced DeFi workflows
The platform focuses on being lightweight, fast, and actionable—designed for power users rather than passive dashboards.
Why CoW Protocol
CoW Protocol uniquely benefits from tooling that improves trade transparency, execution awareness, and user confidence. Unlike generic DEXs, CoW Swap users care deeply about order execution quality, solver behavior, and settlement outcomes.
This project directly supports those needs by acting as an observability and action layer on top of CoW Protocol.
CoW Protocol Integration (Core Focus)
The platform is explicitly designed to enhance the CoW Protocol ecosystem:
Phase 1 – Monitoring & Visibility
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Track CoW Swap–related transactions
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Notify users about order execution, settlement status, and relevant on-chain events
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Improve transparency for traders, solvers, and DAO treasury managers
Phase 2 – Assisted Execution (Planned)
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Allow users to prepare trade parameters based on monitored data
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Enable one-click execution flows via CoW Protocol, initiated through the Telegram bot interface
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Execution will always require explicit user confirmation to mitigate trust and security concerns
Growth & Awareness
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Every Telegram notification will include visible “Powered by CoW Protocol” messaging
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As the user base grows, CoW Protocol gains organic exposure among active DeFi traders
This positions the platform not as a generic DeFi tool, but as a CoW-native product.
Target Users
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CoW Swap users
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Active DeFi traders
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Arbitrageurs
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DAO treasury managers
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Solver operators
Team
The project will be developed by a 3–5 person team consisting of:
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Experienced software developers actively working with blockchain and DeFi systems
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A well-established advertising and growth team
The core organization behind the project is a marketing and technology agency with nearly 10 years of experience, having worked with both Web2 and Web3 companies. The technical team has provided development and advisory services to multiple institutional and corporate clients.
This combination ensures both strong execution capacity and effective user acquisition.
Development Timeline
Total Duration: 3 months
Milestone 1 (Month 1): MVP Foundation
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Multi-chain indexer (Ethereum, Base, BSC, Arbitrum)
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Wallet address tracking
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Basic Telegram bot integration
Milestone 2 (Month 2): Advanced Monitoring
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Token contract tracking
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Arbitrage opportunity logic
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Configurable user alerts
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Improved Telegram UX
Milestone 3 (Month 3): CoW Protocol Integration
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CoW Swap transaction monitoring
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Protocol-specific alerts
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Preparation for assisted execution flows
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Final testing and deployment
Grant Type Requested
Milestone-Based Grant
This structure aligns well with the project’s clear technical deliverables and ensures transparency and accountability throughout development.
Budget Request
Requested Grant Amount: $50,000
Budget Rationale
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Engineering development (core infrastructure & integrations)
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Backend indexing and alert systems
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Telegram bot development
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UX refinement and testing
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Security considerations and monitoring
The requested budget allows for faster delivery, higher-quality implementation, and deeper CoW Protocol integration.
Open Source Considerations
The project will initially be developed as a closed-source product to ensure rapid iteration and stability. However, the team remains open to:
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Open-sourcing specific components in the future
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Providing public APIs or documentation
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Re-evaluating open-source options based on ecosystem needs
This flexibility allows alignment with CoW DAO’s long-term goals without compromising early-stage execution.
Expected Impact
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Meaningful improvement in CoW Swap user experience
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Increased retention of advanced traders within the CoW ecosystem
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Stronger feedback loop between traders and protocol execution
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Increased organic adoption of CoW Protocol via tooling-led growth
The project aims to become a default monitoring and action layer for CoW Protocol–centric DeFi activity.
Snapshot Voting Summary (TL;DR)
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CoW-first, not a generic DeFi monitoring tool
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Real-time observability for CoW Swap users and solvers
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Multi-chain wallet, token, and arbitrage monitoring
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Telegram-native UX for fast reaction and execution readiness
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Clear milestones with a 3-month delivery timeline
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Drives organic CoW Protocol adoption via tooling
Anticipated Committee Questions & Answers
Q: Why should CoW DAO fund this instead of another DEX?
A: The platform is designed specifically around CoW Swap execution, settlement transparency, and solver behavior. These concerns are unique to CoW Protocol and not addressed by generic DEX tooling.
Q: Is Telegram-based execution safe?
A: Execution features are strictly optional and require explicit user confirmation. The primary focus of the grant is monitoring and observability.
Q: Why is the project not open-source initially?
A: Early-stage development prioritizes speed, stability, and security. Open-sourcing components remains an option as the project matures.
Q: What happens if milestones are delayed?
A: The milestone-based structure ensures payments are only released upon successful delivery, aligning incentives with CoW DAO.
Conclusion
Track Blockchain Transactions Instantly is a high-impact, execution-focused project designed to strengthen the CoW Protocol ecosystem through better tooling, visibility, and user experience.
With a capable team, clear milestones, and a strong CoW-first approach, this project is well-positioned to deliver meaningful value to CoW DAO and its users.