Intent Protocol: Simplifying Web3 Interactions to Drive Mass Adoption

With the development of the cryptocurrency market and the prosperity of the DeFi ecosystem, more and more users are starting to participate in on-chain activities. However, the complex operation steps deter many newcomers. Faced with thousands of cryptocurrencies, multi-layer networks, and cross-chain bridges, new users often find it difficult to find the best trading path.

To solve this problem, the intent protocol has emerged. It aims to simplify the user experience, promote the widespread adoption of cryptocurrency, and allow more Web2 users to seamlessly enter the Web3 world.

The Core Concept of Intent Protocol

In the Web3 ecosystem, "intention" refers to the specific goals that users wish to achieve. Unlike traditional methods, users only need to express their end goal without worrying about the specific execution steps. For example, users only need to state the intention of "from point A to point E," and the intermediate steps ABCDE will be automatically completed by professional "solvers."

The intent protocol not only simplifies the operational process, but also optimizes Gas fees and obtains the best price through the solver. This model is expected to fundamentally change the way Web3 interacts, improve efficiency and security, and attract more users to join.

Popular Intent Protocol Projects

dappOS

As an intent execution network, dappOS recently completed a Series A funding round with a valuation of $300 million, becoming a star project in this field. It can execute various forms of intent, such as application contract interactions, inscription minting, and copy trading. dappOS also provides developers with compatible middleware to assist more dApps in transforming into "decentralized intent applications."

Anoma

Anoma is one of the earliest protocols to introduce the concept of "intention". It provides a universal dApp architecture that can be deployed on various blockchain platforms. Anoma is essentially an interface rather than a middleware chain, with broad applicability.

Particle Network

In addition to its achievements in the field of chain abstraction, Particle Network is also laying out its intentions in the intent domain. Its Intent Fusion Protocol aims to assist developers in creating intent applications, combining solutions such as chain abstraction and cross-chain exchanges to provide Web2 developers with a convenient Web3 development experience.

Essential

Essential claims to be the first "declarative blockchain" that allows users to sign transactions based on expected outcomes rather than specific instructions. It includes three core pillars: a non-executable blockchain, a constraint-based domain-specific language, and a solver network.

Self Chain

The Self Chain built on the Cosmos SDK integrates the concept of intent. It transforms user intent into efficiently executed transactions through a three-layer structure consisting of the dApps layer, intent access layer, and intent resolver.

Orb Stack and Orby

Orb Labs is developing a modular cross-chain intent protocol stack called Orb Stack, as well as an intent engine named Orby that can be integrated into any dApp frontend. These tools are designed to enable multi-chain interactions and seamless cross-chain operations.

Orbiter Finance

As a leading Layer2 cross-chain protocol, Orbiter Finance plans to launch the ZK-based Orbiter Rollup as the intent layer of Ethereum, aggregating users' cross-chain intents.

Across v3

The cross-chain protocol Across introduced a composable intent engine in version V3, including intent-based RFQ order flow, a third-party solver network, and a settlement system with optimistic verification.

Aperture Finance

Aperture Finance combines AI with intent to develop a chatbot interface. Users can express their intentions in natural language, and the system will automatically recognize and submit them to the solver network for execution. This approach not only simplifies trading operations but also automates processes such as airdrop claims, improving efficiency and reducing risks.

The development of intent protocols is reshaping the interaction patterns in Web3, which is expected to significantly lower the user threshold and promote further prosperity of the crypto ecosystem. With the emergence of more innovative projects, we can expect the Web3 world to become more widespread and user-friendly.