NEAR Intents: The Future of Web3 is Intent-Driven
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Apr 8, 2025
The NEAR ecosystem is redefining what’s possible in Web3 with a groundbreaking innovation: NEAR Intents. Built on NEAR Chain Signatures, this new approach is tearing down the traditional walls between chains and reshaping how we interact with blockchain technology. But what exactly are NEAR Intents—and why is everyone so excited about them?
The NEAR ecosystem is redefining what’s possible in Web3 with a groundbreaking innovation: NEAR Intents. Built on NEAR Chain Signatures, this new approach is tearing down the traditional walls between chains and reshaping how we interact with blockchain technology. But what exactly are NEAR Intents—and why is everyone so excited about them?
The NEAR ecosystem is redefining what’s possible in Web3 with a groundbreaking innovation: NEAR Intents. Built on NEAR Chain Signatures, this new approach is tearing down the traditional walls between chains and reshaping how we interact with blockchain technology. But what exactly are NEAR Intents—and why is everyone so excited about them?
What Are NEAR Intents?
In traditional blockchain systems, users must initiate specific transactions—send this token, swap that coin, call this contract. But NEAR Intents flip that model on its head.
With NEAR Intents, users simply state what they want to achieve, and a network of solvers—human or AI—figures out the best way to make it happen.
Imagine this:
You want to swap USDC for BTC
Or maybe order a pizza using crypto
Or even launch an AI-powered marketing campaign
Instead of manually navigating platforms and contracts, you just declare your intent—and NEAR does the heavy lifting.
How NEAR Intents Work
Here's the flow of a typical NEAR Intent:
Advertise Intent: The user declares a goal (e.g., "Swap 100 USDC for BTC at the best rate").
Collect Options: Solvers compete to fulfill the request by offering solutions with their own terms.
Commitment: The user (or an agent) selects the best offer and signs it.
Onchain Settlement: The agreement is executed and recorded on-chain.
Completion: The outcome is delivered.
Dispute Resolution: If something goes wrong, built-in mechanisms resolve the issue, making the transaction legally enforceable.
This model makes Web3 far more intuitive, especially for newcomers and non-technical users.
Why NEAR Intents Matter
🌐 Scalability - By handling negotiation and coordination off-chain, NEAR Intents drastically reduce on-chain congestion and eliminate MEV (Miner Extractable Value) issues.
🔄 Flexibility - NEAR Intents work across crypto and fiat, and can even trigger real-world actions—think of ordering products, booking services, or interacting with physical infrastructure.
🛡️ Security & Compliance - Solvers must verify the legitimacy of sources and comply with local regulations, which adds a layer of trust and transparency to every transaction.
💡 Unlocking New Use Cases - NEAR Intents open the door to AI-driven commerce, cross-chain trading, decentralized gig marketplaces, and frictionless DeFi. They even make it possible to transition traffic away from centralized exchanges while boosting the efficiency of AMMs.
And when paired with AI? That’s where things get truly exciting. Imagine a world where AI agents interact with blockchain on your behalf—executing intents, optimizing outcomes, and handling complex multi-chain logic seamlessly.
NEAR Is Leading the Way
Web3 is evolving—and it’s becoming intent-driven. With NEAR Intents, NEAR is not just keeping up with the future; it’s shaping it.
Stay tuned. This is only the beginning.
What Are NEAR Intents?
In traditional blockchain systems, users must initiate specific transactions—send this token, swap that coin, call this contract. But NEAR Intents flip that model on its head.
With NEAR Intents, users simply state what they want to achieve, and a network of solvers—human or AI—figures out the best way to make it happen.
Imagine this:
You want to swap USDC for BTC
Or maybe order a pizza using crypto
Or even launch an AI-powered marketing campaign
Instead of manually navigating platforms and contracts, you just declare your intent—and NEAR does the heavy lifting.
How NEAR Intents Work
Here's the flow of a typical NEAR Intent:
Advertise Intent: The user declares a goal (e.g., "Swap 100 USDC for BTC at the best rate").
