What to Know
ERC-8092 proposes a standard way to link wallet addresses across different chains.
Linked accounts require consent from both sides, allowing users to prove, manage, or revoke relationships at any time.
The proposal comes as ETH price weakens, with ETF outflows and technical breaks.
The Ethereum community has introduced a new proposal called ERC-8092, which aims to make it easier for people and apps to link blockchain accounts across different chains. The idea behind this proposal is simple many users today manage multiple wallet addresses on different blockchains, and there is no easy, standard way to show that these accounts belong to the same person or are connected in some way. ERC-8092 tries to solve this problem by creating a shared system for connecting accounts in a clear and verifiable way.
At its core, ERC-8092 introduces the concept of “associated accounts.” This means two blockchain accounts can publicly say they are connected, prove that connection, and later remove it if needed. Both accounts must agree to the relationship by signing a digital message. This ensures that no account can be linked without consent. Importantly, the proposal is still in the draft stage, which means developers are reviewing it and giving feedback before it becomes an official Ethereum standard.
Why This Proposal Matters
Managing multiple blockchain addresses has become a real headache for users and developers alike. A single person might have one wallet for trading, another for NFTs, and others for different blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, or Layer 2 networks. Apps often treat each address as a separate user, even when they belong to the same person. ERC-8092 offers a way to fix this.
With this standard, users could link several addresses under one main identity. This can help with sub-account management, where one main wallet controls or oversees other wallets. It also supports delegated access, meaning one account can safely act on behalf of another for specific tasks. Another major use case is reputation tracking, where activity from multiple wallets can be combined to better reflect a user’s history and trust level across platforms.
How ERC-8092 Works
ERC-8092 defines two simple building blocks. The first is an Associated Account Record, which includes details like which account started the link, which account approved it, how long the link is valid, and optional extra information. The second is a Signed Association Record, which adds digital signatures from both accounts to prove that they agreed to the connection.
Both accounts must sign the same message, creating strong proof that the relationship is real. The proposal supports many different types of signatures, including regular wallet signatures, hardware-based passkeys, and even smart contract wallets. This makes it flexible enough to work with modern wallets and future account systems.
The linked accounts can be stored onchain, where everyone can see them, or offchain, which reduces costs and keeps things lighter. Either party can cancel the link at any time, giving users full control over their account relationships. By using an existing address format standard called EIP-7930, the proposal allows accounts from different networks to be linked together. This is especially useful as Ethereum continues to grow into a multi-chain ecosystem with many Layer 2 networks and external chains working alongside it.
Ethereum Price Action
While development continues, Ethereum’s price has been struggling. ETH fell about 3.95% in the past 24 hours, underperforming the broader crypto market. One major factor is ongoing ETF outflows. On December 12, Ethereum spot ETFs saw around $19.4 million in net withdrawals, marking the third straight day of exits.
From a chart perspective, Ethereum also broke below a key support level near $3,152, which triggered more selling. The price is now trading below several important trend levels, making short-term sentiment weaker. Analysts are watching the $3,000 level closely, as a break below it could lead to further downside toward the $2,800 range, where buyers have shown interest before.
Final Thoughts
Despite short-term price struggles, Ethereum’s development activity remains strong. The recent Fusaka upgrade focused on reducing node costs and improving settlement speed for Layer 2 networks, making Ethereum more efficient behind the scenes. Another upgrade, BPO1, increased blob capacity, helping lower costs for scaling solutions.
Outside core upgrades, Ethereum is also seeing growing institutional interest. The DTCC recently ran a securities tokenization pilot using Ethereum-based infrastructure. Overall Ethereum is taking big steps to the right direction.
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