> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.utexo.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Intents

> What an intent is and how it moves from creation to settlement.

An intent represents a user's request to perform a swap. It can only be created from a quote, to which it is attached. The intent defines **what** the user wants to do; the protocol handles **how** it is executed.

Intents are chain-agnostic and support multiple blockchains and approval mechanisms.

## Intent lifecycle

<Steps>
  <Step title="Creation">
    The client [creates an intent](/product-suite/swap/api/intents/creation) from a quote with the user's addresses.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approval">
    The user authorizes use of their funds with the chain-specific [approval mechanism](/product-suite/swap/api/intents/approvals): Permit2 on EVM and Tron, a PSBT on Bitcoin, or a cosigned transaction on Solana.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Execution">
    Once approved, the resolver processes the intent and executes the swap.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Status tracking">
    The client can [query the intent status](/product-suite/swap/api/intents/status) at any time to track progress or the final outcome.
  </Step>
</Steps>