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NEAR Intents is a multichain transaction protocol where users specify what they want and let third parties compete to provide the best solution. This works for everything from token swaps to complex multi-chain operations, creating a universal marketplace across crypto services. NEAR Intents Overview

How It Works

NEAR Intents represents a paradigm shift in how users interact with blockchain networks. Instead of directly executing complex transactions across multiple chains, users simply declare what they want to achieve, and the network determines how to make it happen.
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Intent Creation

A user or AI agent expresses a desired outcome (e.g., “Swap Token A for Token B”) and broadcasts the intent to a network of Market Makers (also called Solvers).
2

Market Makers Compete

An off-chain decentralized network of Market Makers compete to fulfill the request in the most optimal way. When the network finds the best solution, it presents it as a quote to the originating user/agent for approval.
3

Intent Execution

If the quote from the Market Maker is accepted, the intent is executed by calling a “Verifier” smart contract on NEAR Protocol. This contract securely verifies and settles the final transaction.

Key Benefits

Simplified UX

Users express what they want without worrying about the technical details of execution.

Best Execution

Solvers compete to provide optimal pricing and routing across all available liquidity sources.

Multi-Chain Support

Execute intents across multiple blockchains without managing separate wallets or bridges.

AI Agent Ready

Designed to work seamlessly with both human users and AI agents.

Example Use Cases

Instead of:
  1. Finding the best DEX
  2. Bridging assets between chains
  3. Executing multiple transactions
  4. Handling different wallet requirements
Users simply submit: “Swap Token A for Token B at the best price”The Intent Layer handles all complexity across Web2 and Web3 behind the scenes.
Express complex stablecoin strategies across multiple chains without managing the underlying infrastructure.
Enable DeFi operations for non-smart contract assets like Bitcoin through intent-based execution.
Execute sophisticated trading strategies through simple intent expressions.

Developer Benefits

For developers, the Intent Layer provides:
  • Unified Framework: Build cross-chain applications with a single API
  • Liquidity Aggregation: Access to both AI agents and traditional solvers for transaction optimization
  • Built-in Competition: Let solvers compete for the best execution rather than managing routing yourself
  • Complex Use Cases: Support beyond simple swaps, including cross-chain operations and AI agent interactions
NEAR Intents are designed to power both traditional DeFi operations and the emerging AI economy, creating a unified transaction framework for Web2 and Web3 interactions.

Video Tutorials

NEAR Intents 101

An introduction to NEAR Intents core concepts and how it works.

NEAR Intents 102

A step-by-step workshop on how to perform token swaps using NEAR Intents 1Click API.

Resources

Here are some resources to get started using NEAR Intents:

Official Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for NEAR Intents

Developer Support

Join the developer support channel on Telegram

1Click API Example

Easy integration example using 1Click API

Live Demo

Try the live demo application

Frontend Repository

Source code for near-intents.org

Deep Dive Blog

Detailed explanation of NEAR Intents concepts
Currently there is no testnet deployment for NEAR Intents.

Technical Architecture

The NEAR Intents protocol consists of three main components:

Intent Verifier Contract

A smart contract on NEAR that:
  • Verifies solver solutions
  • Ensures atomicity of multi-step operations
  • Settles transactions securely
  • Handles refunds if execution fails

Solver Network

A decentralized network of market makers that:
  • Monitor for new intents
  • Compute optimal execution paths
  • Compete on price and execution quality
  • Submit solutions to the verifier

Client SDK

Developer tools to:
  • Express intents in a standardized format
  • Receive quotes from solvers
  • Approve and execute intents
  • Track intent status

Getting Started

1

Explore the Documentation

Visit docs.near-intents.org to understand the API and integration patterns.
2

Try the Demo

Test token swaps on near-intents.org to see the user experience.
3

Integrate the SDK

Use the 1Click API examples to add NEAR Intents to your application.
4

Join the Community

Connect with other developers on Telegram for support and updates.

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