As Ethereum’s ecosystem expands with over a hundred L2 networks — such as Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism and ZKsync — navigating between these networks remains cumbersome. It’s like booking multiple flights with different airlines and multiple layovers. Users have to use chains, bridges and multiple wallets.
Intents are a way for users to specify what they’re looking for, while solvers decide the most efficient method of executing it. Users can declare an intent instead of moving assets or interacting manually with various networks. Solvers will then handle the rest.
Open Intents Framework is a brand new initiative that aims to simplify and standardize cross-chain transaction within the Ethereum eco system. OIF is a permissionless, modular system that was developed by the Ethereum Foundation and Hyperlane. OIF’s goal is to make cross-chain integration easier by allowing users specify their desired outcome rather than manually execute transactions across different L2s.
Developers can use a standardized infrastructure to integrate intention-based execution, without having to create proprietary solutions. This framework is designed to reduce friction, and encourage collaboration among 30 different ecosystem teams.
OIF has a number of settlement methods, which allows for developers to pick the best execution method for their application. Included are:
- RRC-7755, from Base and Hashi Alliance. An oracle aggregater that ensures reliable data to execute cross-chain.
- Espresso Systems’ layer of confirmation: A system that provides additional assurances about security and reliability.
- Optimism Superchain Native Interoperability: Framework enabling seamless interaction within the Optimism eco-system.
- Arbitrum’s Broadcast Standard: An optimized protocol for intent execution in the Arbitrum network.
It is possible to use different settlement techniques and still maintain interoperability.
ERC-7683: Standardizing cross-chain intents
ERC-7683 is the foundation of OIF. It was created by Across Labs, Uniswap Labs, and Uniswap to establish a unified standard for expressing intents within Ethereum’s rapidly expanding ecosystem.
Ethereum Requests for Comments (ERCs), unlike EIPs focus on standards at the application layer, like token specifications and frameworks. ERC-7683 acts as a language to ensure compatibility among solvers and users, applications and other software.
OIF removes all barriers for Ethereum Multichain participants.
- Using ready-made infrastructure, developers can save up to six months in development.
- Without the need for central approval, networks can implement intent-based implementation.
- Transacting across chains in near real-time improves the efficiency of users.
- In a single environment, Solvers have the ability to handle multiple protocols.
Supported by Ethereum’s largest L2s and Infrastructure providers, OIF is a coordinated initiative to unify Ethereum’s Multichain Environment, which is reminiscent of W3 Alliance. It is anticipated that as adoption increases, the OIF will drive the next stage of interop and make intent-based implementation a key component of the Ethereum ecosystem.
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