On-chain Interaction New Paradigm: Intent-Centric Protocol Exploration

In the current blockchain ecosystem, users often need to go through multiple complex steps when conducting cross-chain transactions or interacting with decentralized applications. This not only increases the difficulty of operations but also limits the adoption of blockchain technology. To address this issue, a new interaction model is emerging—intention-centric protocol.

The core concept of this protocol is to focus on the user's ultimate goals, rather than the specific operational processes. Users only need to express the results they wish to achieve, and the protocol will automatically complete all necessary steps. This approach greatly simplifies user operations and provides a smooth experience similar to centralized finance.

Currently, multiple projects are exploring this field. Among them, Bob the Solver, as an infrastructure based on intent trading, can be integrated into smart contract wallets and decentralized applications. It consists of two parts: the solver, which is responsible for identifying user intent and planning the optimal implementation path, and the smart contract wallet, which is responsible for executing transactions.

Another project worth noting is Anoma, which is a protocol focused on privacy-preserving intent. It allows users to send transparent, private, or protected intents, which are matched and processed by solvers in the network. Anoma's execution layer is built on Taiga, which supports zero-knowledge proofs, and can be used to deploy zero-knowledge rollups on Ethereum, sharing part of Ethereum's security.

Essential is committed to building intent-based infrastructure and tools to address the MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) problem. They plan to establish a solver network that transforms profit-driven seekers into solvers seeking the best solutions for users. Essential is developing a range of products, including a general-purpose domain-specific language for intent expression, new account abstraction standards, and a modular intent layer.

It is worth mentioning that a well-known project has launched a new technology focused on intention-based cross-chain MEV extraction. The architecture of this technology revolves around user trading preferences and is divided into three parts: expression, execution, and settlement of preferences. Here, "preferences" can be understood as user intentions with conditions and constraints.

In the future, intent-centered protocols may bring opportunities in various aspects:

1. The combination of intention language and artificial intelligence: utilizing AI technology to more accurately identify user intentions, improving the solver's understanding capability and path planning efficiency.

2. Development of third-party execution layers: A third-party execution layer that can quickly respond, accurately process transaction flows, and is secure and stable will become key to realizing user intentions.

3. Widespread adoption of decentralized finance: Some decentralized finance projects have begun to adopt an intent-centered approach, which may further improve capital efficiency and liquidity provision in the future.

4. The development of full-chain games: By adopting an intent-centered approach, the complexity of player operations can be reduced, enhancing the gaming experience.

As Web3 continues to evolve, user experience and interaction efficiency have gradually become the focus. Intent-centered protocols provide us with a completely new way to build and operate complex systems, promising to drive the arrival of a more user-friendly, efficient, and transparent decentralized world.