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![defi_blackjoker Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1096713436833239041.png) BLACK JOKER ◉⁠‿⁠◉ [@defi_blackjoker](/creator/twitter/defi_blackjoker) on x 9808 followers
Created: 2025-07-24 08:43:44 UTC

Intent architectures: crypto's latest battleground. Everyone's talking, but who's actually shipping?

NEAR's intent system isn't just theoretical - it's live and integrated with actual products.

Let's cut through the hype and examine NEAR Intents vs competitors like ICP 👇

What makes NEAR's approach unique:

• Built on Fast Finality (1-2 second txs)
• Zero-knowledge proofs for private intents
• Multi-chain execution paths
• Already integrated with real DeFi products

While others debate theory, NEAR is solving real UX problems with practical intent implementations.

NEAR vs ICP on intents:

NEAR: Focuses on cross-chain composability, with working integrations in DeFi protocols like Ref Finance

ICP: Strong on theoretical architecture but fewer production implementations

The difference? NEAR prioritized developer experience and ecosystem adoption first.

The intent architecture winner won't be decided by whitepapers or Twitter debates.

It'll be determined by:
• Developer adoption
• Working products
• User experience improvements

@NEARProtocol is quietly building while others are loudly promising.

Which approach will you bet on? 🤔

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