May 19, 2025
Last week, NEAR AI made a powerful impression at TOKEN2049, one of the leading global gatherings for Web3 innovation. With a strong presence at both Multichain Day and deAI Day, NEAR showcased why it’s becoming a critical player at the intersection of AI and decentralized infrastructure. Let’s break down what happened — and why it matters
At Multichain Day, NEAR Protocol joined a forward-thinking panel exploring the convergence of AI and decentralized infrastructure. The discussion zeroed in on three major pillars:
NEAR highlighted how its fast, resilient, and scalable architecture isn’t just ideal for AI experimentation — it’s ready for real-world applications today. As the demand for interoperable, privacy-preserving AI grows, NEAR is positioning itself as the backbone of decentralized intelligence.
Next up was deAI Day, where NEAR took the stage to dive into a future where autonomous AI agents manage capital, access liquidity, and interact directly with markets.
The message was loud and clear: NEAR is building the rails for AI-native finance — open, efficient, and secure.
These agents won’t be siloed or closed off. On NEAR, they’re being developed to operate transparently and composably across protocols and chains.
The true highlight came when NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin joined a powerhouse panel alongside Emad Mostaque (StabilityAI) and Sreeram Kannan (EigenLayer) for “AI Unchained: Building Intelligence on Open Networks.”
Illia didn’t hold back:
During his keynote, "Building the Blockchain for AI," Illia unpacked how NEAR’s modular design, support for autonomous agents, and cross-chain capabilities make it the connective tissue between AI and the open web.
While many projects are still speculating on what AI could mean for Web3, NEAR AI is already building it:
TOKEN2049 made one thing clear: This is where AI meets the open web — and NEAR is helping lead the way🤖
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