Intent-based Trading

Telling an app what you want to achieve instead of exactly how to do it. The system finds the best way to execute your goal.

Example

Saying 'swap my ETH for the most USDC possible' and letting solvers compete to find the best route across all exchanges.

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⚙️How It Works

  1. 1

    Express Intent

    You specify your goal (e.g., best price for swap)

  2. 2

    Solvers Compete

    Multiple solvers compute the best execution path

  3. 3

    Best Solution Wins

    The solver offering the best outcome is selected

  4. 4

    Execute

    Your trade executes at the optimal price

⚖️Traditional vs Intent-based

Featuretraditionalintent
You specifyExact route & parametersJust the outcome you want
MEV protectionLimitedSolvers compete, reducing MEV
ExamplesUniswap, 1inchCoW Swap, UniswapX
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