This panel discussion, “Behind Intents: How It’s Changing Blockchain Interactions,” took place at a Devcon side event focused on chain abstraction and intent-based architectures. Moderated by Mike Calvanese (Co-Founder & CEO at Nomial), the panel featured Erick Watson (Co-Founder & CEO at Randamu), Misha Alefirenko (CEO at Liquorice), and Tanay Jain (Researcher at Propellerheads).
Intent-based systems represent a fundamental shift in how users interact with blockchains. Rather than specifying exact transaction steps, users declare what outcome they want and solvers compete to find the optimal execution path. The panel examines how this paradigm is reshaping blockchain UX, cross-chain interoperability, and the broader DeFi landscape.
Watson brings Randamu’s perspective on how threshold cryptography and decentralized coordination infrastructure intersect with intent architectures to enable more secure and efficient onchain interactions.
Topics Discussed
- How intent-based architectures are changing blockchain user experience
- The role of solvers and order flow in intent systems
- Cross-chain coordination and interoperability through intents
- Infrastructure requirements for scaling intent-based systems