# \[Archive\] Why Intent-Based Systems in Web3 Are More Complex Than They Seem

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**Created:** [December 26, 2024, 6:27am UTC](https://builder.metamask.io/t/archive-why-intent-based-systems-in-web3-are-more-complex-than-they-seem/1131 "2024-12-26T06:27:28Z")\
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> **🏛 Archived Content from Web3Auth Community**
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> This topic was originally posted by **shahbaz** on 12/26/2024.  
> This content has been migrated from our previous community forum to preserve valuable discussions.

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Most people think intent-based systems are like plug-and-play solutions — connect a few nodes, and the magic happens. But under the hood, things are far more complicated. Intent systems are designed to improve user experience by allowing users to express _what_ they want (an intent), while solvers determine _how_ to fulfill it.

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at [https://blog.web3auth.io/p/dd2141f9-e97e-4e71-afc1-bc8a13989ce9](https://blog.web3auth.io/p/dd2141f9-e97e-4e71-afc1-bc8a13989ce9)