Intents ​

The Code SDK revolutionizes Solana transactions by introducing Intents instead of directly submitting transactions. An intent encapsulates a user's desired action, abstracting away the underlying blockchain complexities. The Code Sequencer automatically converts these intents into the necessary blockchain transactions.

graph LR
  Intent -->|1 or more| Actions
  Actions -->|1 or more| Transactions
  Transactions -->|1 or more| Instructions

graph LR
  Intent -->|1 or more| Actions
  Actions -->|1 or more| Transactions
  Transactions -->|1 or more| Instructions

Intent vs. Transaction ​

• Abstraction:
  Intents represent high-level user actions without exposing blockchain intricacies. The Code Sequencer handles the conversion into blockchain transactions.

• Sequencing with Code Sequencer:
  Unlike traditional wallets, the Code Sequencer breaks down intents into individual transactions using nonce values, ensuring proper execution on Solana.

• Secure Communication:
  Only signatures are sent to the Sequencer, preventing any alteration of transactions. This ensures consistency and integrity between the app and Sequencer.

• Privacy:
  Transactions are processed through the splitter contract, which obscures transaction details on-chain, safeguarding user privacy.

Getting Started with Intents ​

Currently, the SDK supports a subset of intents, primarily PaymentIntent. For intents not yet supported, you can utilize the raw @code-wallet/rpc package. However, note that this approach comes with limited documentation and tooling.

Next Steps ​

Proceed to create Payment Requests using the SDK to begin leveraging intents in your application.