Router’s Intent Adapter Store

4 min readMay 1, 2024

Towards Intent-Based DeFi Development

Today, we’re not simply rehashing the old problem of the inherent complex blockchain interactions that act as a barrier to both mainstream adoption and entry for new developers. At the same time, until we achieve a seamless and easily accessible Web3, emphasizing the challenges of our fragmented world will never be an overstatement.

However, we’re here to fulfill our promise of delivering a solution — a solution to overcome the hurdles that can deter users and muddle the development process. We’re calling it Router’s Intent Adapter Store!

Introducing Router’s Intent Adapter Store

This store serves as a repository of open-source ‘Adapters’ that are smart contracts designed to execute user intents on the blockchain. Developers can use them to transform their existing dapps into cross-chain applications or to create new, seamless cross-chain dapps (including but not limited to EVM and Cosmos-based chains).

These Adapters simplify the complexities inherent in DeFi, facilitating smooth and efficient interactions, whether those are with a single dApp or spanning multiple dApps. The adoption of this plug-and-play approach with intent Adapters offers developers several strategic advantages:

Streamlined Cross-chain Workflow: Users can engage in complex, multi-step interactions that span different blockchains. For example, conducting a token swap on one chain, transferring the swapped token to another chain, and staking it on a liquid staking platform — all in a seamless, single workflow.
Accelerated Innovation: Developers can utilize their existing skills and tools while incorporating intent-driven features into their projects. This accelerates the development process and sparks rapid innovation.
Lowered Barriers to Entry: The platform simplifies the learning curve for newcomers, democratizing access and opening up the transformative potential of intent-driven development.
Expanded Market Reach: By focusing on EVM compatibility, the platform taps into a vast user and developer base, promoting a thriving dApp ecosystem and ensuring widespread adoption.
Leveraging Established Systems: Rather than pushing developers towards new systems, the platform builds upon the foundations of established blockchain networks. It enhances familiar workflows with intent-driven functionalities, empowering developers to evolve their projects without the need to relocate.

Additionally, we’re introducing Pipelines, a feature that allows developers to experiment with multiple adapters in a drag-and-drop environment. The concept of intent-based DeFi offers a vital solution by abstracting the intricate technical details involved in dApp interactions. Ultimately, this fosters a more accessible and innovative ecosystem, encouraging broader engagement and facilitating seamless application development in the blockchain space.

Exploring Router’s Pre-Store Endeavors

Before launching this store, we laid down the groundwork by creating a couple of Adapters and showcased some Proof of Concepts (POCs). You can check out examples like Velocore+ and Lido+ on our website, where we show how our innovations can make a difference.

And that’s not all! Our ecosystem project, StakeEase, is already making waves. Our staking Adapters are simplifying things for users. Now, with just one click, anyone can easily restake any token from any chain into EigenLayer.

Our team is continuously building more Adapters and bringing them to you. Additionally, we’ll be creating a sandbox environment for developers in which developers receive the initial UI template pre-integrated with the Adapter and backend pathfinder. This serves as a ready-made starting point for building comprehensive applications.

We’re eagerly awaiting developers like you to join us and empower Web3 together. Let’s make things easier and more efficient for everyone!

What’s More In The Store?

From the above section, it’s clear that the benefits of the new intent-based DeFi and our store are speaking volumes. But there’s more in store for you — Intent XP and Carrots!

When you utilize our Adapters to either upgrade your existing dApps or craft new ones, expect your user base to skyrocket. No longer confined to a single chain or ecosystem, your dApp will attract users far and wide. And for every user who engages with your dApp, providing the service you offer, you’ll earn Intent XPs from us. These points will translate into ecosystem rewards down the line. So, BUIDL! EARN XPs! RETIRE!

At the same time, users interacting with these revamped dApps will receive Carrots. Learn all about Carrot points in our previous blog posts: Earn Rewards With Router Nitro and Introducing Nitro’s Two New Features.

In conclusion, these open-source Adapters are poised to streamline cross-chain workflows and fuel innovation, and it’s only a matter of time before we witness dApps built with our Adapters and CCIF reshaping everything around us!

Adapter Store: routerintents.com

Stay tuned for more Adapters and reach out to us on our Discord channel to know more.

Router’s Intent Adapter Store

Introducing Router’s Intent Adapter Store

Exploring Router’s Pre-Store Endeavors

What’s More In The Store?

Written by Router Protocol