Ethereum contributors are finalizing two new standards, ERC-7930 and ERC-7828, to improve how users and applications handle addresses across different blockchain networks.
Navigating the expanding universe of Ethereum and its compatible networks is set to become significantly less hazardous for users, thanks to two forthcoming technical standards aimed squarely at resolving persistent address ambiguity.
Developers are nearing the finalization of ERC-7930 and ERC-7828, proposals designed to bring much-needed clarity to identifying user accounts across disparate blockchain environments.
The core challenge being addressed is the current lack of a universal system for determining precisely which network an Ethereum-style address belongs to.
This ambiguity often leads to user errors, potentially resulting in the costly misdirection of funds to the correct address but on an unintended blockchain.
As contributors like the Wonderland team have pointed out, there’s presently no consistent way for digital wallets, decentralized applications (dApps), or underlying protocols to reliably interpret or display this crucial chain-specific data.
To combat this, the proposed solution employs a complementary, dual-standard approach presented during a recent Ethereum Layer-2 interoperability meeting:
Defining the Standards
The two proposals serve distinct but complementary purposes:
- ERC-7930: Provides a standardized technical format. This allows computer systems, like wallets and applications, to identify which network an address belongs to reliably.
- ERC-7828: Focuses on human-readable formats. This standard enables the creation of simpler address names (e.g., resembling username@chain), making it easier for people to recognize and verify addresses associated with specific chains.
Improving User Experience and Reducing Errors of Ethereum
The anticipated outcome for the average user is a tangible improvement in the safety and simplicity of cross-chain operations.
By directly including the chain context with the address information, these standards help solve a major problem in managing assets across different connected ledgers.
As one developer involved noted, the concept fundamentally involves attaching a clear chain identifier to the familiar address structure, ensuring everyone knows “where that address lives.”
Finalization and Implementation
With final approval targeted for May 9th, these standards are poised for integration into key infrastructure elements such as digital wallets, blockchain exploration tools, and protocols facilitating communication between chains.
The Wonderland team is currently inviting final community input through discussions on the Ethereum Magicians forum to ensure broad alignment before the standards are officially finalized.
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