ERC-7806 is a proposed Ethereum standard that introduces intent-centric smart accounts for Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) using EIP-7702. This minimal yet powerful framework allows users to express their desired outcomes—called "intents"—rather than specifying complex transaction details, fundamentally simplifying how people interact with blockchain applications.
How ERC-7806 Transforms User Experience
Traditional blockchain interactions require users to understand gas fees, transaction sequencing, and smart contract mechanics. ERC-7806 changes this by focusing on user intent. Instead of manually crafting transactions, users simply sign their desired outcome—like "swap 1000 USDC for ETH at the best available rate"—and specialized solvers handle the execution details.
The standard consists of two core components: Standards that define specific intents and translate user intentions into blockchain instructions, and Accounts that are smart contracts EOAs delegate to for executing these translated instructions. This architecture enables gasless transactions, eliminates smart contract deployment requirements, and maintains full compatibility with existing EOA wallets.
Technical Implementation and Benefits
ERC-7806 leverages EIP-7702's delegation capabilities to temporarily grant smart contract functionality to regular EOAs. When users sign an intent, solvers compete to execute it optimally while handling gas payments through bundled transactions.
The framework supports sophisticated use cases including arbitrage opportunities, liquidity provision, and automated trading strategies. Users maintaining consistent swap preferences between stablecoins effectively become liquidity providers, earning rewards each time their intents are executed by market makers and exchanges.
Integration with Modern Infrastructure
Unlike ERC-4337's complex multi-component architecture requiring bundlers, paymasters, and entry points, ERC-7806 provides a streamlined approach that reduces development overhead while maintaining security.
The standard works across any EVM-compatible chain supporting EIP-7702. This alignment with intent-based interactions represents a significant step toward mainstream blockchain adoption, where users focus on outcomes rather than implementation details.
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