Protocol / standardPublic reference
EIP-7702
Code delegation for externally owned accounts
Allows an externally owned account to delegate execution to contract code, enabling smart-account behaviors.
THE QUESTION IT ADDRESSES
Can an existing address gain programmable behavior?
A concise reading of published information. The explanatory grouping below is editorial, not an implementation test.
A simplified mechanism
- Sign an authorization for a delegation target.
- Execute using the delegated contract’s logic.
What it does not establish
Delegation is powerful and depends on the target code; limits are not automatically supplied by the standard.
Where it fits
Can support batching, sponsorship and restricted keys through an appropriate implementation.
Sources & further reading
Sources reviewed on2026-10-30. Summaries are paraphrased; follow the current source for changes.