In 2025, the Ethereum (ETH) L2s ecosystem is poised to eliminate many challenges related to cross-network interoperability and fragmented liquidity. According to Ethereum enthusiast @FigoETH, the upcoming ERC-7683, known as Cross Chain Intents, is set to make a significant impact.
ERC-7683 is here to make Ethereum borderless by introducing Intents and Fillers. This new cross-chain standard is anticipated to enhance user experience on Ethereum’s L2s by an impressive tenfold, making it more appealing for a new wave of developers, as pointed out by @FigoETH on X.
With the implementation of ERC-7683, Ethereum’s L2s will achieve true interoperability. This includes established platforms like Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, and any future solutions. Users will find it simple to transfer NFTs from Arbitrum to Optimism and swap tokens between Polygon and Base without hassle.
Additionally, ERC-7683 will enable the formation of filler networks—spaces/interfaces dedicated to standardizing Intents such as token swaps, NFT transfers, and governance votes across EVM chains. Entities creating these fillers will strive for efficient and cost-effective solutions to fulfill cross-chain Intents, thus streamlining interoperability. This shift removes burdens from developers and simplifies cross-chain transactions for users.
By establishing a unified framework for cross-blockchain interactions, ERC-7683 will ensure that all operations are routine, making everything smoother and more intuitive.
Looking ahead to cross-chain apps and unified governance, ERC-7683 will enable decentralized applications (dApps) to manage governance across multiple chains with ease. For instance, a DAO can handle governance proposals across various Layer Two networks and sidechains, offering their community enhanced access to voting processes without resource strain.
This innovation allows dApps to utilize different chains for specific purposes. DeFi applications can, for example, execute transactions on Optimism (OP) for faster service while ensuring asset security on Ethereum (ETH), effectively creating a seamless bridge between the two networks with minimal extra steps.
This groundbreaking concept, initially introduced by Mark Toda, Matt Rice, and Nick Pai in November 2024, provides a promising glimpse into the future of Ethereum’s L2s, which aims to create a more connected and efficient blockchain environment.
