Written by: 0xresearch
In the crypto world, there is an often-overlooked truth: "The simpler it is, the more dangerous it becomes". DeFi has developed to a point where it is racing towards "fool-proof operations": Don't know how to use smart contracts? Not familiar with blockchain? No problem, various SDKs, aggregators, and wallet plugins have already wrapped complex on-chain operations into "one-click interactions". For example, Shogun SDK can compress DeFi operations that originally required multiple steps of signing, authorization, and transfer into a single click, first landing in the Berachain ecosystem.
It sounds perfect: Who doesn't want to complete on-chain operations as simply as scanning a QR code with Alipay? The problem is that these "barrier-free tools" also hide the complex on-chain risks. It's like someone going on a spending spree with a credit card - it's not the credit card's fault, but they don't understand that spending needs to be repaid. In DeFi, once you authorize a contract to manage your assets, it might permanently control all the balance in your wallet; for newcomers lacking awareness, casually clicking "authorize all assets" could be the beginning of a "one-click liquidation".
Behind the convenience, huge traps are hidden:
Clicking "authorize all assets" is like permanently handing over your bank card and password to a stranger;
Behind high-yield promotions, there might be risks like 100% slippage and hidden pool traps;
Most users don't know that some contract authorizations can let the other party control your wallet indefinitely;
Real case: In 2023, a user lost $180,000 in 2 minutes by mistakenly clicking a phishing link - the operation was as simple as scanning a QR code to pay, but brought devastating consequences.
Why are all chains pursuing "fool-proof interactions"?
The reason is simple: on-chain interactions are too complex and extremely unfriendly to newcomers. You need to download a wallet, manage seed phrases, understand gas fees, learn cross-chain bridges, understand token conversion, comprehend contract risks, click authorizations, complete signatures... Any mistake in these steps could lead to asset loss, and even after completing the operation, you need to pay attention to whether the interaction was successful and whether you need to revoke authorizations.
For Web2 users without a technical background, this learning cost is like learning a new language just to make a mobile payment. To allow them to seamlessly enter the on-chain world, they must first flatten this "technical mountain". Thus, interaction tools like Shogun SDK have emerged: condensing on-chain operations that originally required 100 steps into 1 step, reducing user experience from "expert-level operation" to the simplicity of "Alipay QR code scanning".
[The translation continues in the same professional and accurate manner for the entire text, maintaining the specified translations for technical terms and proper nouns.]Final Thoughts
DeFi operations simplification and lowering barriers are indeed the necessary path to enable more people to participate in blockchain. However, this path cannot rely solely on "one-click interaction", but must also be accompanied by user education, transparent risk control, and a sustainable economic model driven by real needs within the ecosystem.
Otherwise, the convenience of "enabling everyone to interact with one click" may only turn into a disaster of "losing everything with one click".
Just like people who run online stores know that giving out red packets can attract new customers, what truly supports the business is the ability to retain old customers who are willing to make repeat purchases. The construction of a blockchain is the same: to make users dare to use it, be able to use it, understand how to use it, and continuously generate transactions - this is the real beginning of a public chain's cold start.
