Intent-Driven: Exploring New Paradigms of Web3 Interaction

Recently, with the development of the cryptocurrency market and the prosperity of the DeFi ecosystem, more and more users are beginning to participate in on-chain activities, seeking new opportunities for profit. However, the complex operation steps have deterred many Web3 newcomers.

In the Web3 ecosystem, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies, multi-layer blockchain architectures, and cross-chain bridges, making it difficult for new users to intuitively find the trading methods that suit them best. To address this issue, the Intent-Centric track aims to simplify the Web3 interaction process, attracting more Web2 users to seamlessly enter the Web3 world.

The Nature of Intent

In a Web3 environment, "intention" refers to the specific goals that users wish to achieve within the blockchain ecosystem, describing the desired end state. Unlike explicitly specifying "how" to perform actions, intention expresses the expected outcome.

The core of the intent protocol is: users only need to express their goals, while the "how to achieve it" is left to professionals. For example, after a user presents the intent of "from A to E", each step in between is executed by the solver (Solver). The solver can be a person, AI, or another protocol.

Through intent protocols and solvers, not only can the cumbersome trading processes be simplified for new users, but it can also save on Gas fees to a certain extent, with transactions executed at optimal prices by the solver, thereby enhancing overall efficiency. This paradigm is expected to change the way Web3 interacts, making it more efficient, secure, and easier to attract billions of Web2 users.

Overview of Popular Intent Networks/Protocols

( dappOS

dappOS is an execution network that addresses the issue of priceable intent, and it recently completed a Series A funding round with a valuation of $300 million. This network can execute various forms of intent, including application contract interactions, inscription minting strategies, and copy trading, among others. dappOS also provides compatible middleware, enabling developers to extend "intent" capabilities to more dApps at a low cost.

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( Anoma

The Anoma protocol is one of the earliest projects to introduce the concept of "intention" and provides a general dApp architecture centered around intentions. It is worth noting that Anoma is actually a series of freely replicable codes rather than a specific intermediary chain, allowing it to be deployed on various blockchain platforms.

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( Particle Network

Particle Network is developing a universal dApp framework called Intent Fusion Protocol, which is used to express, transform, and execute intentions. This protocol combines Particle's mature chain abstraction, modular intelligent WaaS, and cross-chain atomic swap solutions, providing developers with an easy way to access Web3 functionalities.

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( Essential

Essential claims to be the first "declarative blockchain", allowing users to sign transactions based on desired outcomes rather than specific instructions. The project's tech stack includes a non-executing blockchain, a constraint-based domain-specific language )DSL###, and a solver network.

( Self Chain

Self Chain is a modular, intent-centric blockchain based on the Cosmos SDK. It integrates the concept of intent into the blockchain architecture through a three-layer structure: the dApps layer, the intent access layer, and the intent resolver.

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( Orb Stack and Orby

Orb Labs is developing a modular cross-chain intent protocol stack called Orb Stack, and an intent engine called Orby that can be integrated into any dApp frontend. These tools are designed to support multi-chain interactions and convert transactions into intents that can be executed on any chain.

) Orbiter Finance

As a leading Layer2 cross-chain protocol, Orbiter Finance plans to launch the ZK-based Orbiter Rollup, becoming the intent layer for Ethereum, primarily used to aggregate users' cross-chain intents.

Across v3

The cross-chain protocol Across has introduced a composable intent engine in its V3 version, which includes 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 build a chatbot that allows users to express their intentions in natural language and obtain results using a solver network. This AI + Intent model is not only applicable to trading but can also be used for automating tasks such as claiming airdrops.

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With the development of intent-driven technology, Web3 interactions are expected to become simpler and more efficient, paving the way for mass user adoption. This innovative paradigm will continue to drive the evolution of the Web3 ecosystem, bringing more possibilities for users and developers.