Collect Options: Solvers compete to fulfill the request by offering solutions with their own terms.
Commitment: The user (or an agent) selects the best offer and signs it.
Onchain Settlement: The agreement is executed and recorded on-chain.
Completion: The outcome is delivered.
Dispute Resolution: If something goes wrong, built-in mechanisms resolve the issue, making the transaction legally enforceable.
This model makes Web3 far more intuitive, especially for newcomers and non-technical users.
Why NEAR Intents Matter
🌐 Scalability - By handling negotiation and coordination off-chain, NEAR Intents drastically reduce on-chain congestion and eliminate MEV (Miner Extractable Value) issues.
🔄 Flexibility - NEAR Intents work across crypto and fiat, and can even trigger real-world actions—think of ordering products, booking services, or interacting with physical infrastructure.
🛡️ Security & Compliance - Solvers must verify the legitimacy of sources and comply with local regulations, which adds a layer of trust and transparency to every transaction.
💡 Unlocking New Use Cases - NEAR Intents open the door to AI-driven commerce, cross-chain trading, decentralized gig marketplaces, and frictionless DeFi. They even make it possible to transition traffic away from centralized exchanges while boosting the efficiency of AMMs.
And when paired with AI? That’s where things get truly exciting. Imagine a world where AI agents interact with blockchain on your behalf—executing intents, optimizing outcomes, and handling complex multi-chain logic seamlessly.
NEAR Is Leading the Way
Web3 is evolving—and it’s becoming intent-driven. With NEAR Intents, NEAR is not just keeping up with the future; it’s shaping it.
Stay tuned. This is only the beginning.
What Are NEAR Intents?
In traditional blockchain systems, users must initiate specific transactions—send this token, swap that coin, call this contract. But NEAR Intents flip that model on its head.
With NEAR Intents, users simply state what they want to achieve, and a network of solvers—human or AI—figures out the best way to make it happen.
Imagine this:
You want to swap USDC for BTC
Or maybe order a pizza using crypto
Or even launch an AI-powered marketing campaign
Instead of manually navigating platforms and contracts, you just declare your intent—and NEAR does the heavy lifting.
How NEAR Intents Work
Here's the flow of a typical NEAR Intent:
Advertise Intent: The user declares a goal (e.g., "Swap 100 USDC for BTC at the best rate").
Collect Options: Solvers compete to fulfill the request by offering solutions with their own terms.
Commitment: The user (or an agent) selects the best offer and signs it.
Onchain Settlement: The agreement is executed and recorded on-chain.
Completion: The outcome is delivered.
Dispute Resolution: If something goes wrong, built-in mechanisms resolve the issue, making the transaction legally enforceable.
This model makes Web3 far more intuitive, especially for newcomers and non-technical users.
Why NEAR Intents Matter
🌐 Scalability - By handling negotiation and coordination off-chain, NEAR Intents drastically reduce on-chain congestion and eliminate MEV (Miner Extractable Value) issues.
🔄 Flexibility - NEAR Intents work across crypto and fiat, and can even trigger real-world actions—think of ordering products, booking services, or interacting with physical infrastructure.
🛡️ Security & Compliance - Solvers must verify the legitimacy of sources and comply with local regulations, which adds a layer of trust and transparency to every transaction.
💡 Unlocking New Use Cases - NEAR Intents open the door to AI-driven commerce, cross-chain trading, decentralized gig marketplaces, and frictionless DeFi. They even make it possible to transition traffic away from centralized exchanges while boosting the efficiency of AMMs.
And when paired with AI? That’s where things get truly exciting. Imagine a world where AI agents interact with blockchain on your behalf—executing intents, optimizing outcomes, and handling complex multi-chain logic seamlessly.
NEAR Is Leading the Way
Web3 is evolving—and it’s becoming intent-driven. With NEAR Intents, NEAR is not just keeping up with the future; it’s shaping it.
Stay tuned. This is only the beginning.