Ethereum developers have introduced a new proposal called ERC-8092. This draft standard focuses on one growing issue with cryptocurrencies. Users currently manage multiple wallets across many blockchains. This setup creates friction, confusion, and security risks. ERC-8092 aims to fix this issue by allowing blockchain accounts to be formally linked to each other. Two addresses can publicly declare a relationship. You can also prove it using cryptographic signatures. Equally important, you can revoke that link at any time. This proposal is still in draft stage. However, early discussions indicate strong interest. Developers believe this is the missing layer for cross-chain identity and account management.
How ERC-8092 connects accounts across chains
At its core, ERC-8092 creates a shared language for account relationships. Instead of relying on apps or centralized services, accounts can self-declare connections. It must be agreed to by both parties and signed by both parties. This system uses two structures. The first is the associated account record. Define who initiates the link, who approves the link, and how long the link is valid.
The Ethereum community recently proposed ERC-8092, which aims to establish a cross-chain “associated account” identity standard. The proposal would allow two blockchain accounts to publicly declare, prove, and revoke their relationship through a cryptographic signature payload.
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The second is a signed association record. Specifically, it wraps the data with a signature and revocation status. Therefore, both accounts sign data using the EIP-712 standard. The result is verifiable and unreliable evidence. As a result, anyone can check it and no intermediary is required. This standard supports multiple signature types, so it works beyond just Ethereum. This includes smart contract wallets, hardware keys, and even passkeys.
Real-world use cases that developers are targeting
ERC-8092 is more than just an identity issue. This allows for some practical use cases. One is subaccount inheritance. A primary wallet can be linked to a secondary wallet for recovery or asset management. Another use case is delegated authorization. One account can act on behalf of another without sharing the private key. This is useful for DAOs, Treasurys, and automation tools.
Reputation aggregation is also a big focus. Activities spread across multiple wallets can be aggregated into a single ID. It’s important for governance, credentials, and on-chain history. Most importantly, this standard works throughout the chain. ERC-8092 uses EIP-7930 for address representation. This allows accounts on different blockchains to be neatly linked. This is extremely important in today’s multi-chain world.
Full user control, on-chain and off-chain
Developers designed ERC-8092 with flexibility in mind. Associations can exist on-chain to ensure transparency. It can also remain off-chain for scale and privacy. You can choose the application that works best for you. Either party may revoke the link at any time. No permission required. Validation rules ensure that timestamps, signatures, and revocations remain clear and enforceable. This approach maintains user power. Avoid lock-in. It also avoids persistent identity binding, which many cryptocurrency users reject.
If adopted, ERC-8092 could become the foundation layer. This simplifies how wallets, apps, and chains communicate with each other. It also brings structure to an area that has remained fragmented for many years. For Ethereum, this proposal represents a clear direction. In other words, identity and interoperability are no longer secondary features. Rather, they are becoming core infrastructure.
