About Near Intents
Near Intents is redefining how traders interact with decentralized finance — making cross-chain swaps smarter, faster, and more efficient through an intent-based architecture powered by NEAR Protocol.
Our Mission
At Near Intents, we believe that the future of DeFi is intent-driven. Instead of navigating complex routes and bridges manually, users simply express what they want — and our solver network delivers the best possible outcome. We are building the infrastructure for a truly interoperable financial internet, where assets move freely and efficiently across every blockchain.
Intent-Based Trading, Reimagined
Near Intents introduces a novel paradigm to on-chain trading. Rather than executing complex multi-step swaps yourself, you submit an intent — a signed declaration of what outcome you desire. A competitive network of solvers then races to fulfill your intent at the best available price, with execution fully verifiable on-chain.
This approach eliminates MEV exposure, reduces failed transactions, and allows for cross-chain trades that would be impossible with traditional AMM-based DEXs. Near Intents supports dozens of tokens across multiple blockchains including NEAR, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and more.
Lightning Fast
Intents are processed and settled in seconds, leveraging NEAR's high-throughput architecture for near-instant confirmation.
Truly Cross-Chain
Swap native assets across NEAR, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and Cosmos without wrapping or bridging — Near Intents handles it all.
MEV Protected
Intent-based execution means your trades are shielded from front-running and sandwich attacks by design.
Best Price Guaranteed
Competing solvers ensure you always receive the optimal price for your swap, aggregating liquidity across the ecosystem.
Fully Transparent
Every intent, every solver response, and every settlement is recorded on-chain for complete auditability and trust.
Low Fees
NEAR's subsecond finality and minimal gas costs mean Near Intents delivers DeFi's best rates without expensive gas overhead.
Platform at a Glance
Since launch, Near Intents has grown into one of the most active intent-based trading platforms in the NEAR ecosystem. Our solver network and growing user base reflect the demand for a smarter, fairer DeFi experience.
The Near Intents Flow
Trading on Near Intents is a three-step process that puts users in control while letting solvers compete to deliver the best outcome:
1. Express Your Intent
Sign a message specifying what you want to swap, the minimum amount you'll accept, and your deadline. No upfront gas required.
2. Solvers Compete
A decentralized network of professional solvers bids to fulfill your intent, finding the best route across all available liquidity sources.
3. Settle On-Chain
The winning solver executes your trade atomically on-chain. If the outcome doesn't meet your specified terms, the trade doesn't happen.
The Near Intents Story
Near Intents was born from the vision that DeFi trading should be as simple as stating your goal — and as powerful as having a team of market experts working for you. Here are the key milestones on our path:
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Early DaysThe Concept of Intents
The core team at NEAR Protocol identified intent-based trading as the missing layer for mass DeFi adoption — a user experience breakthrough enabled by NEAR's unique account model.
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Research PhaseSolver Architecture Designed
The solver network protocol was designed and audited. Key design choices included on-chain settlement verification and atomic cross-chain execution guarantees.
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LaunchNear Intents Goes Live
Near Intents launched to the public with support for NEAR and wrapped assets. The first intent was settled in under a second, demonstrating the platform's capability.
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ExpansionMulti-Chain Support
Native support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos assets was added, making Near Intents a true cross-chain trading hub without the complexity of bridges.
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Todaynear.com Integration
The Near Intents consumer app has moved to near.com, bringing intent-based trading to an even wider audience as part of NEAR's unified ecosystem vision.
Built on NEAR Protocol
Near Intents is built on NEAR Protocol, a layer-1 blockchain designed for scale and usability. NEAR's unique features make it the ideal foundation for intent-based trading:
Chain Abstraction — NEAR's multi-chain key infrastructure allows users to control assets on any blockchain from a single NEAR account, powering Near Intents's seamless cross-chain experience without traditional bridging risks.
Low-Cost Finality — Transactions on NEAR finalize in under a second at a fraction of a cent, enabling Near Intents to offer the competitive pricing that high-frequency traders demand.
Account Model — NEAR's human-readable accounts and contract-level permissions make intent signing intuitive and safe, with granular control over what solvers can and cannot do on your behalf.
Ready to Trade Smarter?
Experience intent-based cross-chain trading on Near Intents. Submit your first intent in under a minute — no complicated setups, just results.